Here are the incidents reported Oct. 16, 2026, according to the daily media log from the Chillicothe Police Department. The entries are condensed from short narratives in the log. Names and exact addresses are withheld.
Arrests and charges are allegations. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
3:22 a.m. · South Paint Street · Assault
An officer was dispatched to South Paint Street for a trespass complaint. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604280
4:17 a.m. · West Sixth Street · Obstructing official business; warrant
While assisting with another call in which a suspect fled on foot, an officer was advised of two suspicious people in the area of South Walnut and West Sixth streets. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604281
9:09 a.m. · East Fourth Street · Disorderly conduct
An officer was dispatched on a complaint. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604283
9:10 a.m. · Johnson Road · Criminal mischief
An officer was dispatched to Johnson Road for a report of criminal mischief to a driveway.
Case PD-P2604284
9:16 a.m. · Western Avenue · Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license
A traffic citation was issued.
Case PD-P2604282
10:03 a.m. · North High Street · Drug overdose
An officer was dispatched to North High Street for an overdose.
Case PD-P2604285
10:40 a.m. · North Bridge Street · Right of way when turning left
Crash investigation.
Case PD-P2604286
10:53 a.m. · South Paint Street · Criminal mischief
An officer was dispatched to South Paint Street for a vandalism report. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604287
11:27 a.m. · Adams Avenue · Violating a protection order or consent agreement
An officer responded to Adams Avenue to back up Ross County Probation.
Case PD-P2604288
12:28 p.m. · Marietta Road · Non-criminal
An officer was dispatched to Marietta Road and North Bridge Street for a motor vehicle accident. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604289
12:42 p.m. · Enderlin Circle · Non-criminal
An officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center on found property. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604290
1:11 p.m. · North High Street · Disorderly conduct (fighting or threatening)
An officer was dispatched to North High Street for a domestic dispute.
Case PD-P2604291
1:54 p.m. · Ledgewood Drive · No offense listed
No narrative was provided in the log.
Case PD-P2604292
2:43 p.m. · North Bridge Street · Failure to yield making left turn
An officer was dispatched to North Bridge Street for a motor vehicle accident.
Case PD-P2604293
4:16 p.m. · North High Street · Theft (without consent)
An officer was dispatched to North High Street for a theft.
Case PD-P2604294
5:26 p.m. · Piatt Avenue · Driving in marked or continuous lines
A traffic citation was issued.
Case PD-P2604295
6:02 p.m. · Cherry Street · Non-criminal
An officer was dispatched to Cherry Street for a theft complaint. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604297
6:19 p.m. · Western Avenue · Failure to stop for signal lights
Officers were dispatched to Western Avenue and University Drive for a non-injury motor vehicle accident. A citation was issued.
Case PD-P2604296
6:26 p.m. · North Watt Street · Disorderly conduct (fighting or threatening)
An officer was dispatched to North Watt Street for a disorderly complaint.
Case PD-P2604298
6:54 p.m. · East Fourth Street · Non-criminal
An officer was dispatched to North Paint Street regarding a theft. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604299
7:47 p.m. · Cheyenne Drive · Non-criminal
An officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center for a text message complaint. The investigation continues.
Case PD-P2604300
9:53 p.m. · Piatt Avenue · Obey traffic control devices
An officer initiated a traffic stop and issued a traffic citation.
Case PD-P2604301
The log contained 22 entries.
