On February 16, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to multiple incidents, including traffic stops, criminal trespass cases, a firearm discharge, and a disorderly conduct report. Officers also conducted warrant pickups and drug-related investigations. Below is a summary of each reported case.

Traffic Stops and Vehicle Violations

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Officers conducted a traffic stop at 12:31 a.m. on Hirn Street for a stop sign violation.

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A maroon Toyota was stopped on E 4th Street at 2:25 a.m. The driver was investigated for possession of a Schedule I or II substance and driving under suspension. Investigation pending.

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A traffic stop was conducted at 3:59 p.m. on N Bridge Street for an expired plate/validation sticker.

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At 4:11 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at Cashland on N Bridge Street for driving under suspension. Investigation continues.

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A traffic stop was conducted at 5:25 p.m. on E Water Street for a stop sign violation.

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Officers conducted a traffic stop at 8:42 p.m. on N Bridge Street for an expired plate/validation sticker.

Drug and Firearm-Related Incidents

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At 7:26 a.m., dispatch reported a firearm discharge at 212 S Walnut Street. The incident is under investigation.

Crashes and Traffic Violations

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A crash was reported at 8:26 a.m. on Cox Avenue due to failure to control and weaving. A crash report was taken.

Criminal Trespassing Cases

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At 9:17 a.m., officers responded to a trespass complaint on the 1100 block of E Main Street. Katherine Knights was contacted and barred from the property.

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Officers responded to Sack N Save on E Main Street at 12:38 p.m. for a trespassing complaint. Investigation pending.

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At 6:46 p.m., officers responded to an active trespass incident at 432 Lillie Street. A report was taken.

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An active trespass incident was reported at 7:59 p.m. at Old Salem Community Church on S Mulberry Street. The issue was resolved.

Warrant Pickup

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Officers picked up Zackary Sparks from Pickaway County Jail at 3:42 p.m. He had warrants for probation violations and was transported without incident.

Disorderly Conduct

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At 11:57 p.m., police responded to a 911 hang-up on W Water Street, resulting in a disorderly conduct report. Nothing further.

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