CHILLICOTHE, OH — The Chillicothe Police Department kept a busy pace on Sunday, July 12, 2026, handling an array of calls ranging from a stolen vehicle interception and a warrant arrest to retail thefts and a fight complaint.
Here are the key incidents featured in the latest department media report:
Stolen Vehicle Recovered & Warrant Arrest
Stolen Vehicle Stop: Late Sunday evening at 8:54 PM, eagle-eyed patrol officers successfully located and stopped a vehicle that had been entered into law enforcement databases as stolen. The stop occurred on North Bridge Street, and an active investigation is ongoing.
Warrant Arrest: Earlier in the evening, at 5:50 PM, officers tracked down and arrested Raymond Parker on East 2nd Street. Parker was taken into custody without further incident on an active, outstanding warrant.
Multiple Sunday Thefts Reported
Chillicothe police responded to three separate theft complaints on Sunday afternoon:
River Trace Lane: At 1:00 PM, officers were dispatched to a property in the 80 block of River Trace Lane regarding a theft without consent.
North Rose Street: At 2:37 PM, a patrol unit was diverted to a residence at 90 North Rose Street, where a formal theft report was processed.
Kroger Shoplifting: At 4:31 PM, police rushed to the Kroger supermarket at 887 N. Bridge Street after receiving a call about a shoplifting incident that had just occurred. Officers are currently reviewing evidence to identify the suspect.
Disturbance and Fight Complaints
8th Street Fight: At 8:41 PM, units responded to a fight complaint stemming from an altercation in the area of 232 E. 8th Street. Officers noted the call took them to the “101 hallway” to interview those involved.
Sycamore Street Disorderly: Just after 11:15 AM, officers were sent to a property at 138 Sycamore Street to address a disorderly conduct complaint.
Sherman Park Trespassing: At 12:05 PM, police responded to 103 Sherman Park regarding an unwanted individual on the property. A criminal trespassing investigation remains open.
Miscellaneous Calls
Church Complaint: Officers responded to a non-criminal complaint at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, located at 221 East Main Street, at 10:33 AM.
East 8th Street Civil Matter: At 6:31 PM, police handled a dispute on North Paint Street that was ultimately determined to be a civil matter, requiring no further law enforcement action.
The majority of these Sunday incidents remain under active review by Chillicothe investigators.
