On July 16, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 20 total incidents, including reports of criminal trespass, theft, disorderly conduct, traffic violations, and one rape investigation referred by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Officers also executed a warrant arrest and investigated cases of vandalism, domestic disputes, and various property crimes throughout the day.

Trespass Complaint on North Walnut Street

Case #PD-P2602845

At 7:17 a.m., an officer responded to 64 N Walnut Street in reference to a criminal trespass complaint involving the land premises of another.

Non-Injury Traffic Crash on South Douglas Avenue

Case #PD-P2602847

At 8:04 a.m., officers responded to an incident on S Douglas Avenue involving a driver who drove onto a roadway without yielding, resulting in a non-injury traffic crash.

Rape Investigation Opened Following Hospital Referral

Case #PD-P2602846

At 8:09 a.m., a detective opened an investigation based on a referral from Nationwide Children’s Hospital regarding a rape allegation. The investigation continues.

Theft Reported at East Fourth Street

Case #PD-P2602848

At 8:14 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of E 4th Street in reference to a theft without consent. The investigation continues.

Found Property Report at Post Office

Case #PD-P2602851

At 1:17 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the U.S. Post Office located at 40 S Walnut Street in reference to found property.

Unruly Juvenile Complaint on West Seventh Street

Case #PD-P2602852

At 1:44 p.m., officers were dispatched to W 7th Street on a complaint of unruly juvenile offenses. The investigation continues.

Theft Without Consent at Liberty Street

Case #PD-P2602853

At 3:32 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 605 Liberty Street in reference to a theft without consent. The investigation continues.

Criminal Trespass at Holiday Inn

Case #PD-P2602855

At 5:22 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 1003 E Main Street Holiday Inn in reference to a criminal trespass complaint.

Warrant Arrest on Columbus Street

Case #PD-P2602857

At 5:50 p.m., while on patrol on Columbus Street in the area of McArthur Gardens, an officer located an individual riding a bicycle who was known to have an active warrant for failure to appear through Chillicothe Municipal Court (CRB2600052). The individual was detained without incident, and the warrant was confirmed using her social security number. The subject was transported to the Ross County Jail where she was served copies of her paperwork.

Theft Reported at Police Department Lobby

Case #PD-P2602858

At 6:25 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Chillicothe Police Department in reference to a theft without consent. The investigation continues.

Parking Complaint at Adena Road

Case #PD-P2602859

At 8:20 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 653 Adena Road in reference to a parking complaint.

Domestic Dispute on East Fourth Street

Case #PD-P2602860

At 8:17 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 366 E 4th Street, Apartment 1, in reference to a domestic dispute involving disorderly conduct. The investigation continues.

Motorcycle License Plate Theft on West Second Street

Case #PD-P2602861

At 8:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 146 W 2nd Street in reference to the theft of a motorcycle license plate.

Disorderly Male at Tiffin Towers

Case #PD-P2602862

At 8:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 78 S Walnut Street at Tiffin Towers in reference to a disorderly male.

Vandalism Reported on Scioto Avenue

Case #PD-P2602864

At 10:38 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 135 Scioto Avenue in reference to a vandalism complaint. The incident was classified as criminal mischief.

Out-of-State Theft Report Documented

Case #PD-P2602850

At 1:05 p.m., an officer took a report over the phone from a caller who was out of state but had experienced a theft incident while in the jurisdiction of Chillicothe, Ohio, on W 4th Street.

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