The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 24 incidents on July 5, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct and traffic violations to theft, criminal trespass, and warrant service. Notable incidents included arrests for theft from a motor vehicle, a criminal trespass with warrant, and a vehicle in a ditch that required investigation. Several cases remain under investigation, including burglary, menacing, and a suicide attempt.

Disorderly Conduct on South McArthur Street

Case #PD-P2602680

At approximately 1:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to 237 S. McArthur Street in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.

Traffic Stop at North Watt and East Water Street

Case #PD-P2602681

At approximately 2:20 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N. Watt Street and E. Water Street. A citation was issued.

Warrant Service at County Line

Case #PD-P2602683

At approximately 2:46 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the county line in reference to a warrant.

Criminal Trespass and Warrant Arrest on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2602682

At approximately 2:46 a.m., officers were dispatched to 61 N. Bridge Street in reference to a trespass complaint. An arrest was made on charges including criminal trespass and warrant.

Vehicle in Ditch at Christopher Inn

Case #PD-P2602684

At approximately 7:02 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of the Christopher Inn off N. Plaza Boulevard in reference to a vehicle in a ditch. Investigation continues.

Burglary Report on East Fifth Street

Case #PD-P2602685

At approximately 8:26 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 189 E. Fifth Street in reference to an active burglary report. Investigation continues.

Menacing Complaint on North High Street

Case #PD-P2602686

At approximately 9:13 a.m., an officer took a report of a threats complaint that occurred in the 100 block of North High Street. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Theft Investigation on Ridge Drive

Case #PD-P2602688

At approximately 11:34 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Ridge Drive in reference to a theft without consent complaint. Investigation continues.

Hit-and-Skip Crash at Consumer Center Drive

Case #PD-P2602689

At approximately 1:06 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-skip crash at Consumer Center Drive.

Traffic Violation on South High Street

Case #PD-P2602690

At approximately 1:27 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on S. High Street for a twelve-point suspension and assured clear distance ahead violation.

Complaint Received at Law Enforcement Center

Case #PD-P2602691

At approximately 1:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a phone complaint. Investigation continues.

Criminal Mischief on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2602692

At approximately 2:20 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of North Bridge Street in reference to a criminal mischief complaint involving property that was moved, defaced, or tampered with. A report was taken and investigation is ongoing.

Suicide Attempt on McKeller Street

Case #PD-P2602693

At approximately 2:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of McKeller Street in reference to a suicide attempt. Investigation continues.

Theft Complaint on River Trace Lane

Case #PD-P2602694

At approximately 3:02 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 85 River Trace Lane in reference to a theft without consent complaint. Investigation continues.

Parking Complaint at South Sugar and Clay Street

Case #PD-P2602695

At approximately 3:53 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the intersection of South Sugar Street and Clay Street in reference to a parking complaint. Investigation continues.

Theft from Motor Vehicle at Petland on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2602696

At approximately 4:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the parking lot of Petland located at 881 N. Bridge Street in reference to an active theft from a motor vehicle. Arrests were made for receiving stolen property, vehicle trespass, and theft.

Suspicious Person on Linn Street

Case #PD-P2602697

At approximately 4:22 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 519 Linn Street in reference to a suspicious person complaint. Investigation continues.

Criminal Trespass on North Sugar Street

Case #PD-P2602698

At approximately 5:02 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 170 N. Sugar Street in reference to a trespass complaint. Investigation continues.

Crash at Southern Ohio Career Academy

Case #PD-P2602699

At approximately 5:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 30 E. Main Street at Southern Ohio Career Academy in reference to a crash. Investigation continues.

Assault at Fourth Street and Ewing Street

Case #PD-P2602700

At approximately 6:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Fourth Street and Ewing Street in reference to an assault. Investigation continues.

Warrant Service at Regional Correctional Facility

Case #PD-P2602702

At approximately 11:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Regional Correctional Facility to serve a warrant on a subject.

Traffic Citation on South Douglas Avenue

Case #PD-P2602701

At approximately 11:48 p.m., an officer issued a traffic citation on S. Douglas Avenue for driving with a suspended license due to FRA and random verification suspension.

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