The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 16 incidents on May 12, 2026, ranging from early morning disturbances to a serious felonious assault. The day’s calls included multiple property crimes, traffic violations, disorderly conduct complaints, and one violent incident involving a juvenile victim. Notable incidents included an aggressive driver in a gold SUV, multiple instances of criminal mischief, and a stabbing at Poland Park.
911 Hang-Up Call with Yelling in Background
Case #PD-P2601881
At approximately 12:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 102 N. Rose Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call. Dispatch advised that a male and female could be heard yelling in the background before the call disconnected. The investigation continues.
Gold SUV Driver Attempts to Start Fights in Parking Lot
Case #PD-P2601882
At 1:28 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 1059 N. Bridge Street in response to reports of a gold SUV with Kentucky registration driving recklessly through a parking lot and attempting to start fights with multiple individuals. The investigation continues.
Trespassing Complaint on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601883
At 3:53 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 61 N. Bridge Street in reference to a trespassing complaint.
Vandalism Report on North High Street
Case #PD-P2601884
At 6:48 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 204 N. High Street in Chillicothe in reference to a vandalism complaint. The investigation continues.
Property Damage Complaint on Race Street
Case #PD-P2601885
At 7:24 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Race Street in reference to property being moved, defaced, or tampered with. The investigation continues.
Vehicle Damage on North Hickory Street
Case #PD-P2601886
At 7:30 a.m., an officer was dispatched to North Hickory Street in regard to a vehicle being damaged.
Traffic Stop for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device
Case #PD-P2601887
At 8:10 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Water Street near Paint Street for failure to obey a traffic control device.
Traffic Stop for Distracted Driving
Case #PD-P2601888
At 8:24 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Riverside near Race Street for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Criminal Trespass Complaint at LEC
Case #PD-P2601889
At 8:54 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the LEC in reference to a criminal trespass complaint. The investigation continues.
Abandoned Keys Located During Investigation
Case #PD-P2601890
At 11:46 a.m., an officer located an abandoned set of keys while investigating a separate incident. The case continues.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint at South Paint and West Sixth Streets
Case #PD-P2601891
At 12:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to South Paint Street and West Sixth Street in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. The investigation continues.
Shoplifting Incident at Rural King
Case #PD-P2601894
At 5:04 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Rural King on North Bridge Street in reference to a theft by deception. The investigation continues.
Arrest Warrant Served at Ross County Jail
Case #PD-P2601895
At 6:56 p.m., officers responded to the Ross County Jail to serve an active Chillicothe Police Department arrest warrant. The warrant was served without incident.
Juvenile Stabbed at Poland Park
Case #PD-P2601896
At 7:24 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the shelter house at Poland Park in reference to a 10-year-old juvenile being stabbed. The investigation continues.