The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 24 incidents on April 23, 2026, ranging from traffic stops and motor vehicle crashes to warrant arrests, drug possession, and disorderly conduct complaints. Notable calls included an aggravated menacing incident involving threats and a firearm, a theft of motor vehicle parts, a non-suspicious death, and a warrant arrest for obstruction of official business and drug possession. Officers conducted multiple traffic stops throughout the day and handled several ongoing investigations.

Warrant Arrest Following Traffic Stop on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601547

At 1:25 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of North Bridge Street and Riverside Drive. The stop resulted in a warrant arrest.

Disorderly Conduct Call on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601548

At 4:19 a.m., officers were dispatched to 40 North Bridge Street in reference to a disorderly complaint. The incident was classified as non-criminal.

Motor Vehicle Crash at Safford Avenue

Case #PD-P2601549

At 6:19 a.m., officers responded to 741 Safford Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle crash. A citation was issued for failure to yield right of way from a private drive.

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts Under Investigation

Case #PD-P2601550

At 8:43 a.m., officers were dispatched to North Bridge Street in reference to a possible theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories. The investigation continues.

Traffic Stop on Enderlin Circle

Case #PD-P2601551

At 9:40 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Enderlin Circle near Water Street for failure to control and weaving course.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Jefferson Avenue

Case #PD-P2601552

At 10:39 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Jefferson Avenue in regard to a disorderly conduct complaint.

Criminal Trespass Complaint on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2601553

At 11:04 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Main Street in reference to a trespass complaint. A report was taken and the incident is under investigation.

Warrant Served at Ross County Jail

Case #PD-P2601554

At 12:00 p.m., an officer served an individual with two active warrants at the Ross County Jail.

Telecommunication Harassment Investigation at Sherman Park

Case #PD-P2601555

At 12:18 p.m., an officer responded to 905 Sherman Park in reference to a telecommunication harassment complaint. The investigation is pending.

Motor Vehicle Crash on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601557

At 1:02 p.m., a crash report was filed on North Bridge Street.

Drug Possession Arrest Following Traffic Stop on East 7th Street

Case #PD-P2601556

At 1:23 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on East 7th Street that resulted in a cocaine possession charge.

Motor Vehicle Crash on North High Street

Case #PD-P2601559

At 3:25 p.m., a crash report was filed on North High Street for an assured clear distance ahead violation.

Non-Suspicious Death on North High Street

Case #PD-P2601560

At 3:36 p.m., an officer responded to North High Street in reference to a welfare check. A report was taken and no further action was needed.

Vandalism Complaint at Karate Facility on East 2nd Street

Case #PD-P2601562

At 4:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to 42 East 2nd Street (Karate Don Madden) in reference to a vandalism complaint classified as criminal trespass. The investigation continues.

Harassment Complaint on Ervin Avenue

Case #PD-P2601561

At 4:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to 684 Ervin Avenue in regard to a harassment complaint. The investigation continues.

Warrant Investigation at Jackson Business Location

Case #PD-P2601563

At 5:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to Old Trippies, 220 U.S. 35 in Jackson, Ohio, in regard to a warrant. The investigation continues.

Aggravated Menacing with Firearm Threat on North Sugar Street

Case #PD-P2601564

At 6:00 p.m., officers responded to 225 North Sugar Street in reference to threats involving a firearm. Dispatch advised that parties to an argument had been separated, with the likelihood that a firearm was present in one individual’s vehicle. The investigation continues.

Disorderly Conduct on St. Margaret Road

Case #PD-P2601565

At 7:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to 730 St. Margaret Road in reference to a disorderly complaint. The investigation continues.

Traffic Citation on Seney Road

Case #PD-P2601567

At 9:48 p.m., an officer issued a traffic citation for operating a motorcycle without the required endorsement on Seney Road.

Domestic Disturbance on North Sugar Street

Case #PD-P2601569

At 10:47 p.m., an officer responded to North Sugar Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. A report was taken and no further action was needed.

Warrant Arrest for Drug and Obstruction Charges on South Douglas Avenue

Case #PD-P2601570

At 11:35 p.m., an officer made a warrant arrest on South Douglas Avenue involving charges of obstructing official business and drug possession.

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