The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 16 incidents on July 23, 2026, ranging from property crimes and disorderly conduct to a serious felony allegation. The day’s calls included multiple thefts, trespassing complaints, vandalism, and a report involving a juvenile runaway from Texas. A rape allegation and an alarm call at the high school were also among the more significant incidents logged.

Vandalism at Joann Fabrics on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2602953

At 2:17 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 1080 N Bridge Street in response to a vandalism report at Joann Fabrics. The investigation was ongoing at the time of the report.

Runaway Juvenile Located on Arch Street

Case #PD-P2602954

At 5:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of High Street and Arch Street after an off-duty sheriff’s deputy discovered a 16-year-old runaway from Texas walking on the street. The investigation was continuing at the time of the report.

Vehicle Blocking Garage on East 4th Street

Case #PD-P2602955

At 7:54 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 619 E 4th Street in reference to a vehicle blocking a garage.

Follow-Up Report on North Bridge Street Incident

Case #PD-P2602956

At 8:39 a.m., an officer prepared a supplemental report to the original vandalism incident at North Bridge Street handled earlier that morning by Officer Hallem. The reports were linked together for investigative purposes.

Disorderly Conduct at Washington Avenue

Case #PD-P2602957

At 1:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 883 Washington Avenue in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.

Criminal Trespass at Anderson Station Road

Case #PD-P2602958

At 2:26 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 2545 Anderson Station Road in reference to a trespassing incident.

Disorderly Conduct at Western Avenue

Case #PD-P2602960

At 3:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to 456 Western Avenue in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.

Theft Report at Overlook Apartments

Case #PD-P2602959

At 3:24 p.m., an officer was stopped by a caller at 2545 Anderson Station Road (Overlook Apartments) in reference to a theft without consent.

Ex Parte Matter on East 2nd Street

Case #PD-P2602961

At 3:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 364 E 2nd Street in reference to an ex parte matter. No further action was required.

Theft on East 4th Street

Case #PD-P2602962

At 4:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 746 E 4th Street in reference to a theft without consent.

Rape Allegation Involving a Juvenile

Case #PD-P2602964

At 5:04 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 N Paint Street in reference to a juvenile-related rape allegation.

Criminal Trespass at East Water Street

Case #PD-P2602963

At 5:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to 461 E Water Street in reference to a theft, classified as criminal trespass.

Suspicious Person at North Plaza Boulevard

Case #PD-P2602965

At 6:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to 300 N Plaza Boulevard in reference to a suspicious person.

Theft on North High Street

Case #PD-P2602966

At 7:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to 774 N High Street in reference to a theft without consent.

Loitering at Zane Plaza Shopping Center

Case #PD-P2602967

At 10:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Zane Plaza shopping center on North Bridge Street in reference to subjects loitering.

Alarm Call at Chillicothe High School

Case #PD-P2602968

At 11:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to Chillicothe High School on Yoctangee Parkway in response to an alarm call. The incident involved minors curfew hour violations and criminal trespass charges. The investigation was ongoing.

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