CHILLICOTHE, OH — A high-stakes terroristic threat that forced the evacuation of a major local retailer capped off a busy 24-hour period for the Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) this past weekend.
According to the latest CPD Daily Media Report released on Monday, June 22, 2026, officers handled nine distinct incidents over the course of Sunday, June 21, ranging from routine traffic accidents and trespassing to the late-night bomb scare.
Bomb Squad Called to River Trace Walmart
The most severe incident occurred late Sunday evening at the Walmart located at 85 River Trace. At approximately 8:14 PM, a caller contacted the Chillicothe Police Department making active, terroristic threats involving both firearms and explosives.
Officers immediately responded to the scene and notified Walmart management. Out of an abundance of caution, the entire store was evacuated of all staff and customers. The Franklin County Bomb Squad was called in to assist with sweeping the building. Police report that no suspects have been identified yet, and the investigation remains highly active.
Trespassing and Dispatches to Local Businesses
Earlier in the day, police were kept moving by a series of complaints at several local businesses and public parks:
- Baseball Field Trespassing (7:31 AM): Officers responded to a trespassing complaint at the 800 block of E. Main Street. Police located Bryan Sebak sleeping inside a baseball dugout. At the request of the Chillicothe Athletic Department, Sebak was barred from the property and ordered to leave.
- Warrant Check at Sheetz (7:01 AM): Patrol units were dispatched to the Sheetz gas station on N. Bridge Street regarding individuals with active warrants. The investigation into the suspects is ongoing.
- Intoxicated Male at BP (12:22 PM): Officers were called to the BP gas station at 741 Safford Avenue regarding an intoxicated male, resulting in a warrant-related response.
- Disorderly Conduct at 7 Brew (12:26 PM): An officer in the parking lot of the 7 Brew coffee shop on N. Bridge Street witnessed what appeared to be a disorderly conduct situation unfolding. The incident is currently under investigation.
- Shoplifting at Dollar General (7:49 PM): A theft report was filed after officers were dispatched to the Dollar General at 1050 E. Main Street regarding a theft without consent.
Traffic and Harassment Incidents
The day kicked off and wound down with standard patrol responses. Just before 1:00 AM on Sunday, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Jefferson Avenue, citing a “failure to control.” Later that evening, around 6:05 PM, a patrol unit was sent to a residence at 551 Orange Street to document a case of telecommunications harassment.
The final logged incident of the day occurred at 10:22 PM on Western Avenue, bringing the department’s daily total to nine recorded incidents. Investigations into the theft, disorderly conduct, and terroristic threats remain ongoing.
