On January 31, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents including warrants, traffic violations, thefts, assaults, and domestic disputes. Investigations are ongoing in several cases. Below is a summary of reported incidents for the day:

Warrant Issued Following Traffic Stop

Case Number: PD-P2500515

On January 31, 2025, at 12:07 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted involving a Ford SUV. Investigation is pending.

Driver Cited for Vehicle-Related Offenses

Case Number: PD-P2500514

A traffic stop near 316 E. Main St. at 12:17 a.m. resulted in a citation for wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle and a driver’s license suspension for child support.

Attempted Stop of Dirt Bike

Case Number: PD-P2500513

At 12:29 a.m., officers attempted a traffic stop involving a dirt bike on N. Bridge St. Investigation is ongoing.

Felonious Assault Reported

Case Number: PD-P2500516

At 1:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to 359 Vine St. in response to an assault complaint. Investigation is pending.

Theft at Gas Station

Case Number: PD-P2500517

At 2:47 a.m., officers responded to a theft reported at 760 N. Bridge St. (BP Gas Station). Investigation is ongoing.

Threat Complaint on Vine Street

Case Number: PD-P2500518

At 6:57 a.m., officers responded to threats reported on Vine St. The case remains under investigation.

Criminal Trespass Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2500519

At 7:57 a.m., police investigated a possible trespass at 433 N. High St. Investigation continues.

Domestic Dispute Reported

Case Number: PD-P2500520

At 8:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to Maderia Ave. for a domestic dispute. The matter is still under investigation.

Juvenile Complaint Filed

Case Number: PD-P2500521

At 9:35 a.m., police responded to a juvenile-related complaint on Yoctangee Pkwy. It was deemed non-criminal.

Domestic Incident at University Drive

Case Number: PD-P2500523

At 9:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to a domestic-related issue at Traditions on University Dr. Investigation is ongoing.

License Plate Violation

Case Number: PD-P2500522

At 10:13 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on E. 2nd St. near Hickory St. for an obstructed license plate.

Theft at McArthur Gardens

Case Number: PD-P2500525

At 12:19 p.m., police were dispatched to 1049 Columbus St. in response to a theft complaint. Investigation continues.

Complaint of Criminal Trespass

Case Number: PD-P2500524

While investigating a theft complaint at McArthur Gardens, officers also addressed a related criminal trespass complaint. Investigation is ongoing.

Wanted Individual Located in Court

Case Number: PD-P2500527

At 1:49 p.m., a wanted individual was identified and detained at the Chillicothe Municipal Court located at 95 E. Main St.

Custody Interference Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2500528

At 2:03 p.m., police were dispatched to E. 2nd St. for a report of custody interference involving a minor. The investigation continues.

Traffic Accident on N. Bridge St.

Case Number: PD-P2500529

At 2:19 p.m., officers investigated a traffic crash caused by failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead (ACDA).

Warrant Serviced at Jail

Case Number: PD-P2500531

At 3:25 p.m., officers served a theft-related warrant to Kirk Birchum while at the jail. Notifications and court summons were issued.

Traffic Stop Leads to Citation

Case Number: PD-P2500530

At 3:28 p.m., police issued a citation following a traffic stop for an expired plate on E. 2nd St.

Unruly Juvenile Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2500532

At 3:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to Deer Path for a report of an unruly child. The investigation continues.

Traffic Accident on S. Hickory St.

Case Number: PD-P2500533

A traffic crash caused by failure to yield was reported at 4:27 p.m. on S. Hickory St. A report has been filed.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2500535

At 5:07 p.m., officers responded to a call at 138 E. 4th St. regarding disorderly conduct involving intoxication. Investigation is ongoing.

Traffic Stop for Violations

Case Number: PD-P2500534

At 5:25 p.m., officers conducted a stop on N. Bridge St. for license plate and driver’s license-related violations. Investigation continues.

Motor Vehicle Accident on Western Ave.

Case Number: PD-P2500536

Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Western Ave. at 6:42 p.m. involving failure to stay in marked lanes. Case remains under investigation.

Warrant Served on N. Paint St.

Case Number: PD-P2500537

At 7:44 p.m., officers served a warrant on Kayla Lord related to failure to appear. She remains held pending court proceedings.

Speeding Traffic Stop

Case Number: PD-P2500538

At 8:50 p.m., a traffic stop for speeding was conducted on E. Main St.

Burglarly Complaint Investigated

Case Number: PD-P2500539

At 11:31 p.m., officers responded to 810 Adams Ave. regarding a burglary report. The case is classified as non-criminal.

Shooting Investigation Underway

Case Number: PD-P2500540

At 11:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Floodwall near Enderlin Cir. following reports of a possible shooting. Investigation is ongoing.

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