CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a series of incidents on December 18, 2024, involving criminal activity, traffic violations, and public safety concerns. Below is a summary of all reported cases:


PD-P2407058

  • Time/Location: 12:19 AM, N Bridge St
  • Offense: License Plate Unobstructed
  • Details: Traffic stop conducted at N Bridge and Riverside Streets. Investigation continues.

PD-P2407059

  • Time/Location: 3:28 AM, Washington Ave
  • Offense: Failure to Display Both Plates; Driving Under Suspension (FRA & Random Verification)
  • Details: Traffic stop near Washington and Douglas Avenues. Investigation ongoing.

PD-P2407060

  • Time/Location: 5:23 AM, N Paint St
  • Offense: Warrant Arrest
  • Details: Individual arrested on an active warrant.

PD-P2407061

  • Time/Location: 7:01 AM, E 8th St
  • Offense: Right of Way in Crosswalk
  • Details: Incident cleared as code 4 (no further action required).

PD-P2407062

  • Time/Location: 8:00 AM, N Bridge St
  • Offense: Breaking and Entering
  • Details: Responded to the 800 block of N Bridge Street regarding a reported break-in. Investigation ongoing.

PD-P2407063

  • Time/Location: 10:01 AM, Safford Ave
  • Offense: Criminal Trespass; Theft
  • Details: Officers dispatched for a theft incident. Investigation underway.

PD-P2407064

  • Time/Location: 11:08 AM, E Main St
  • Offense: Starting and Backing Vehicles
  • Details: Traffic-related report. Investigation ongoing.

PD-P2407065

  • Time/Location: 11:57 AM, N Bridge St
  • Offense: Obstructing Official Business; Theft by Deception
  • Details: Officers intervened in an active theft at a business. Investigation continues.

PD-P2407066

  • Time/Location: 11:47 AM, E 7th St
  • Offense: License Plate Unobstructed
  • Details: Responded to a parking complaint at 225 S Paint St.

PD-P2407067

  • Time/Location: 12:42 PM, Western Ave
  • Offense: Disorderly Conduct
  • Details: Officer responded to a possible domestic disturbance. Investigation continues.

PD-P2407068

  • Time/Location: 1:16 PM, Walnut Hills Dr
  • Offense: Disorderly Conduct (Fighting or Threatening)
  • Details: Officers responded to Walnut Hills Apartments regarding a possible domestic dispute.

PD-P2407069

  • Time/Location: 1:04 PM, Arch St
  • Offense: Non-Criminal
  • Details: Dispatched to assist CPS at Chillicothe Intermediate School. Investigation continues.

PD-P2407070

  • Time/Location: 3:02 PM, N Bridge St
  • Offense: Non-Criminal
  • Details: Responded to Tire Discounters regarding a reported theft. Investigation ongoing.

PD-P2407071

  • Time/Location: 3:26 PM, N Bridge St
  • Offense: Theft Without Consent
  • Details: Officer initiated response to an active theft at Rural King.

PD-P2407072

  • Time/Location: 4:17 PM, Elm St
  • Offense: Possession of Drugs; Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse
  • Details: Traffic stop on a white Ford Expedition for improper license plate display led to a drug-related investigation.

PD-P2407073

  • Time/Location: 6:08 PM, E 4th St
  • Offense: Drug Overdose
  • Details: Officers responded to a report of an overdose. Report taken, no further information at this time.

PD-P2407074

  • Time/Location: 6:10 PM, E Main St
  • Offense: Theft by Deception (Shoplifting)
  • Details: Dispatched to Dollar General regarding a shoplifting incident. Investigation continues.

PD-P2407075

  • Time/Location: 6:23 PM, Plum St
  • Offense: Reckless Operation of Vehicle; OVI
  • Details: Dispatched to Chestnut Street near the Primary School for a traffic accident and possible OVI. Investigation continues.

PD-P2407076

  • Time/Location: 7:10 PM, Western Ave
  • Offense: Criminal Trespass
  • Details: Officer responded to a report of trespassing at 28 N Paint St. Investigation pending.

PD-P2407077

  • Time/Location: 8:54 PM, Cox Ave
  • Offense: Endangering Children
  • Details: Welfare check conducted at 680 Cox Rd. Investigation continues.

PD-P2407078

Details: Traffic stop conducted. Citation issued. Investigation concluded.

Time/Location: 10:23 PM, Chestnut St

Offense: Driving Under Suspension (FRA & Random Verification)

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