The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 15 incidents on October 25, 2026, ranging from theft complaints and criminal trespass to disorderly conduct, traffic violations, and a drug conveyance investigation. Notable calls included an injury motor vehicle accident at North Paint Street and East Main Street, a disorderly complaint at the Chillicothe High School gymnasium, a trespassing complaint at Lowe’s involving a man sleeping near the entrance, and a shoplifting investigation at Walmart.

Disorderly Conduct at Downtown Bar

Case #PD-P2604424

On October 25 at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Cross-Keys Bar at 19 East Main Street in reference to a disorderly complaint involving an intoxicated individual accused of creating a risk of harm.

Curfew Violation Reported Near YMCA

Case #PD-P2604425

On October 25 at approximately 3:37 a.m., an officer at the Ross County Jail was approached by an individual who reported that a juvenile was in the area of the YMCA on North Paint Street and that the juvenile’s family was looking for him. A report was taken for a minors’ curfew hours violation.

Theft Complaint on Laurel Street

Case #PD-P2604426

On October 25 at approximately 8:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to 585 Laurel Street in reference to a theft without consent complaint.

Found Property Reported on North High Street

Case #PD-P2604427

On October 25 at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to 376 North High Street in reference to found property. The incident was classified as non-criminal.

Failure to Control Vehicle on Church Street

Case #PD-P2604428

On October 25 at approximately 9:44 a.m., officers investigated a report of a vehicle failing to control and weaving on Church Street. The call was closed as a Code 2 response.

Motor Vehicle Accident at E. 7th and S. Bridge Streets

Case #PD-P2604429

On October 25 at approximately 1:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of East 7th Street and South Bridge Street in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a speed and assured-clear-distance violation.

Injury Crash at N. Paint and E. Main Streets

Case #PD-P2604430

On October 25 at approximately 3:57 p.m., officers on patrol responded to an injury motor vehicle accident at the intersection of North Paint Street and East Main Street. A citation was issued for failure to stop for signal lights.

Disorderly Complaint at Chillicothe High School

Case #PD-P2604431

On October 25 at approximately 4:05 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Chillicothe High School gymnasium in regard to an active disorderly complaint.

Theft Reported on North Paint Street

Case #PD-P2604432

On October 25 at approximately 4:44 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 North Paint Street in reference to a theft complaint.

Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Leads to Drug Conveyance Complaint

Case #PD-P2604433

On October 25 at approximately 5:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 49 S. Douglas in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The call resulted in an illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse complaint tied to a detention mental health hold, and the investigation continues.

Theft Reported on Church Street

Case #PD-P2604434

On October 25 at approximately 5:27 p.m., an officer responded to a theft complaint on Church Street. A report was taken and there is nothing further to report.

Criminal Trespass Complaint at Kroger

Case #PD-P2604436

On October 25 at approximately 8:40 p.m., an officer responded to Kroger on North Bridge Street in reference to a trespassing complaint. A report was taken and there is nothing further to report.

Trespassing Complaint at Lowe’s

Case #PD-P2604437

On October 25 at approximately 10:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Lowe’s at 867 North Bridge Street in reference to a trespassing complaint involving a male sleeping near the entrance of the business.

Shoplifting Investigation at Walmart

Case #PD-P2604438

On October 25 at approximately 10:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Walmart at 85 River Trace Lane in reference to a shoplifting complaint. Investigation continues.

Runaway Juvenile Reported on Scioto Avenue

Case #PD-P2604439

On October 25 at approximately 11:52 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 209 Scioto Avenue in reference to a runaway juvenile. The case was also noted as a probation violation.

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