On June 29, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 14 incidents throughout the city. The calls ranged from traffic violations and vehicle thefts to protection order violations and active disorderly conduct situations. Several investigations remain ongoing.

Warrant Arrest on Mosher Drive

Case #PD-P2602588

At 12:03 a.m., an officer made a warrant arrest on Mosher Drive.

Traffic Stop Results in Fictitious Plates and Suspension Charges

Case #PD-P2602589

At 12:18 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a red Ford Mustang on Mosher Drive for fictitious license plates and driving under suspension. The investigation is pending.

Disorderly Conduct at Law Enforcement Center

Case #PD-P2602590

At 8:17 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. The investigation continues.

Criminal Mischief and Drug Paraphernalia on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2602591

At 8:59 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 317 E. Main Street in reference to a criminal mischief complaint involving drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass. The investigation continues.

Found Identification Card Placed in Police Property Room

Case #PD-P2602592

At 12:26 p.m., an officer took possession of an Ohio identification card found in the 300 block of South Paint Street. Unable to make contact with the owner, the card was placed in the police property room for safekeeping.

Hit and Run Auto Accident Near Chamber of Commerce

Case #PD-P2602593

At 12:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of the Chillicothe/Ross County Chamber of Commerce in reference to a hit and run auto accident. The investigation is pending.

Crash Investigation on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2602594

At 1:51 p.m., an officer was dispatched to North Bridge Street to investigate a crash involving an assured clear distance ahead violation.

Credit Card Misuse and Theft on Scioto Avenue

Case #PD-P2602595

At 2:33 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Scioto Avenue in reference to misuse of a credit card and theft. A report was taken and the investigation is ongoing.

Vehicle Theft on Madison Avenue

Case #PD-P2602596

At 2:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 6 Health Drive in reference to theft from a vehicle. The investigation continues.

Traffic Violation on Arch Street

Case #PD-P2602597

At 3:57 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Arch Street for operation at a stop sign violation.

Possible Temporary Protection Order Violation on Fruithill Drive

Case #PD-P2602598

At 5:18 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 53 Fruithill Drive in regard to a possible temporary protection order violation. The investigation continues.

Theft and Criminal Trespass at River Trace Lane

Case #PD-P2602599

At 5:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to 85 River Trace Lane in reference to a theft involving criminal trespass on another’s land and premises. A report was taken.

Active Situation with Fleeing Suspect on West 5th Street

Case #PD-P2602600

At 7:06 p.m., an officer was dispatched with other officers to 600 West 5th Street in reference to an active situation with a male fleeing the area on foot. The incident involved a violation of a protection order or consent agreement. The investigation continues.

Active Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2602601

At 8:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 887 North Bridge Street in regard to an active disorderly conduct incident involving criminal trespass and criminal mischief. The investigation continues.

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