Chillicothe Police responded to multiple incidents on February 5, 2025, including thefts, outstanding warrants, traffic violations, and non-criminal concerns. Investigations continue for several reports, including shoplifting, criminal mischief, and a missing person. Below is a summary of each reported incident.

Warrant Issued

Case Number: PD-P2500625

Police documented a warrant report on North Paint Street at 6:58 a.m.

Theft Investigation at Valero

Case Number: PD-P2500626

Authorities responded to a reported theft at Valero on North Bridge Street. The investigation is ongoing.

Speed Enforcement on South Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2500627

Officers conducted handheld radar speed enforcement near Fifth Street. Investigation continues.

Warrant Service at Ross County Jail

Case Number: PD-P2500629

Police responded to the Ross County Jail for a warrant service.

Traffic Citation for Texting While Driving

Case Number: PD-P2500628

A driver was cited for texting while driving at East 2nd Street and North Mulberry Street.

Additional Speed Enforcement

Case Number: PD-P2500630

Officers continued radar speed enforcement near South Paint Street and Fifth Street. Investigation pending.

Shoplifting Reported

Case Number: PD-P2500631

Police were dispatched to Safford Avenue to investigate a report of shoplifting.

Illegal Conveyance of Drugs

Case Number: PD-P2500632

A warrant report was made related to the illegal conveyance of drugs at a detention or mental health facility.

Criminal Mischief Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2500633

Police are investigating damage to a vehicle on East 4th Street.

Suicidal Person Reported

Case Number: PD-P2500635

Authorities responded to a call on Orange Street regarding a person in distress. Investigation continues.

Possible Missing Person Reported

Case Number: PD-P2500634

Police were flagged down on Plyleys Lane regarding a possible missing person. The investigation is ongoing.

Theft Report on Cherry Street

Case Number: PD-P2500637

A theft was reported on Cherry Street. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Pandering Obscenity Case

Case Number: PD-P2500636

A complaint regarding illicit images shared in Ross County was received. The case is ongoing.

Traffic Stop for Stop Sign Violation

Case Number: PD-P2500638

Officers conducted a traffic stop on East 2nd Street near Mulberry Street for a stop sign violation.

Theft Reported by Phone

Case Number: PD-P2500641

A theft report was taken by telephone while at the law enforcement center.

Traffic Stop for Traffic Control Device Violation

Case Number: PD-P2500639

Police conducted a traffic stop on West Water Street near Paint Street for a traffic control violation.

Parking Complaint Addressed

Case Number: PD-P2500642

A parking complaint on West 4th Street led to the towing of a vehicle belonging to a deceased owner.

Theft Investigation at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2500643

Officers responded to a reported theft at Walmart on River Trace Lane. Investigation continues.

Warrant Served for Failure to Appear

Case Number: PD-P2500646

A warrant was served to Daniel Scurlock for failure to appear related to a prior criminal mischief charge.

Left-Turn Crash Report Taken

Case Number: PD-P2500644

A crash report was filed after a left-turn right-of-way violation on North Bridge Street.

Theft Report at River Trace Lane

Case Number: PD-P2500647

Authorities responded to a theft report at 85 River Trace Lane. Investigation pending.

Hit-Skip Accident at Kroger

Case Number: PD-P2500648

Police investigated a hit-and-run accident at Kroger on North Bridge Street. Case continues.

Shoplifting Report on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2500649

A theft report was taken at 1470 North Bridge Street. Investigation is ongoing.

Hit-and-Run Crash on Ewing Street

Case Number: PD-P2500650

A crash report was filed for a hit-and-run accident on Ewing Street.

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