On April 10, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 21 incidents across the city. These included multiple warrant arrests, drug possession, several traffic collisions, disorderly conduct complaints, theft cases, and at least three reports of criminal trespass. Investigations remain ongoing in a number of cases.

Criminal Trespass on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2501841

At 2:10 a.m., officers responded to a trespassing complaint at 1111 E Main Street. The report was officially logged as criminal trespass.

Drug Possession and Threat Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2501842

At 94 S Paint Street, police investigated a threat complaint at 3:13 a.m. Drugs classified as Schedule I or II were discovered. The investigation is ongoing.

Traffic Control Violation and Accident

Case Number: PD-P2501843

Officers were dispatched to the area near Belleview and Forest Lane at 8:37 a.m. for a vehicle accident involving a failure to obey traffic control devices. The investigation is pending.

Warrant Arrest on North Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2501844

At 8:48 a.m., authorities documented a warrant arrest on N Paint Street.

Criminal Trespass and Harassment Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2501845

At 11:58 a.m., an officer responded to an incident at Apartment D, 94 South Paint Street involving criminal trespass and telecommunications harassment. The investigation is pending.

Scam Report on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2501846

At 12:41 p.m., a possible scam was reported at Apartment B, 145 E Main Street. Authorities are investigating.

Suspicious Person Leads to Warrant Arrest

Case Number: PD-P2501847

Police were dispatched to 92 S Walnut Street at 1:16 p.m., where a suspicious person was found to have an outstanding warrant.

Theft and Warrant on River Trace Lane

Case Number: PD-P2501850

At 3:11 p.m., a theft was reported at 85 River Trace Lane. One suspect also had a warrant. Investigation is ongoing.

Traffic Collision on Western Avenue – Right of Way Violation

Case Number: PD-P2501848

At 3:40 p.m., Faith Molebash failed to yield while turning left on Western Avenue and caused a collision. She received a citation and court summons.

Rear-End Collision on Western Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2501849

At 3:59 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash on Western Avenue due to a failure to maintain assured clear distance. A crash report was filed.

Disorderly Conduct at Sycamore Street Residence

Case Number: PD-P2501851

At 4:29 p.m., a disorderly conduct complaint was reported at 157 Sycamore Street. The investigation is ongoing.

Rear-End Collision on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2501852

At 4:35 p.m., Joshua Bailey was cited for failing to maintain an assured clear distance on Bridge Street after striking another vehicle in traffic.

Second Collision on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2501853

At 5:09 p.m., a second collision occurred on North Bridge Street when Cody Reynolds rear-ended a vehicle already involved in a previous accident. He received a citation and will appear in Juvenile Court.

Vehicle Collision Due to Improper Backing

Case Number: PD-P2501854

At 5:36 p.m., a crash report was logged on East 5th Street involving improper starting or backing of a vehicle.

Warrant Arrest on Eastern Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2501855

At 6:32 p.m., a female with an active warrant was observed and detained on Eastern Avenue. The investigation is pending.

Disorderly Conduct at Poland Park

Case Number: PD-P2501856

At 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct involving fighting or threatening behavior at Poland Park. Investigation continues.

Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest

Case Number: PD-P2501858

At 7:47 p.m., a traffic stop on a gray Kia K5 on North Bridge Street led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant.

Shoplifting Report on River Trace Lane

Case Number: PD-P2501857

At 8:13 p.m., a second theft was reported on River Trace Lane. The case remains under investigation.

Burglary and Protection Order Violation

Case Number: PD-P2501859

At 8:42 p.m., police responded to 600 W 5th Street Apartment 9 for a violation of a protection order involving a burglary. The investigation is active.

Criminal Trespass at Pilot Store

Case Number: PD-P2501860

At 9:23 p.m., a trespassing complaint was reported at the Pilot gas station on East Main Street. The case is ongoing.

Expired Registration During Traffic Stop

Case Number: PD-P2501861

At 9:52 p.m., a driver was stopped on East 7th Street for an expired plate or validation sticker. A traffic citation was issued.

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