On May 7, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 16 incidents throughout the city, ranging from theft and burglary to disorderly conduct and drug possession. Notable calls included a juvenile arrested for property damage, a theft at Walmart, a hit-and-run collision, and a traffic stop resulting in drug possession charges. Several investigations remained ongoing at the time of reporting.

Theft Reported on South Watt Street

Case #PD-P2601795

Officers were dispatched to 74 S Watt Street at 6:33 a.m. in reference to a theft without consent.

Disorderly Complaint on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601796

At 10:57 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of North Bridge Street in reference to a disorderly complaint. A report was taken and the incident was resolved without criminal charges and no further police action was required.

Domestic Dispute at McDonald’s Truck Lot

Case #PD-P2601797

An officer was dispatched to McDonald’s truck lot located at 1124 East Main Street at 11:47 a.m. in reference to a domestic dispute.

Male Refuses to Leave Olive Garden Restaurant

Case #PD-P2601798

At 12:32 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Olive Garden on North Bridge Street in reference to a male refusing to leave. The incident involved charges of criminal trespass and a warrant.

Traffic Accident at Eastern and Bridge

Case #PD-P2601799

An officer was dispatched to Eastern and Bridge at 12:52 p.m. in reference to a traffic accident.

Juvenile Arrested for Property Damage

Case #PD-P2601802

At 1:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Plyleys Lane in reference to a juvenile complaint. The investigation found that a juvenile caused damage to another person’s property. Magistrate Szorady approved the arrest, and the juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.

Burglary Complaint on Orange Street

Case #PD-P2601800

Officers were dispatched on a burglary complaint at 1:13 p.m. to Orange Street in reference to trespass in an occupied structure. The investigation was ongoing at the time of reporting.

Found Property at Law Enforcement Center

Case #PD-P2601801

At 1:52 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 North Paint Street at the Law Enforcement Center in reference to found property.

Theft at Men’s Shop on North Paint Street

Case #PD-P2601803

An officer was dispatched to 104 North Paint Street at 4:37 p.m. regarding a theft report at the Men’s Shop. The investigation was ongoing at the time of reporting.

Hit and Run at South Watt and East Main Streets

Case #PD-P2601805

An officer was dispatched to South Watt and East Main Street at 5:55 p.m. regarding a hit and run report. The investigation was ongoing at the time of reporting.

Theft with Warrant at Walmart

Case #PD-P2601806

An officer was dispatched to 85 River Trace Lane at Walmart at 6:12 p.m. in reference to a theft. The incident involved multiple charges including a warrant, criminal trespass, and theft without consent. The investigation was ongoing at the time of reporting.

Temporary Protection Order Violation on Cleveland Street

Case #PD-P2601807

An officer was dispatched to 896 Cleveland Street at 6:52 p.m. in reference to a violation of a temporary protection order.

Disorderly Conduct at Tiffin Towers

Case #PD-P2601808

An officer was dispatched to 78 South Walnut Street at Tiffin Towers at 7:59 p.m. regarding a disorderly report involving fighting or threatening. The investigation was ongoing at the time of reporting.

Aggravated Menacing and Disorderly Conduct on Steele Street

Case #PD-P2601809

An officer was dispatched to 104 Steele Street at 8:25 p.m. in reference to a disorderly incident. The call involved charges of aggravated menacing and disorderly conduct related to intoxication creating a risk.

Drug Possession During Traffic Stop on South Douglas Avenue

Case #PD-P2601810

At 11:51 p.m., a traffic stop on South Douglas Avenue resulted in charges of drug possession and a warrant.

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