The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 14 incidents on May 5, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct and traffic violations to theft, criminal trespass, and vehicle crashes. The day included multiple traffic stops, two hit-skip incidents, and several ongoing investigations. Notable incidents included a criminal trespass at the post office, a hit-skip crash at a local gas station, and a juvenile report on Orange Street.

Disorderly Conduct on East 5th Street

Case #PD-P2601761

At approximately 12:10 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 139 E. 5th Street in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.

Male Subject Found Sleeping Inside Post Office

Case #PD-P2601762

At approximately 5:49 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 629 Central Center in reference to a male subject sleeping inside the post office. The incident was classified as criminal trespass.

Possible Domestic Incident on Whaley Place

Case #PD-P2601763

At approximately 7:03 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 110 Whaley Place in reference to a possible domestic incident. The investigation was pending at the time of the report.

Credit Card Misuse Investigated on Mohican Court

Case #PD-P2601764

At approximately 7:49 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 8 Mohican Court in reference to a theft. The incident involved misuse of a credit card, and the investigation was ongoing.

Traffic Stop for Obstructed License Plate on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601765

At approximately 9:48 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Bridge Street near Water Street for an obstructed license plate.

Traffic Stop on East 2nd Street for Vehicle Code Violations

Case #PD-P2601766

At approximately 10:26 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 2nd Street near Paint Street for an obstructed license plate and operating a motor vehicle without proper documentation.

Found Cell Phone Turned In to Police

Case #PD-P2601767

At approximately 11:36 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a found cell phone.

Hit-Skip Crash Investigated at Gas Station

Case #PD-P2601768

At approximately 1:20 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 741 Safford Avenue (BPO Gas Station on High Street) in reference to a hit-skip crash. The driver was operating with a suspended license, and the investigation was ongoing.

Crash Report on West 2nd Street

Case #PD-P2601769

At approximately 2:49 p.m., an officer responded to West 2nd Street to document a crash report involving a failure to yield and improper roadway entry.

Hit-Skip Incident at Lowe’s on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601770

At approximately 3:13 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Lowe’s at 867 N. Bridge Street in reference to a hit-skip incident. A blue Subaru struck the front driver’s side of another vehicle in the drive-thru mulch line, causing minor damage. The driver stated he believed he had room to proceed, and contact was made with the driver at his residence on Massie Avenue.

Non-Injury Vehicle Collision on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2601771

At approximately 3:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of East Main Street and North Bridge Street in reference to a non-injury vehicle collision involving improper lane changes. A citation was issued and a crash report was completed.

Theft Reported on Ewing Street

Case #PD-P2601772

At approximately 5:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 93 Ewing Street in reference to a theft without consent.

Crash on North Bridge Street Involving Improper Left Turn

Case #PD-P2601773

At approximately 7:21 p.m., an officer responded to North Bridge Street to document a crash report involving a failure to yield while making a left turn and operating a motor vehicle.

Juvenile Disorderly Conduct Report on Orange Street

Case #PD-P2601774

At approximately 7:10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 939 Orange Street in reference to a juvenile disorderly conduct report. The investigation was ongoing.

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