CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents on April 26, 2026, including a domestic violence investigation, a reported burglary, theft complaints, and a missing juvenile case.
According to the department’s daily media report, officers handled 19 calls for service throughout the day across Chillicothe.
🚨 Major Incidents
Among the more serious calls:
- Domestic Violence Investigation:
Officers responded to the 100 block of Steele Street, where an investigation found evidence of an assault between a husband and wife. Police identified the wife as the primary aggressor. The investigation remains ongoing. - Burglary Reported:
Police were dispatched to a residence on Washington Avenue in reference to a burglary. The case is still under investigation. - Missing Juvenile:
Officers responded to a report of a missing juvenile connected to the Brownell Street area. The investigation is ongoing. - Non-Suspicious Death:
Police were called to East Main Street for a possible deceased individual. The death is not considered suspicious at this time.
🚔 Theft and Trespassing Cases
Several theft-related incidents were also reported:
- A theft complaint on North High Street
- A shoplifting incident at the Walmart on River Trace Lane, involving trespassing and theft allegations
- Multiple criminal trespass complaints, including incidents on Church Street and South Brownell Street
All cases remain under investigation.
👮 Other Police Activity
Officers also handled a range of additional calls, including:
- Disorderly conduct and domestic-related disputes on West 7th Street and East Main Street
- Traffic enforcement, including citations for failing to obey traffic control devices and driving under suspension
- Custody disputes and possible court order violations on South Paint Street
- Found property, including a bicycle and electric scooter recovered on East Main Street
- Well-being checks, including one involving a man reportedly yelling inside a vehicle
- A late-night 911 hang-up call on University Drive
🔎 Ongoing Investigations
Many of the incidents reported remain under active investigation as officers continue to gather information.
Authorities remind residents to report suspicious activity and to contact law enforcement with any information related to ongoing cases.
