The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 21 publicly reported incidents on October 16, 2026, ranging from theft complaints and traffic citations to criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and a drug overdose. Notable calls included a suspected overdose on North High Street, a domestic dispute on North High Street, officers backing up Ross County Probation on a protection order at Adams Avenue, and a report of suspicious persons who fled on foot near South Walnut and West Sixth streets.
Trespass Complaint on South Paint Street
Case #PD-P2604280
On October 16 at 3:22 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 232 S. Paint St. in Chillicothe in reference to a trespass complaint; the case was logged under assault offenses. Investigation continues.
Suspicious Persons Reported Near South Walnut and West Sixth
Case #PD-P2604281
On October 16 at 4:17 a.m., while assisting with another call for service in which a suspect fled on foot, an officer was advised of two suspicious persons in the area of S. Walnut Street and W. Sixth Street; obstructing official business and warrant offenses were recorded. Investigation continues.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on East Fourth Street
Case #PD-P2604283
On October 16 at 9:09 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a complaint on E. Fourth Street that was classified as disorderly conduct. Investigation continues.
Criminal Mischief to Driveway on Johnson Road
Case #PD-P2604284
On October 16 at 9:10 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 540 Johnson Rd. in reference to criminal mischief to a driveway.
Traffic Stop for Unlicensed Driving on Western Avenue
Case #PD-P2604282
On October 16 at 9:16 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Western Avenue and issued a citation for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Drug Overdose Call on North High Street
Case #PD-P2604285
On October 16 at 10:03 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 674 N. High St. in reference to a drug overdose.
Crash Investigation on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2604286
On October 16 at 10:40 a.m., an officer investigated a crash on North Bridge Street involving a right-of-way violation while turning left.
Vandalism Report on South Paint Street
Case #PD-P2604287
On October 16 at 10:53 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 15 S. Paint St. in Chillicothe regarding a vandalism report classified as criminal mischief. Investigation continues.
Assist with Protection Order Enforcement on Adams Avenue
Case #PD-P2604288
On October 16 at 11:27 a.m., an officer responded to 857 Adams Ave. to back up Ross County Probation in connection with a protection order or consent agreement.
Motor Vehicle Accident on Marietta Road
Case #PD-P2604289
On October 16 at 12:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Marietta Road and North Bridge Street in Chillicothe regarding a motor vehicle accident. Investigation continues.
Found Property Reported at the LEC
Case #PD-P2604290
On October 16 at 12:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center regarding found property. Investigation continues.
Domestic Dispute on North High Street
Case #PD-P2604291
On October 16 at 1:11 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 75 N. High St., Apt. 12, in reference to a domestic dispute classified as disorderly conduct.
Motor Vehicle Accident on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2604293
On October 16 at 2:43 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 870 N. Bridge St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a failure to yield while making a left turn.
Theft Complaint on North High Street
Case #PD-P2604294
On October 16 at 4:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 660 N. High St. in reference to a theft.
Traffic Stop on Piatt Avenue
Case #PD-P2604295
On October 16 at 5:26 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Piatt Avenue and issued a citation for driving outside marked lanes.
Theft Complaint on Cherry Street
Case #PD-P2604297
On October 16 at 6:02 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 230 Cherry St. in reference to a theft complaint. Investigation continues.
Crash at Western Avenue and University Drive
Case #PD-P2604296
On October 16 at 6:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to Western Avenue at the intersection of University Drive in reference to a non-injury motor vehicle accident after a driver failed to stop for signal lights; a citation was issued.
Disorderly Conduct on North Watt Street
Case #PD-P2604298
On October 16 at 6:26 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 35 N. Watt St. in reference to a disorderly complaint.
Theft Complaint on North Paint Street
Case #PD-P2604299
On October 16 at 6:54 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 N. Paint St. in regard to a theft. Investigation continues.
Text Message Complaint Investigated at the LEC
Case #PD-P2604300
On October 16 at 7:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a text message complaint. Investigation continues.
Traffic Stop for Signal Violation on Piatt Avenue
Case #PD-P2604301
On October 16 at 9:53 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on Piatt Avenue for failing to obey traffic control devices and issued a citation.