CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department handled a variety of incidents on March 24, 2026, including multiple theft reports, warrant arrests, and a forgery investigation.
🚔 Overnight Activity
Police activity began shortly after midnight with a traffic stop on East Main Street that led to a warrant-related case.
Just before 1:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to East Main Street for a report of an intoxicated individual lying on a sidewalk. The incident was classified as disorderly conduct.
Later in the early morning hours, officers made another warrant arrest on North Paint Street.
🕵️ Theft and Fraud Investigations
Several theft-related incidents were reported throughout the day:
- A theft complaint was reported at a business on East Main Street, with the investigation ongoing
- A theft from a motor vehicle was reported at Sherman Park
- A second theft report at Sherman Park was taken later that evening
In addition, detectives opened an investigation into a forged check reported on South Paint Street, as well as a separate identity theft case on Mohican Court.
📞 Harassment and Welfare Concerns
Police also responded to a telecommunications harassment complaint reported at the Law Enforcement Complex. The case remains under investigation.
Officers were dispatched to East 7th Street for a report involving suicidal threats, which remains an active and ongoing investigation.
🚗 Traffic and Other Incidents
A traffic stop was conducted on Yoctangee Parkway for a restricted U-turn violation, and officers also responded to a crash report on Western Avenue.
Another warrant arrest was made later in the day on North Paint Street.
📊 Overall Activity
In total, Chillicothe Police responded to 13 reported incidents, reflecting a mix of criminal investigations and public safety calls.
Authorities note that several cases — including thefts, fraud, and harassment — remain under investigation.
