CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — St. Patrick’s Day proved to be a high-intensity shift for the Chillicothe Police Department, as officers juggled a series of vandalism reports, counterfeit currency investigations, and a crackdown on distracted driving.
According to media reports released Wednesday morning, CPD handled two dozen incidents throughout the holiday, including a late-night confrontation involving bricks and a major drug trafficking investigation.
Vandalism and “Brick-Throwing” Reports
The night took a destructive turn as several reports of criminal mischief and vandalism were filed:
- S. Brownell Street: At approximately 11:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 80 block of South Brownell Street following reports of three males dressed in all-black throwing bricks at vehicles. The incident resulted in charges for Resisting Arrest and Criminal Mischief.
- N. High Street: Earlier in the evening, around 7:00 p.m., a vandalism report was taken at a residence in the 500 block of North High Street. That investigation remains active.
- Western Ave Hit-Skip: At 5:41 p.m., officers responded to 475 Western Avenue for a “hit-skip” collision on private property. A formal report was filed.
Counterfeit and Drug Investigations
Financial and narcotics crimes were also on the docket for Tuesday:
- Counterfeit Bill: Just after noon, officers were called to East Main Street on a report of “Criminal Simulation” after a counterfeit bill was discovered. CPD is currently continuing the investigation into the source of the fake currency.
- Drug Trafficking: At 7:11 p.m., detectives opened a formal investigation into the Possession and Trafficking of Schedule I or II substances following an incident on Mingo Road.
Distracted Driving Crackdown
While many were out celebrating, CPD was heavily visible on city streets, specifically targeting drivers on their phones. Between 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., officers issued multiple citations for “Driving while texting” in the following areas:
- East Main Street near Paint Street
- Enderlin Circle (near the City Park Armory)
- North Paint Street near Main Street
Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct
Public order issues kept officers moving throughout the day, including:
- Cheyenne Drive: A morning trespass call at 8:51 a.m.
- East Main Street: A disorderly conduct call at 6:55 p.m. resulting in a criminal trespass report.
- Western Avenue (KFC): At 7:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the KFC for a disorderly report, leading to a trespassing investigation.
- University Drive: The night ended with a menacing and threats complaint at 11:43 p.m.
By the Numbers: March 17, 2026
| Incident Type | Total Reported |
| Traffic Stops/Violations | 9 |
| Criminal Trespass/Mischief | 6 |
| Theft/Counterfeit | 2 |
| Narcotics/Trafficking | 1 |
