CHILLICOTHE, OH — The Chillicothe Police Department stayed highly active heading into the weekend, responding to 14 separate incidents on Friday, May 15, 2026. The daily media report details a mix of traffic violations, theft reports, and neighborhood disturbances ranging from runaway juveniles to loose animals.
Below are the key highlights from the department’s daily blotter:
Thefts and Property Crimes
- Floodwall Theft (9:06 AM): Officers were dispatched to the BP gas station on North High Street after a man reported a theft that occurred near the local floodwall area. (Case: PD-P2601929)
- Delano Avenue Theft (12:00 PM): A theft complaint drew responding officers to a residence at 754 Delano Avenue to take a report. (Case: PD-P2601931)
Traffic Infiltration and OVI Arrests
- Morning OVI Crash (9:27 AM): Emergency crews rushed to the intersection of South Watt Street and Adams Avenue following reports of a vehicle crash. The subsequent police response launched an ongoing OVI investigation. (Case: PD-P2601930)
- Red Light Runner Intercepted (9:59 PM): A patrol officer positioned near Bridge and Water streets witnessed a gray SUV accelerate heavily eastbound on Water Street in a failed attempt to beat a changing traffic light. The SUV blew through a solid red light just as a green turn arrow was displayed for cross-traffic. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Hirn Street. (Case: PD-P2601941)
Community and Neighborhood Incidents
- Runaway Juvenile (2:35 PM): Police responded to a home at 897 Cleveland Avenue regarding a missing person report involving a runaway juvenile. The investigation remains open. (Case: PD-P2601935)
- Loose Dog Citation (4:36 PM): A dog running at large on public roads drew officers to 45 Lake Drive near North Bridge Street. The animal was safely captured and returned to its owner, who was issued a legal summons. (Case: PD-P2601937)
- Probation Violation (5:26 PM): Officers responded to 106 Steele Street following reports that a court-ordered “no-contact” directive had been violated. A formal report was filed. (Case: PD-P2601938)
- Underage Drinking at Park (5:52 PM): A report of a suspicious person at Poland Park on South Hickory Street led officers to investigate offenses involving underage individuals and open alcohol containers. (Case: PD-P2601939)
- Disorderly Conduct (9:29 PM): A disturbance at the intersection of Metzger Avenue and Ringwald Street required police intervention. Officers filed a report and the investigation is ongoing. (Case: PD-P2601940)
Additional Traffic Dispositions
The remainder of Friday’s log consisted of routine traffic management, including a vehicle pulled over near Yoctangee Parkway and Arch Street for disobeying traffic control devices, a minor private property crash form completed in the afternoon, and a citation issued early Friday morning for an improper display of license plates on Safford Avenue.
