On April 1, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of incidents throughout the city. Authorities addressed thefts, drug trafficking, assaults, multiple warrants, a series of traffic accidents, and unruly behavior from juveniles. Investigations are pending in several cases as officers continue to follow up. Below is a summary of notable cases from the day:

Criminal Damaging and Theft on West Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2501654

A report was filed for criminal damaging and theft on West Water Street around midnight.

Traffic Stop Results in Twelve Point Suspension

Case Number: PD-P2501655

A traffic stop at North Bridge Street and Consumer Center Drive resulted in the discovery of a Twelve Point Suspension violation. Investigation is ongoing.

Vehicle Accident on Safford Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2501656

Police responded to a vehicular accident occurring at 7:30 a.m. on Safford Avenue.

Criminal Trespass on Consumer Center Drive

Case Number: PD-P2501657

Authorities were dispatched to Consumer Center Drive to handle a criminal trespass incident.

Possible Overdose on West 7th Street

Case Number: PD-P2501659

Police responded to 304 Lincoln Park for a possible overdose, currently under investigation as a case of disrupting public service.

Unpaid Fines and Failure to Control Result in Crash

Case Number: PD-P2501660

Officers responded to a traffic crash on East 5th Street involving a driver with unpaid fines and a failure to control.

Burglary Reported on South Brownell Street

Case Number: PD-P2501661

A burglary complaint was filed following a police response to 108 South Brownell Street.

Theft and Warrant on River Trace Lane

Case Number: PD-P2501664

Officers investigated a theft and served a warrant on River Trace Lane.

Warrant Arrest on Columbus Street

Case Number: PD-P2501662

Police located and apprehended a wanted person near McArthur Gardens at 1049 Columbus Street.

Drug Trafficking Investigation Launched

Case Number: PD-P2501663

A detective opened a drug trafficking investigation centered within Chillicothe.

Crash Report Filed on Piatt Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2501665

A vehicular accident report was taken following a collision on Piatt Avenue.

Warrant Arrest at County Line

Case Number: PD-P2501666

A male with a Chillicothe Police Department warrant was taken into custody at the Ross/Pickaway county line and transported to jail.

Warrant Arrest in Downtown Area

Case Number: PD-P2501667

Caleb Manning was arrested near the downtown library after being found with two active Pike County warrants for theft and domestic violence.

Subject with Warrant Taken Into Custody at Jail

Case Number: PD-P2501668

Police met with jail staff in reference to a subject who had an outstanding warrant. Investigation is ongoing.

Juvenile Complaint on West 7th Street

Case Number: PD-P2501669

Officers responded to 801 Lincoln Park regarding behaviors of an unruly juvenile. Case remains under review.

Juvenile Assault on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2501673

A juvenile was arrested following a reported assault behind 83 East 4th Street.

Complaint Investigated on Mill Street

Case Number: PD-P2501670

Police investigated an incident on Mill Street. Details remain under review.

Theft and Criminal Trespass at Kroger

Case Number: PD-P2501672

A shoplifting and trespass complaint was reported at 887 North Bridge Street. Investigation continues.

Theft from Vehicle on East 5th Street

Case Number: PD-P2501671

Police received a theft complaint involving a vehicle at 116 East 5th Street.

Parking Incident Results in Citations on Olive Street

Case Number: PD-P2501674

A parked vehicle was struck during a parking attempt on Olive Street. The damaged car was towed due to expired registration.

Disorderly Conduct Investigation on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2501675

Police responded to disorderly conduct concerns at 761 East Main Street. Investigation is ongoing.

Breaking and Entering and Theft on North Poplar Street

Case Number: PD-P2501676

A shed at the rear of 179 North Poplar Street was broken into and items were reported stolen. A report was filed.

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