On March 7, 2025, officers responded to multiple incidents across the city, including traffic violations, warrants, assaults, thefts, and a non-suspicious death investigation. Several arrests were made, and investigations are ongoing in numerous cases. Below are summaries of the reported incidents.
Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant and Resisting Arrest
Case Number: PD-P2501176
An officer conducted a traffic stop on an orange Pontiac on Marietta Road. The driver was found to have a warrant and resisted arrest. The investigation is ongoing.
Animal Cruelty Complaint
Case Number: PD-P2501177
Officers responded to 579 N High St regarding an animal cruelty complaint. The case remains under investigation.
Warrant Arrest on N Paint St
Case Number: PD-P2501178
Officers executed a warrant arrest on N Paint St.
Assault Investigation Near Park Entrance
Case Number: PD-P2501179
Police are investigating an assault that occurred near Yoctangee Blvd at the park entrance.
Open Burning Complaint
Case Number: PD-P2501182
Authorities were called to Consumer Center Dr regarding an open burning complaint. Investigation continues.
Traffic Citation for Failure to Signal
Case Number: PD-P2501180
A driver was cited after failing to signal before changing course near Yoctangee Parkway.
Speeding and Red Light Violation in School Zone
Case Number: PD-P2501181
Officers stopped a speeding silver vehicle that ran a red light in the CHS school zone.
Warrant Report on N Paint St
Case Number: PD-P2501185
A warrant report was taken on N Paint St.
Disorderly Conduct at Christy’s Pizza
Case Number: PD-P2501184
Officers responded to Christy’s Pizza on E Water St following a threats complaint. The investigation is ongoing.
Theft Reported on E Main St
Case Number: PD-P2501188
A theft complaint was filed on E Main St.
Criminal Trespassing on E Main St
Case Number: PD-P2501187
A detective responded to a suspicious person report on E Main St. A report was taken.
Crash Investigation on S Sugar St
Case Number: PD-P2501189
Police are investigating a traffic crash at the intersection of Sugar St and E 7th St.
Child Custody Issue Resolved
Case Number: PD-P2501191
Officers responded to a child custody dispute at the Child Development and Family Services Center on University Dr. The matter was resolved.
Traffic Stop for License Plate and Suspension Violation
Case Number: PD-P2501192
A driver was stopped on N High St for an obstructed license plate and driving under suspension. Investigation continues.
Theft by Telephone Scam at Walmart
Case Number: PD-P2501193
Police responded to Walmart on River Trace Ln regarding a theft of money involving a telephone scam. A report was taken.
Assault Complaint on Lincoln Ave
Case Number: PD-P2501195
Officers were called to 542 Lincoln Ave for a disorderly conduct complaint. The case remains under investigation.
Warrant Served at Ross County Jail
Case Number: PD-P2501194
An officer served warrants to an inmate at Ross County Jail for failure to report and failure to appear.
Shoplifting Investigation at Menard’s
Case Number: PD-P2501196
Officers responded to a theft report at Menard’s on N Bridge St. Investigation is ongoing.
Warrant Arrest on N Bridge St
Case Number: PD-P2501197
Officers arrested Joseph LaRue on N Bridge St for an outstanding warrant for drug possession. He was transported to jail and held in lieu of bond.
Injury Crash at Stop Sign
Case Number: PD-P2501198
Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at E Main St and S Rose St. A citation was issued, and a crash report was completed.
Non-Suspicious Death Investigation
Case Number: PD-P2501199
Police are investigating a non-suspicious death at 386 1/2 Locust St.
Multi-Vehicle Crash on E 2nd St
Case Number: PD-P2501200
Officers responded to 429 E 2nd St for a multi-vehicle injury accident. The investigation continues.
Hit-and-Run on Private Property
Case Number: PD-P2501201
Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at 40 N Bridge St. Investigation is pending.