The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 18 incidents on July 15, 2026. The day’s activity included drug-related offenses, multiple disorderly conduct complaints, theft investigations, warrant arrests, and several non-criminal calls for welfare checks and suspicious persons. Two individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants, and narcotics items were seized and placed into evidence.

Traffic Stop Yields Drug Paraphernalia and OVI Charge

Case #PD-P2602827

At 1:21 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the alley behind 574 E Water Street. The driver was charged with possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and driving under the influence. The investigation continues.

Domestic Dispute on Monroe Avenue

Case #PD-P2602829

At 7:06 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Monroe Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. The incident was classified as disorderly conduct.

Disorderly Conduct Reported at Dock

Case #PD-P2602828

At 7:31 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the rear of the Dock in the alleyway in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. The investigation continues.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint on South Renick Avenue

Case #PD-P2602830

At 9:13 a.m., an officer was dispatched on a disorderly conduct complaint to the area of South Renick Avenue. The investigation continues.

Welfare Check on Liberty Street

Case #PD-P2602831

At 9:36 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 619 Liberty Street in reference to a welfare check. The investigation continues.

Parking Issue Reported on East Water Street

Case #PD-P2602832

At 10:04 a.m., an officer responded to 757 East Water Street in reference to a parking issue.

Theft at Menards

Case #PD-P2602833

At 12:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Menards on North Bridge Street in reference to a theft. The investigation continues.

Vehicle Tampering Complaint on Jefferson Avenue

Case #PD-P2602834

At 12:40 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 727 Jefferson Avenue after the caller reported believing her daughter had tampered with her vehicle.

Active Domestic Violence Incident on South Paint Street

Case #PD-P2602835

At 3:32 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 94 South Paint Street, apartment D, in reference to an active domestic disturbance involving fighting or threatening behavior. The investigation continues.

Theft and Criminal Trespass at Walmart

Case #PD-P2602836

At 3:44 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a theft involving criminal trespass in a restricted area. The investigation is ongoing.

Trespass Complaint at Connect Cafe & Events

Case #PD-P2602837

At 3:46 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Connect Cafe & Events on East 2nd Street in reference to a criminal trespass complaint. The investigation continues.

Warrant Arrest on Lillie Street

Case #PD-P2602838

At 4:30 p.m., an officer conducted a welfare check on Lillie Street and made an arrest on an outstanding warrant. Nothing further.

Drug Possession Charge Following Traffic Stop

Case #PD-P2602839

At 5:26 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on South Bridge Street and took a report for drug possession. Nothing further.

Theft at Law Enforcement Center Lobby

Case #PD-P2602840

At 5:54 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a theft. The investigation continues.

Suspicious Person Complaint at Poland Park

Case #PD-P2602841

At 6:26 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Poland Park in reference to a suspicious person complaint. The investigation continues.

Juvenile Court Warrant Arrest on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2602842

At 6:56 p.m., while on patrol on East 5th Street, an officer observed a silver Dodge van and initiated a traffic stop on Bridge Street near East Main Street. The officer contacted the passenger, who was advised of an outstanding bench warrant (2026A0062) from Ross County Juvenile Court. The individual was placed under arrest and transported to the Ross County Jail without incident.

Found Property Report at Law Enforcement Center

Case #PD-P2602843

At 8:11 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center in reference to found property.

Arrest on Failure-to-Appear Warrant with Drug Charges

Case #PD-P2602844

At 9:01 p.m., an officer arrested an individual on a failure-to-appear warrant (reference case #PD-P2602518). During a search incident to arrest, a small amount of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. The narcotics items, determined to be a minimal amount, were placed in the Law Enforcement Center evidence room for destruction. Nothing further.

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