On April 21, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 20 reported incidents ranging from criminal mischief, shoplifting, and drug possession to traffic violations, menacing, and open container offenses. Several complaints occurred at Walmart on River Trace Lane, including multiple shoplifting cases and a reported physical altercation. Arrests and summonses were issued in several cases, while others remain under investigation.

Criminal Mischief on South Brownell Street

Case Number: PD-P2502041

An officer responded to a vandalism complaint at 38 S Brownell St. The investigation is ongoing.

Speed Enforcement on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2502042

While running stationary radar near E Main and Paint Streets, an officer initiated a speed enforcement operation. The investigation is pending.

Traffic Stop on West Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2502043

An officer conducted a traffic stop along West Main Street near Paint Street. No further details are available.

Theft Report on East Seventh Street

Case Number: PD-P2502044

Police initiated an investigation following a theft complaint on East Seventh Street. The case remains open.

Harassment Claimed on Toledo Street

Case Number: PD-P2502045

A menacing complaint was filed from 933 Toledo Street. An investigation is underway.

Stop Sign Violation on East Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2502046

An officer conducted a traffic stop on Water Street near Mulberry Street for a stop sign violation.

Walmart Shoplifting Arrest Involving Lucas Meddock

Case Number: PD-P2502047

Lucas Meddock was charged with theft after officers responded to a complaint at Walmart on River Trace Lane.

Drug and Warrant Charges After Bicycle Chase on N Plaza Blvd

Case Number: PD-P2502049

A male fled from police on a bicycle following a traffic violation. He was later apprehended and charged with possession of drugs, possessing paraphernalia, obstruction, and having an outstanding warrant.

Shoplifting Reported at Walmart on River Trace Lane

Case Number: PD-P2502051

A summons was issued after officers responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, 85 River Trace Lane.

Expired Validation Sticker Cited on East 5th Street

Case Number: PD-P2502050

A vehicle was stopped for having an expired plate or validation sticker. No further information is noted.

Second Shoplifting Complaint at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2502052

Officers again responded to Walmart for a separate shoplifting incident. A summons was issued.

Crash Leads to Citation at West Water and North High Streets

Case Number: PD-P2502053

Officers were dispatched to a non-injury collision. A citation was issued and a crash report filed.

Child Endangerment and Evidence Tampering on West 7th Street

Case Number: PD-P2502055

While on patrol, an officer observed a gray Chevy Malibu with tinted windows. The driver is under investigation for child endangerment and tampering with evidence.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint on West 7th Street

Case Number: PD-P2502054

Officers issued a warning after responding to a disorderly conduct report at 802 Lincoln Park.

Investigation Error Report on Church Street

Case Number: PD-P2502057

A report was filed in error for an incident on Church Street.

Altercation Reported at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2502058

A fight was reported at 85 River Trace Lane. The investigation is ongoing.

Open Container Violation Investigated on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502059

An officer responded to a reckless driver complaint near Harbor Freight. An open container violation is under investigation.

Theft Report at Sherman Park

Case Number: PD-P2502060

A theft complaint was reported at 1105 Sherman Park late at night. Investigation continues.

Warrant Arrest on North Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2502061

Police executed a warrant arrest on North Paint Street. Investigation is still active.

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