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.