The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 17 incidents on May 8, 2026, ranging from property damage and theft to traffic violations and a hit-skip collision. Notable cases included a missing person complaint, a warrant arrest, and a hit-skip accident at the intersection of Church and Chestnut streets involving a red Chevrolet Malibu. Many investigations remain ongoing.
Child Services Investigation Initiated
Case #PD-P2601811
At 6:53 a.m., an officer was assigned an investigation stemming from a referral by Ross County Children Services on West 7th Street. The investigation was initiated and remains ongoing.
Property Damage Reported on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601812
At 7:38 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 950 N Bridge Street in reference to property damage. The incident was classified as criminal damaging/endangering.
Hit-Skip Crash on University Drive
Case #PD-P2601813
At 7:41 a.m., officers responded to a hit-skip crash involving a Pennsylvania vehicle on University Drive. The incident remains under investigation.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Columbus Street
Case #PD-P2601814
At 11:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to Columbus Street on a disorderly conduct complaint. The investigation continues.
Theft Reported on East Water Street
Case #PD-P2601815
At 11:55 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 808 E. Water Street in reference to a theft complaint. The investigation remains ongoing.
Missing Person Report Filed
Case #PD-P2601816
At 11:48 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of E 2nd Street in reference to a possible missing person complaint. A report was taken and the incident is under investigation.
Juvenile Incident on Columbus Street
Case #PD-P2601819
At 2:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to Columbus Street regarding a juvenile incident. The investigation continues.
Unruly Child Report on East 7th Street
Case #PD-P2601820
At 4:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 350 E 7th Street regarding a juvenile report for an unruly child. The investigation continues.
Criminal Trespass at Church Street Residence
Case #PD-P2601821
At 5:09 p.m., officers responded to 343 Church Street in reference to a trespass complaint. A report was made and the incident was concluded.
Fraud Complaint at Police Headquarters
Case #PD-P2601822
At 6:10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 N Paint Street in reference to a fraud complaint. The investigation continues.
Theft Report on Akron Street
Case #PD-P2601823
At 6:33 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 1017 Akron Street regarding a theft report. The investigation continues.
Motor Vehicle Accident on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601824
At 7:52 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 1525 N Bridge Street regarding a motor vehicle accident. The investigation continues.
Warrant Arrest at Ewing Street
Case #PD-P2601825
At 9:01 p.m., officers responded to 44 Ewing Street in reference to a barking dog complaint. During the response, an individual at the residence was arrested for an active warrant.
Traffic Citation Issued on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601826
At 10:01 p.m., a traffic citation was issued on North Bridge Street for violations including headlights on vehicles and driving under suspension for child support and unpaid fines.
Hit-Skip Collision at Church and Chestnut Streets
Case #PD-P2601827
At 10:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by a local resident traveling westbound on Chestnut Street was struck by a red Chevrolet Malibu with an unknown license plate traveling southbound on Church Street. The driver of the Malibu, described as an older white male, failed to stop at the stop sign and fled the scene with a white male passenger who stated he did not know the driver and was only obtaining a ride. Both parties and the vehicle left the scene.