The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 16 incidents on May 28, 2026, ranging from criminal trespass and theft to assault, kidnapping, and drug trafficking investigations. Notable calls included a kidnapping report at a Pilot travel center, multiple traffic stops along Yoctangee Parkway, a fight at the YMCA, and a vehicle crash on North Sugar Street. Most investigations remained ongoing at the time of this report.

Juvenile Complaint at Sheetz

Case #PD-P2602107

At 3:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to 1525 N Bridge Street in reference to a criminal trespass complaint involving a juvenile.

Theft Report Taken Over Phone

Case #PD-P2602109

At 8:57 a.m., an officer took a theft report over the phone on Arch Street. The investigation continued at the time of the report.

Female Calls Father for Help at Pilot Travel Center

Case #PD-P2602108

At 9:04 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a Pilot location on E Main Street in response to a kidnapping complaint. A female had called her father asking for help from the people she was with. The investigation continued.

Criminal Mischief Complaint at Sherman Park

Case #PD-P2602110

At 10:04 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Sherman Park in reference to a criminal mischief complaint. The investigation continued at the time of the report.

Assault at Local Event Center

Case #PD-P2602111

At 10:22 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Local Event Center (LEC) in reference to an assault complaint. The investigation continued at the time of the report.

Traffic Stop on Yoctangee Parkway

Case #PD-P2602112

At 12:32 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Yoctangee Parkway near Arch Street for a traffic control device violation.

Traffic Stop on Yoctangee Parkway Near Mill Street

Case #PD-P2602113

At 12:50 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Yoctangee Parkway near Mill Street for a traffic control device violation.

Traffic Stop on Yoctangee Parkway

Case #PD-P2602114

At 1:15 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Yoctangee Parkway near Arch Street for a traffic control device violation.

Traffic Stop at Yoctangee Parkway and Arch Street

Case #PD-P2602115

At 1:27 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Yoctangee Parkway and Arch Street for a traffic control device violation.

Cold Theft at Hobby Lobby

Case #PD-P2602118

At 2:56 p.m., an officer responded to a cold theft report at Hobby Lobby on N Bridge Street. A report was taken and the investigation was pending at the time of the report.

Criminal Mischief Complaint at Whaley Place

Case #PD-P2602117

At 3:33 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 100 Whaley Place in reference to a criminal mischief complaint. The investigation continued at the time of the report.

Missing Person Report

Case #PD-P2602116

At 3:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 North Paint Street to take a phone call regarding a missing person report. The investigation continued at the time of the report.

Fight at YMCA Involving Two Males

Case #PD-P2602119

At 5:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the YMCA at 100 Mill Street in reference to a fight involving at least two males. The incident resulted in charges of criminal trespass and assault, with the investigation continuing.

Vehicle Crash on North Sugar Street

Case #PD-P2602120

At 7:01 p.m., an officer was dispatched to North Sugar Street in reference to a vehicle crash. The incident was classified as a failure to control vehicle, with details referenced in the separate crash report.

Assault on Columbus Street

Case #PD-P2602121

At 9:02 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 911 Columbus Street in reference to an assault that had just occurred. The investigation continued at the time of the report.

Drug Trafficking Investigation Opened

Case #PD-P2602122

At 9:11 p.m., a detective opened an investigation in reference to drug trafficking in the City of Chillicothe. The investigation involved charges of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possession.

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