ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various incidents on October 8, 2024, addressing matters ranging from disorderly conduct and traffic violations to theft and missing persons. Below is a chronological summary of the day’s events.
Disorderly Conduct on East Main Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405646
- Reported: 12:02 AM
- Location: 759 E Main St
- Offense: Disorderly Conduct—Fighting or Threatening
Officers were dispatched to 759 East Main Street regarding a report of disorderly conduct. An investigation is ongoing.
Traffic Stop on McKell Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405647
- Reported: 1:21 AM
- Location: Stacy Rd and McKell St
- Offenses: Brake Equipment Violation; Driving Under Suspension—Child Support/Unpaid
An officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Stacy Road and McKell Street due to a brake equipment violation. Further investigation revealed the driver was operating the vehicle under suspension related to unpaid child support.
Criminal Mischief on Maderia Avenue
- Case Number: PD-P2405648
- Reported: 2:11 AM
- Location: 174 Maderia Ave
- Offense: Criminal Mischief
Officers responded to a call at 174 Maderia Avenue in reference to vandalism. The incident is under investigation.
Speed Enforcement on East 5th Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405649
- Reported: 7:23 AM
- Location: East 5th St at Bridge St
- Offense: Speeding
An officer conducted a traffic stop on East 5th Street at Bridge Street for a speeding violation.
Speed Monitoring on South Paint Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405650
- Reported: 8:35 AM
- Location: South Paint St near East 5th St
- Offense: Speeding
An officer was monitoring traffic with a handheld radar on South Paint Street near East 5th Street and conducted a traffic stop for speeding.
Traffic Stop on Old Eastern Avenue
- Case Number: PD-P2405651
- Reported: 8:40 AM
- Location: Old Eastern Ave at 7th St
- Offense: Speeding
An officer conducted a traffic stop on Old Eastern Avenue at 7th Street for a speeding violation.
Speed Enforcement on South Bridge Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405652
- Reported: 9:09 AM
- Location: South Bridge St at 5th St
- Offense: Speeding
An officer conducted a traffic stop on South Bridge Street at 5th Street for a speeding violation.
Domestic Dispute on East 7th Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405654
- Reported: 9:29 AM
- Location: 26½ East 7th St
- Offense: Disorderly Conduct
Officers were dispatched to 26½ East 7th Street in reference to a domestic dispute. The investigation is pending.
Traffic Stop on East 5th Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405653
- Reported: 9:30 AM
- Location: East 5th St at Bridge St
- Offense: Speeding
An officer conducted another traffic stop on East 5th Street at Bridge Street for a speeding violation.
Accident Report on Western Avenue
- Case Number: PD-P2405655
- Reported: 10:29 AM
- Location: Western Ave
Officers responded to an accident on Western Avenue. A report was filed documenting the incident.
Burglary on Maderia Avenue
- Case Number: PD-P2405658
- Reported: 10:59 AM
- Location: Maderia Ave
- Offense: Burglary
Officers received a burglary complaint on Maderia Avenue. The investigation is ongoing to identify any suspects.
Speed Enforcement on North Mulberry Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405656
- Reported: 11:02 AM
- Location: East Water St near North Paint St
- Offense: Speeding
An officer was conducting speed enforcement with a handheld radar in the area of East Water Street, just east of North Paint Street, and conducted a traffic stop for speeding.
Traffic Stop on East Main Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405657
- Reported: 11:26 AM
- Location: East Main St at Wade
- Offenses: Driving Under Suspension—Child Support/Unpaid Fines; License Plate Violation
An officer conducted a traffic stop on East Main Street at Wade Avenue. The driver was cited for driving under suspension due to unpaid child support and for a license plate violation.
Missing Juvenile Reported
- Case Number: PD-P2405659
- Reported: 12:03 PM
- Location: 53 West Main St (Sojourners)
- Offense: Missing Person
Officers were dispatched to Sojourners at 53 West Main Street in reference to a runaway juvenile. The investigation is pending.
Disorderly Conduct on East Main Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405661
- Reported: 12:45 PM
- Location: 700 Block of East Main St
- Offense: Disorderly Conduct—Physically Offensive Condition/Risk of Harm
Officers responded to reports of a shirtless male, barefoot and wearing only black shorts, defecating in front of a residence in the 700 block of East Main Street. An investigation is ongoing.
Domestic Dispute in Sherman Park
- Case Number: PD-P2405660
- Reported: 12:50 PM
- Location: 505 Sherman Park
- Offense: Disorderly Conduct
Officers were dispatched to 505 Sherman Park regarding a domestic dispute. The investigation is pending.
Individuals Barred from Property on Columbus Street
- Case Numbers: PD-P2405662 and PD-P2405663
- Reported: 2:09 PM and 2:10 PM
- Location: 1049 Columbus St (McArthur Gardens)
- Offense: Non-Criminal
Fairfield Homes and Integrated Services, property management for McArthur Gardens, advised that they have barred two individuals from the property via personal service of written notices.
Traffic Stop on Arch Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405664
- Reported: 2:18 PM
- Location: Arch St at Church St
- Offenses: No Motorcycle Endorsement; Failure to Control/Weaving
An officer conducted a traffic stop on Arch Street at Church Street. The operator was cited for not having a motorcycle endorsement and for failure to control/weaving.
Traffic Stop on Old Eastern Avenue
- Case Number: PD-P2405665
- Reported: 4:27 PM
- Location: Old Eastern Ave
- Offenses: Failure to File for Annual Registration; Driving Under Suspension—FRA & Random
An officer initiated a traffic stop on Old Eastern Avenue after observing a vehicle with expired registration. The driver was found to be under a non-compliance driver’s license suspension and was issued citations accordingly.
Accident on East 7th Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405666
- Reported: 4:35 PM
- Location: East 7th St
- Offense: Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA)
Officers responded to a traffic collision on East 7th Street. A crash report was completed.
Theft at North Bridge Street Shoe Store
- Case Number: PD-P2405667
- Reported: 6:58 PM
- Location: 1200 North Bridge St
- Offense: Theft—Without Consent
Officers were dispatched to the Shoe Department at 1200 North Bridge Street regarding a theft. The investigation is pending.
Domestic Dispute on Madison Avenue
- Case Number: PD-P2405668
- Reported: 7:25 PM
- Location: 836 Madison Ave
- Offense: Disorderly Conduct—Fighting or Threatening
Officers responded to a domestic dispute at 836 Madison Avenue. An investigation is ongoing.
Traffic Violation on Ewing Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405669
- Reported: 8:13 PM
- Location: Bridge St at Main St
- Offenses: Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device; Driving Under Suspension—Non-Compliance
An officer observed a vehicle proceed through a red light while making a left turn from Bridge Street onto Main Street. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was found to be under a non-compliance driving suspension.
Traffic Stop on North Bridge Street
- Case Number: PD-P2405670
- Reported: 8:24 PM
- Location: North Bridge St at Riverside Dr
- Offenses: License Plate Unobstructed; Expired Registration
While on patrol, an officer observed a white Dodge Dakota with an expired registration and debris flying from the truck bed. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was cited. The vehicle was parked until the registration could be updated.