On April 16, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 18 incidents ranging from criminal trespasses and thefts to accidents and non-criminal complaints. Many investigations remain ongoing. Below is a summary of each incident reported that day.
Vehicle Accident on Safford Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2501948
Officers responded to a vehicle accident at 741 Safford Avenue near the BPO Gas Station. The incident involved a failure to yield while entering Rodway. Investigation is ongoing.
Criminal Trespass on Eastern Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2501949
Police responded to a 911 hang-up call on Eastern Avenue, resulting in a report for criminal trespass. No further details are currently available.
Theft on McKeller Street
Case Number: PD-P2501950
Officers were dispatched to 370 McKeller Street on a theft complaint involving property taken without consent. Investigation is underway.
Utility Theft on W Water Street
Case Number: PD-P2501951
A report of theft of utilities led police to respond to West Water Street. The incident is under investigation as a criminal trespass.
Breaking and Entering on Plyleys Lane
Case Number: PD-P2501952
A burglary complaint brought officers to 547 Plyleys Lane. The incident is being treated as breaking and entering. Investigation remains active.
Warrant Service on S Mulberry Street
Case Number: PD-P2501953
Police served a warrant on South Mulberry Street. The case remains under investigation.
Accident Reported on E 7th Street
Case Number: PD-P2501954
An accident was reported on East 7th Street. No additional details have been provided at this time.
Custody Dispute on Parsons Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2501955
Officers responded to Bishop Flaget School on Parsons Avenue for a non-criminal custody dispute. Investigation is pending.
Theft Reported at Walmart on River Trace Lane
Case Number: PD-P2501957
A theft was reported at Walmart, located at 85 River Trace Lane. Investigation is ongoing.
Protection Order Violation on E Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2501956
Police responded to a complaint on East Main Street involving a violation of a protection order. Investigation continues.
Harassment Complaint on St Andrews Boulevard
Case Number: PD-P2501959
Telecommunications harassment was reported to the Law Enforcement Center involving an incident from St Andrews Boulevard. The case is under investigation.
Warrant on S Paint Street
Case Number: PD-P2501958
A citizen contact led to the service of a warrant on S Paint Street. Investigation is ongoing.
Non-Criminal Incident at Walmart
Case Number: PD-P2501960
Police responded to a non-criminal issue at Walmart on River Trace Lane. The matter is still under review.
Unattended Death on Washington Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2501962
Officers were dispatched to 769 Washington Avenue for a report of an unresponsive male. James Hovater was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic 3. Investigation is ongoing but considered non-suspicious.
Vehicle Operation Without a Valid License
Case Number: PD-P2501961
Officers responded to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle near E 2nd Street and Bridge Street. The driver was found to be operating without a valid license. The investigation continues.
Complaint Behind Chestnut Street
Case Number: PD-P2501963
Officials were called to an area behind 437 Chestnut Street following a complaint. Investigation is continuing.
Juvenile Found Alone on N Bridge Street
Case Number: PD-P2501964
Police responded to Family Dollar at 72 N Bridge Street where a small child was reported walking alone. Investigation is pending.
Criminal Trespass at Moose Lodge
Case Number: PD-P2501965
Officers were dispatched to 837 E Water Street (Moose Lodge) for a complaint involving a female subject requiring trespass notice. Investigation is underway.