The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 22 incidents on October 21, 2026, ranging from theft complaints and warrant services to traffic citations, criminal trespass, and a report of shots fired. Notable calls included a late-night report of shots fired near West Sixth and South Walnut streets, an investigation into a debit card stolen overnight and used at a local Dollar General, and a traffic stop that led to a vehicle impound after the driver was found to be under a drug-offense driving suspension.
Warrant Served at Ross County Jail
Case #PD-P2604355
On October 21, 2026 at 2:03 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Ross County Jail in the area of North Paint Street to serve a warrant.
Additional Warrant Service at County Jail
Case #PD-P2604356
On October 21, 2026 at 2:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Ross County Jail in the area of North Bridge Street to serve a warrant.
Theft Reported on Prospect Street
Case #PD-P2604357
On October 21, 2026 at 9:45 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 131 Prospect Street in reference to a theft complaint.
Disorderly Conduct at Anderson Station Road Apartment
Case #PD-P2604358
On October 21, 2026 at 10:15 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 2545 Anderson Station Road, Apartment 701, in reference to a disorderly conduct incident. Investigation continues.
Crash at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #PD-P2604359
On October 21, 2026 at 11:53 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex on North Paint Street after a vehicle crash in front of the building. Both parties were located and information was exchanged, and the at-fault driver was cited for failing to drive within marked lanes.
Possible Missing Person Reported
Case #PD-P2604362
On October 21, 2026 at 12:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to North Bridge Street on a report of a possible missing person. Investigation continues.
Theft Reported at America’s Best Value Inn
Case #PD-P2604361
On October 21, 2026 at 12:41 p.m., an officer was dispatched to America’s Best Value Inn at 1135 East Main Street in reference to a theft complaint.
Protection Order Violation on East Seventh Street
Case #PD-P2604360
On October 21, 2026 at 12:44 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 530 East Seventh Street in reference to a violation of a protection order.
Parking Complaint on East Second Street
Case #PD-P2604363
On October 21, 2026 at 1:19 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 56 East Second Street in reference to a parking complaint. Investigation continues.
ICAC Referral Opens Investigation
Case #PD-P2604364
On October 21, 2026, the department received a referral from the Internet Crimes Against Children task force in the area of North Paint Street and opened an investigation.
Non-Injury Crash at Water and Hickory Streets
Case #PD-P2604365
On October 21, 2026 at 3:43 p.m., officers were dispatched to East Water Street at the intersection of North Hickory Street in reference to a non-injury motor vehicle accident. A citation was issued.
Criminal Trespass Complaint on Schreiner Avenue
Case #PD-P2604366
On October 21, 2026 at 4:17 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 415 Schreiner Avenue in reference to a trespass complaint. Investigation continues.
Fake Currency Reported on Western Avenue
Case #PD-P2604367
On October 21, 2026 at 4:21 p.m., an officer responded to Western Avenue regarding a report of fake currency. A report was taken.
Traffic Citation Issued on Oneida Road
Case #PD-P2604368
On October 21, 2026 at 5:22 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Oneida Road for a stop sign violation and issued a citation.
Theft Reported at Police Department Lobby
Case #PD-P2604370
On October 21, 2026 at 5:27 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Chillicothe Police Department on South Walnut Street in reference to a theft complaint. Investigation continues.
Drug Paraphernalia Arrest on Adams Avenue
Case #PD-P2604369
On October 21, 2026 at 5:37 p.m., an officer stopped a man on Adams Avenue, leading to an arrest for illegal possession of drug paraphernalia.
Traffic Citation Issued on Arch Street
Case #PD-P2604371
On October 21, 2026 at 6:29 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Arch Street for a stop sign violation and issued a citation.
Non-Criminal Complaint on Beechwood Street
Case #PD-P2604372
On October 21, 2026 at 7:01 p.m., officers were dispatched to 609 Beechwood Street in reference to a non-criminal complaint.
Traffic Stop Leads to Vehicle Impound
Case #PD-P2604375
On October 21, 2026 at 8:08 p.m., an officer on patrol near East Main Street and Walnut Street stopped a blue Chevy Cobalt towing a homemade trailer with mismatched registration. The driver was found to be under a drug-offense driving suspension and was unable to prove ownership of the vehicle, which was impounded pending proof of ownership.
Theft Complaint Leads to Arrest on East Water Street
Case #PD-P2604373
On October 21, 2026 at 8:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 520 East Water Street in reference to a theft complaint, and an arrest was made.
Shots Fired Near West Sixth Street
Case #PD-P2604374
On October 21, 2026 at 9:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of West Sixth Street and South Walnut Street in reference to a report of shots fired.
Stolen Debit Card Used at Dollar General
Case #PD-P2604376
On October 21, 2026 at 9:06 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 887 Washington Avenue in reference to a debit card fraudulently used at a Dollar General on East Main Street. The caller reported the card had been stolen from her vehicle overnight. Investigation continues.