The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 20 incidents on May 6, 2026, ranging from domestic disputes and theft complaints to traffic violations and warrant service. Notable cases included a juvenile sexual abuse investigation spanning 2017–2022, a right-of-way violation involving a marked police cruiser, a hit-skip accident, and multiple arrests including warrant service and charges of resisting arrest and obstructing official business.
Domestic Dispute and Disorderly Conduct on West Water Street
Case #PD-P2601775
An officer was dispatched to 181 W. Water Street at 12:34 a.m. in reference to a domestic dispute. The incident resulted in charges of disorderly conduct and a warrant.
Juvenile Sexual Abuse Investigation
Case #PD-P2601776
An officer was assigned a juvenile investigation involving gross sexual imposition of a victim under age 13. The alleged offense occurred sometime between 2017 and 2022 at 625 Liberty Street. The case continues under investigation.
Criminal Trespass on South Paint Street
Case #PD-P2601777
An officer was dispatched to South Paint Street at 9:21 a.m. in reference to a criminal trespass complaint on another person’s land. The investigation continues.
Threats Complaint at the Law Complex
Case #PD-P2601780
An officer was dispatched to the Law Complex at 9:59 a.m. in reference to a threats complaint. The investigation continues.
Domestic Incident on Liberty Street
Case #PD-P2601778
An officer was dispatched to 607 Liberty Street at 10:10 a.m. in reference to a domestic incident. The officer charged the involved party with disorderly conduct.
Parking Issue on East 4th Street
Case #PD-P2601779
An officer was dispatched to 366 E. 4th Street at 10:18 a.m. in reference to a parking issue.
Theft Complaint at the Law Enforcement Center
Case #PD-P2601781
An officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center at 11:02 a.m. in reference to a theft complaint. The investigation is pending.
Auto Accident on Mariette Road
Case #PD-P2601782
An officer was dispatched to Mariette Road at 11:21 a.m. in reference to an auto accident involving a violation of driving onto a roadway and stopping at a sidewalk. The investigation is pending.
Shoplifting Incident at Walmart
Case #PD-P2601783
An officer was dispatched to Walmart at River Trace Lane at 1:58 p.m. in reference to a shoplifting complaint. The investigation is pending.
Juvenile Report on East 7th Street
Case #PD-P2601785
An officer was dispatched to 397 E. 7th Street at 2:58 p.m. in reference to an unruly juvenile report. The investigation continues.
Right-of-Way Violation on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601786
At 3:29 p.m., an officer on patrol in a marked unit traveling north on South Bridge Street was struck by a silver GMC turning from Main Street into the far left lane, forcing the officer to brake abruptly to avoid a collision. The officer initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, who admitted to not having seen the cruiser when making the turn. The driver was cited for failure to yield the right of way at an intersection.
Hit-Skip Accident on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601788
An officer responded to a hit-skip incident on North Bridge Street at 3:46 p.m. A crash report was filed for this incident.
Warrant Service for Probation Violation on North Paint Street
Case #PD-P2601787
At 3:55 p.m., an officer served a Capias warrant for probation violation at the Ross County Jail. The original charge was domestic violence. The defendant was provided a copy of the warrant, held in lieu of bond, and scheduled to appear in court on May 7, 2026.
Expired Vehicle Registration on Safford Avenue
Case #PD-P2601789
At 4:34 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a black Kia Forte for displaying an expired registration sticker from October 2024. The driver claimed she had purchased a five-year sticker. A check through LEADS confirmed the registration had expired in October 2024. The driver was issued citation #58110 for expired tags with a court date of May 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Chillicothe Municipal Court.
Theft from Walmart
Case #PD-P2601790
An officer was flagged down at the Law Enforcement Center at 5:42 p.m. in reference to a theft from Walmart.
Disorderly Complaint on East Water Street
Case #PD-P2601791
An officer was dispatched to 369 E. Water Street at 6:42 p.m. in reference to a disorderly complaint. The investigation continues.
Resisting Arrest and Warrant Service on North Watt Street
Case #PD-P2601792
An officer on patrol in a marked unit came into contact with a subject at 7:06 p.m. on North Watt Street who had an active warrant. The subject was charged with resisting arrest and obstructing official business. The investigation continues.
Expired Vehicle Registration on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601794
At 10 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a grey and black Toyota pickup for displaying an expired registration sticker from July 2025. The driver stated he believed he had obtained an extended registration. A check through LEADS confirmed the tags had expired in July 2025. The driver was issued citation #58111 for expired tags with a court date of May 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Chillicothe Municipal Court.