Circleville, OH – The Circleville Police Department responded to a range of incidents over the weekend, from traffic stops to reports of suspicious activity. Here’s a breakdown of notable events from December 13 to December 15, 2024:
Traffic Stops and Citations
Officers conducted several traffic stops throughout the weekend. On December 13, a traffic stop on East Main Street at 1:16 AM resulted in a warning, while later in the day, a stop on Dunkel Road at 8:19 AM led to a citation. The following day, December 14, saw multiple traffic stops, with warnings issued on South Court Street and Walnut Creek Pike, and a citation issued on State Route 56 East at 8:56 PM. Another traffic stop at Pleasant Street on December 15 at 9:30 PM resulted in a citation.
Well-Being Checks
A number of well-being checks were carried out across Circleville during this period. On December 13, checks were completed on Lancaster Pike, East Ohio Street, and South Pickaway Street. On December 14, officers responded to additional well-being concerns on Pinckney Street and East Franklin Street. All checks were cleared, and no further action was required.
Criminal Activity and Investigations
Circleville officers investigated a variety of criminal complaints. On December 13, a breaking and entering was reported on Watt Street, with a report taken for the incident. Later, a juvenile complaint was reported on Meadow Lane, which resulted in an arrest. Another breaking and entering investigation took place on Dunhurst Street on December 15, though no report was filed. Officers also responded to vandalism at Elm Avenue on December 14, but no further action was taken.
Disturbances and Suspicious Persons
Circleville police handled multiple reports of suspicious persons and disturbances. A disturbance on US Route 23 on December 14 was cleared after officers arrived, as the involved parties had already left the area. On December 15, officers responded to suspicious persons on South Washington Street and at various locations on Lancaster Pike. In each case, officers found no immediate threats or criminal activity.
Accidents and Injuries
Officers responded to both non-injury and injury accidents. A non-injury accident occurred on South Pickaway Street at 4:53 PM on December 13, resulting in a citation. Later that evening, at 6:10 PM, an injury accident occurred on East Mound Street, and officers issued a citation following the investigation. On December 14, a non-injury accident on South Court Street was reported, with the matter handled by an outside agency.
Miscellaneous Calls
Other notable calls included juvenile complaints on December 13 and 15, fraud reports on December 14 and 15, and 911 hang-ups that were cleared without further issues. One alarm drop on Lancaster Pike was responded to on December 14, with the squad transporting a person to the hospital.
Circleville police continue to monitor and investigate these and other incidents. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or information related to ongoing investigations.
