CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Circleville Police Department had an exceptionally active Thursday, responding to 52 calls for service on March 19, 2026. While many in the community were out enjoying “Free Cone Day” at the local Dairy Queen, officers were busy handling a spectrum of calls from felony investigations to late-night arrests.
The day concluded with a significant arrest just before midnight, as officers took an individual into custody for Public Intoxication on E. Mound Street at 11:51 PM.
Criminal Investigations: Breaking & Entering and Theft
The daylight hours were marked by several serious property crime reports:
- Pearl Avenue B&E: At 10:54 AM, officers responded to a Breaking & Entering and suspicious person report on Pearl Avenue. A formal police report was taken, and the investigation is ongoing.
- E. Ohio Street Theft: Shortly after 1:00 PM, a theft was reported on E. Ohio Street.
- Hillcrest Drive Trespassing: At 5:53 PM, police took a report regarding a trespassing incident on Hillcrest Drive.
- Sycamore Drive Vandalism: Late in the evening (10:31 PM), officers returned to Sycamore Drive for a vandalism complaint, which resulted in a formal report.
Warrant Swaps and “GOA” Suspects
It was a challenging day for the warrant division. Officers attempted to serve warrants three separate times—at 7:27 AM, 10:41 AM, and 11:09 AM—but in each instance, the suspects were Gone on Arrival (GOA). However, a warrant check on S. Court Street at 1:24 PM was successfully turned over to another agency for handling.
Traffic and Neighborhood Watch
Traffic enforcement was steady, particularly on the main thoroughfares:
- S. Court Street: A traffic stop at 8:55 PM resulted in a formal police report.
- Warnings: Officers issued warnings for traffic offenses on S. Washington Street, Nicholas Drive, and Logan Street.
- Extra Patrols: The “Night Shift” was out in force early Thursday morning, conducting extra patrols on Sycamore Drive, E. Main Street, E. Circle Lane, and Caroline Court to deter overnight crime.
Community Welfare & Safety
- Well-Being Checks: Officers checked on residents on S. Court Street, Watt Street, and Lancaster Pike. The Lancaster Pike call (3:49 PM) required a formal report to be filed.
- Accidental 911 Calls: It was a high-volume day for accidental dials, with four separate 911 hang-ups or accidental calls recorded from S. Court Street to E. Franklin Street.
