CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Circleville Police Department had a busy 24 hours on Thursday, July 16, 2026, responding to a total of 28 calls for service ranging from minor disturbances to a burglary, an assault, and a highway crash with injuries.
Local police, fire, and medical teams navigated a steady stream of incidents through the day and night.
High-Priority Calls & Criminal Reports
Officers initiated formal investigations and filed official police reports on several serious incidents throughout Thursday:
- Assault on Logan Street: Police responded to an assault call on Logan Street at 7:47 PM. Officers took a formal report, though details on potential suspects or injuries have not yet been released.
- Mowrer Road Burglary: At 5:43 PM, officers were dispatched to Mowrer Road regarding a burglary. A report was filed, and the incident remains under investigation.
- Stella Avenue Domestic Trouble: Officers took a report following a domestic dispute call on Stella Avenue just before 6:00 PM.
- Theft on Lancaster Pike: A theft was reported in the area of Lancaster Pike at 2:31 PM, resulting in an official police report.
- Threats and Harassment on East Main Street: Officers took a harassment report at 10:27 AM on East Main Street. An earlier, separate call regarding threats and a well-being check on Logan Street at 9:07 AM went unresolved as officers were unable to locate anyone on scene.
Traffic Crashes and Infrastructure Issues
The afternoon saw multiple disruptions on local roadways, including a highway crash that required mutual aid:
- Injury Crash on US 23: At 1:32 PM, emergency teams responded to a traffic accident with injuries on US 23. The incident was transferred to another agency, likely the Ohio State Highway Patrol, to handle the investigation.
- Hit-and-Run on North Court Street: Police responded to a “hit-skip” (hit-and-run) accident with no injuries on North Court Street at 4:05 PM. The scene was cleared without a formal arrest at the time.
- Morris Road Non-Injury Accident: Officers cleared a minor, non-injury crash on Morris Road shortly after 1:00 PM.
- Utility Lines Down on East Ohio Street: At 3:20 PM, police responded to a report of downed utility lines and a pole on East Ohio Street. A report was taken to coordinate repairs with utility companies.
Well-Being Checks and Fire/EMS Responses
Circleville officers and emergency services were called to conduct several wellness and safety checks:
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm: Firefighters and police cleared a carbon monoxide alarm on Lincoln Drive at 2:04 AM after confirming the residence was safe.
- Clark Drive Fire/EMS Dispatch: At 9:34 PM, a fire/EMS alarm drop on Clark Drive brought emergency crews to the scene. First responders handled the situation on-site, and the medical squad did not transport anyone to the hospital.
- Multiple Welfare Checks: Officers checked on residents at South Court Street and Lancaster Pike, finding both parties safe and okay. Two other welfare checks—one on Summit Avenue and another on Pawnee Drive—were referred to other agencies for handling.
Daily Operations Summary
The remainder of Thursday’s log consisted of routine municipal police work. Officers checked on reports of suspicious persons on East High Street, North Court Street, and Hillcrest Drive. They also successfully served civil legal paperwork on Atwater Avenue at 4:58 PM, and logged “all clear” on an extra patrol request on East Union Street during the early morning hours.
