The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 15 incidents on November 8, 2026, ranging from theft and traffic offenses to domestic complaints, a missing juvenile report, and a suspicious death investigation. Notable calls included a welfare check that turned into a suspicious death investigation on McKellar Street, a missing juvenile report on West Main Street, a warrant arrest that led to resisting and obstructing charges on Columbus Street, and a shoplifting investigation at a North Bridge Street retailer.

Traffic Stop Leads to OVI and Plate Violation Charges

Case #PD-P2604631

Early on November 8 at approximately 12:02 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of West Main Street and High Street. The stop resulted in an OVI charge along with a citation for an expired plate validation sticker.

Possible Burglary Reported on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2604632

At 12:52 a.m. on November 8, officers were dispatched to 933 East Main Street in reference to a possible burglary. The call was logged as criminal trespass on the premises of another.

Warrant and Drug Paraphernalia Arrest Near East Main Street Business

Case #PD-P2604633

At approximately 1:26 a.m. on November 8, an officer patrolling the area of 933 East Main Street responded to a report of a male subject possibly attempting to break into a business. The man was stopped nearby and found to be wanted on a warrant, with additional charges of drug paraphernalia and possessing drug abuse instruments. Investigation continues.

Unsupervised Students Reported at High School Football Field

Case #PD-P2604634

While off duty at the Chillicothe High School football field on Stacey Road on November 8, an officer encountered three unsupervised students on the grounds. Parents of all three were contacted, and the students were released without further incident.

Theft Complaint on East Second Street

Case #PD-P2604635

On November 8 at 7:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 347 East Second Street in reference to a theft complaint.

Hit-Skip Crash Investigated on South Hickory Street

Case #PD-P2604636

Officers were dispatched to 185 South Hickory Street, apartment 1, on November 8 at 8:51 a.m. in reference to a hit-skip accident. Investigation continues.

Shoplifting Investigation at North Bridge Street Rural King

Case #PD-P2604637

At 11:21 a.m. on November 8, an officer was dispatched to the Rural King at 1470 North Bridge Street regarding a theft by deception and shoplifting report. Investigation continues.

Online Threats Reported via Telecommunications Harassment Complaint

Case #PD-P2604638

On November 8 at 12:51 p.m., dispatch advised an officer that an individual wished to report threats being made online, resulting in a telecommunications harassment complaint on Anderson Station Road.

Unruly Juvenile Complaint on Park Street

Case #PD-P2604639

An officer was dispatched to 128 Park Street on November 8 at 3:08 p.m. in reference to an unruly juvenile complaint involving habitually disobedient behavior. Investigation continues.

Crash Investigated on South Walnut Street

Case #PD-P2604640

On November 8 at 4:57 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of South Walnut Street and West Seventh Street in reference to a crash involving a failure to control and weaving course. Investigation continues.

Domestic Complaint Forwarded to Children Services

Case #PD-P2604641

On November 8 at 7:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex at 28 North Paint Street in reference to a domestic issue involving endangering children. A report was taken and forwarded to Ross County Children Services. Nothing further.

Animal Complaint on South Sugar Street

Case #PD-P2604642

An officer was dispatched to 28 South Sugar Street on November 8 at 7:32 p.m. in reference to an animal complaint involving confinement of a dog.

Missing Juvenile Reported on West Main Street

Case #PD-P2604643

On November 8 at 9:27 p.m., an officer responded to West Main Street regarding a report of a missing juvenile. A report was taken. Nothing further.

Welfare Check Turns Into Suspicious Death Investigation

Case #PD-P2604644

Officers were dispatched to 376 McKellar Street on November 8 at 9:36 p.m. for a welfare check, which was logged as a suspicious death investigation. Investigation continues.

Warrant Arrest Leads to Resisting and Obstructing Charges

Case #PD-P2604645

An officer responded to Columbus Street on November 8 at 10:20 p.m. regarding a warrant. An arrest was made on charges of obstructing official business and resisting arrest. Nothing further.

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