On February 17, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to multiple incidents, including disorderly conduct, theft, missing persons, and traffic violations. Officers issued citations for expired plates and open liquor containers, initiated investigations into criminal trespass and unruly juvenile behavior, and arrested an individual with outstanding warrants. Below is a summary of each case reported on this day.

Open Liquor Container in a Vehicle

Case Number: PD-P2500839

On February 17, 2025, officers responded to the 700 block of Safford Ave for a report of two individuals sitting in a parked vehicle for an extended period. Upon contact, officers discovered open bottles of beer inside the vehicle. Quinten M. Maxwell and Lyndon M. White were issued summons for possessing an open liquor container.

Disorderly Conduct Reported

Case Number: PD-P2500841

Officers were dispatched to 1111 E Main Street regarding a possible assault that reportedly occurred on Wetzel Drive. The investigation is ongoing.

Theft Complaint at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2500840

On February 17, 2025, Walmart Loss Prevention reported a theft. The Chillicothe Police Department initiated an investigation into the matter.

Missing Person Reported

Case Number: PD-P2500842

Police responded to 104 Ewing Street regarding a missing person. The investigation is pending.

Criminal Trespass Incident

Case Number: PD-P2500843

Officers responded to 39 S Mulberry Street for a trespass complaint. Further details were not provided.

Traffic Stop for Suspended License

Case Number: PD-P2500844

A traffic stop was conducted on E Water Street near Columbia Street. The driver was cited for driving under suspension, including FRA and random verification suspension.

Citation for Expired Plates

Case Number: PD-P2500845

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an expired plate/validation sticker. The driver was issued a citation.

Unruly Juvenile Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2500847

Officers were dispatched to 36 E 7th Street for an unruly juvenile complaint. The investigation remains ongoing.

Arrest for Outstanding Warrants

Case Number: PD-P2500848

Officers located Michael Underwood near Midas on N Bridge Street. A records check confirmed he had two outstanding warrants for failure to appear. Underwood was arrested and transported to jail without incident.

Welfare Check Conducted

Case Number: PD-P2500849

Officers conducted a welfare check at 78 S Walnut Street (Tiffin Towers) following a dispatch request. The investigation continues.

Death Notification Request

Case Number: PD-P2500850

Deputy A. Hollis of the Ross County Sheriff’s Office requested the Chillicothe Police Department assist with a death notification at 104 Ewing Street. The report remains open.

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