The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 18 incidents on May 19, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and warrant services to theft complaints and a domestic disturbance. Notable incidents included a hit-skip crash, counterfeit currency investigation, and drug-related charges involving a minor. The day saw significant warrant activity, with multiple individuals apprehended or served with court orders. Several investigations remain ongoing.

Hit-Skip Crash on Church Street

Case #PD-P2601979

At 1:14 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 518 Church Street in reference to a crash. The investigation is pending.

Disorderly Conduct and Intoxication at Local Business

Case #PD-P2601980

Officers were dispatched to Dutches at 760 N. Bridge Street at 2:31 a.m. on a report of disorderly conduct involving an intoxicated individual creating a risk of harm. The investigation is continuing.

Warrant Served for Failure to Appear

Case #PD-P2601981

At 2:55 a.m., an officer contacted the caller at Church Street and served a Chillicothe Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under license suspension. The individual was advised of a mandatory municipal court appearance scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 19, 2026.

Counterfeit Currency Investigation at Speedway

Case #PD-P2601982

Officers were dispatched to Speedway on East Main Street at 3:27 a.m. in reference to a counterfeit bill. The investigation is continuing.

Individual Turns Self In on Active Warrant

Case #PD-P2601983

At 5:14 a.m., jail staff contacted an officer regarding an individual turning himself in on an active warrant at N. Paint Street. The investigation continues.

Warrant Service Completed

Case #PD-P2601986

At 8:27 a.m., a warrant was served at N. Paint Street. The investigation continues.

Theft from Motor Vehicle

Case #PD-P2601984

At 8:59 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 224 Locust Street in reference to a theft complaint involving items stolen from a motor vehicle. The investigation continues.

Drug-Related Charge Involving Juvenile

Case #PD-P2601985

At 9:35 a.m., a detective was contacted by the Ross County Assistant Prosecutor regarding an investigation into corrupting a minor by furnishing drugs. The investigation continues.

Traffic Citation Issued for Signal Violation

Case #PD-P2601987

At 10:03 a.m., an officer issued a traffic citation at Western Avenue for failure to obey traffic control devices.

Active Warrant Apprehension in Alley

Case #PD-P2601988

At 11:17 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Jefferson Avenue in an alley in reference to an individual with an active warrant.

Larceny Complaint on North Poplar Street

Case #PD-P2601989

At 1:36 p.m., a report was filed for all other larceny at N. Poplar Street.

Traffic Citation for Expired License Plate

Case #PD-P2601990

At 3:40 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on N. Bridge Street and issued a traffic citation for an expired plate and validation sticker.

Protection Order Violation Reported

Case #PD-P2601992

At 3:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 North Paint Street in reference to a protection order violation. The investigation continues.

Active Warrant Located on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601991

At 4:40 p.m., an officer located an individual with active warrants through the Ross County Sheriff’s Office on N. Bridge Street. The investigation continues.

Domestic Disturbance on Madeira Avenue

Case #PD-P2601993

At 5:01 p.m., officers responded to 160½ Madeira Avenue in reference to a domestic disturbance. A report was taken and the incident was concluded.

Found Property Report

Case #PD-P2601994

At 5:44 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 10 Kearsley Place in reference to found property. The investigation continues.

Traffic Citation for Signal Violation

Case #PD-P2601995

At 8:52 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on N. Bridge Street and issued a traffic citation for failure to obey traffic control devices.

Theft at Walmart

Case #PD-P2601996

At 10:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Walmart at River Trace Lane in reference to a theft that had just occurred. The investigation continues.

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