CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — St. Patrick’s Day was a busy 24 hours for Circleville law enforcement, with officers responding to 31 calls for service ranging from standard neighborhood patrols to theft and domestic disputes.
While much of the city celebrated the holiday, local police handled several significant incidents on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Criminal Activity and Investigations
Morning activity picked up quickly after the night shift’s extra patrols ended.
- Theft on East Ohio: At 8:41 a.m., officers responded to East Ohio Street for a theft complaint. A formal report was taken, and the incident remains under investigation.
- Disturbance on South Court: Just before 2:00 p.m., a disturbance was reported in the South Court Street area. Responding officers filed a report regarding the altercation.
- Harassment and Threats: Two separate reports of threats and harassment were filed on East Mound Street—the first just after 10:00 a.m. and a second, more formal report later that afternoon at 3:48 p.m.
- Protection Order Violation: Late in the evening, at 10:55 p.m., police were called to Wilson Avenue regarding a violation of a protection order. A report was taken for potential charges.
Domestic and Emergency Responses
The evening hours saw an uptick in high-priority calls:
- Domestic Trouble: At 8:49 p.m., units were dispatched to US Route 23 on a report of domestic trouble. Officers took a formal report at the scene.
- Fire and Alarms: Fire and EMS units were called to Town Street at 8:47 p.m. for a reported fire, which was successfully cleared shortly after. Earlier in the day, a fire alarm on Half Avenue was checked and found to be okay.
- Attempted Burglary: A “Burglary in Progress” was reported on Avon Drive at 7:42 a.m., though officers noted that no report was ultimately taken following the initial investigation.
Patrol and Traffic Summary
Between midnight and 6:00 a.m., Circleville officers conducted eight “Extra Patrols” focusing heavily on East Main Street and East Mill Street to ensure business and residential security.
Traffic remained relatively stable throughout the holiday, with one traffic offense on US 23 handed over to another agency and a final traffic stop on Half Avenue just before midnight resulting in a warning.
By the Numbers: March 17, 2026
| Incident Type | Total Calls |
| Extra Patrols | 8 |
| Theft/Fraud | 2 |
| Alarms/Fire | 3 |
| Disturbances/Domestic | 2 |
| Total Calls for Service | 31 |
