CIRCLEVILLE — The Circleville Police Department handled a steady stream of 51 calls for service over a 24-hour period on Thursday, July 30, according to media logs released Friday morning. The day’s events ranged from routine neighborhood patrols to injury accidents, warrant executions, and a breaking-and-entering investigation.
Morning Rush: Injury Crash and Warrant Arrests
The most significant incident of the morning occurred at 8:39 a.m. on East Main Street, where officers responded to a traffic accident involving reported injuries. Police took an official report at the scene, though the conditions of those involved were not immediately made public.
Later in the afternoon, traffic issues continued as officers responded to a major traffic jam and roadblock on North Court Street just before 1:30 p.m.
The department also actively pursued individuals with active warrants throughout the day:
- At 1:09 p.m., an officer successfully executed a warrant on US 23, resulting in an official report.
- A second warrant arrest was made later in the evening at 5:37 p.m. on East Union Street.
- Two other warrant attempts on US 23 (at 5:02 p.m. and 7:52 p.m.) were unsuccessful, with suspects logged as “gone on arrival.”
Evening Incidents: B&E Investigation and “Hotrodder” Complaint
As night fell, officers were called to Eva Drive at 8:06 p.m. to investigate a breaking-and-entering report. Details regarding stolen property or suspects were not immediately available as a formal report was filed.
Shortly after the break-in call, police responded to a non-injury traffic accident on South Court Street at 8:25 p.m., which resulted in a citation being issued to one of the drivers.
Other notable evening calls included:
- 8:47 p.m. & 8:55 p.m.: Back-to-back well-being checks on North Pickaway Street and North Court Street. Both individuals checked out okay.
- 9:47 p.m.: A complaint regarding a “hotrodder” on Rustic Drive. The speeding vehicle was gone by the time police arrived.
- 11:04 p.m.: Officers responded to a neighbor trouble dispute on South Washington Street, which was resolved without a formal report.
- 11:27 p.m.: An officer standby on East Union Street concluded with a formal report being taken.
Late-Night Patrols and Public Service
The early morning hours of Thursday were dominated by proactive policing, with officers conducting 11 separate “extra patrol” checks between midnight and 5:00 a.m. areas including West Corwin Street, Sycamore Drive, South Pickaway Street, East Main Street, Clark Drive, Nicholas Drive, and US 23. All areas were marked “checked okay.”
The daytime hours saw a mix of minor civic disturbances and public assistance, including two vehicle repossessions (on Island Road and South Court Street), an animal call on Pontious Lane, a parking complaint on Circle Drive, and a vehicle lockout assistance call on Nicholas Drive.
A total of 51 records were documented for the day.
