An overall summary of the day’s incidents: Police officers in Chillicothe, Ohio, responded to a variety of incidents on March 1, 2025. These included multiple traffic violations, cases of theft, and a report of unlawful restraint. Several citations were issued, and some investigations remain ongoing. Below is a summary of each reported case.

Red Light Violation

Case Number: PD-P2501050

An officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of E. Main St. and Watt St. for a red light violation. A citation was issued.

Traffic Violation – Driving Under Suspension

Case Number: PD-P2501051

An officer stopped a vehicle at 787 Washington Ave. for a driving under suspension violation. A citation was issued.

Theft Investigation at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2501052

Officers responded to a theft complaint at Walmart, located at 85 River Trace Ln. The investigation is ongoing.

Theft Report on S Walnut St

Case Number: PD-P2501053

Officers were dispatched to a theft report on S Walnut St. The investigation continues.

Traffic Accident – Failure to Stay in Lane and Leaving the Scene

Case Number: PD-P2501054

Police responded to a crash at 155 Columbia Ave. The driver allegedly failed to stay in marked lanes and left the scene. The investigation is pending.

Traffic Violation – Expired Plate and Driving Under Suspension

Case Number: PD-P2501055

A traffic stop was conducted on E Main St. for an expired plate and a driving under suspension violation.

Traffic Violation – Expired Tags and Failure to File

Case Number: PD-P2501056

Officers stopped a vehicle on N Watt St. near E Water St. due to expired tags. A citation was issued.

Speeding Violation

Case Number: PD-P2501057

An officer observed a silver Mazda 3 speeding at 45 mph in a 25 mph zone on E Main St. The driver, Kevin Groves, was issued a citation and given a court date of March 10, 2025.

Unlawful Restraint and Criminal Trespass

Case Number: PD-P2501058

Police responded to a domestic violence complaint on University Dr. The investigation is pending.

Disorderly Conduct on Arch St

Case Number: PD-P2501059

Officers were dispatched to 530 Arch St. Apt. 18 in response to a disorderly conduct incident.

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