On April 23, 2025, Chillicothe police responded to numerous incidents across the city, ranging from traffic violations and thefts to more serious matters such as domestic violence and drug possession. Officers conducted multiple traffic stops for license-related issues, served active warrants, and investigated several theft complaints. Domestic disputes and disorderly conduct also required police intervention throughout the day and night.
Traffic Stop – No Licensed Driver
Case Number: PD-P2502082
At 12:29 a.m., a vehicle was stopped at 808 Eastern Ave. The temporary permit holder was unaccompanied by a licensed driver. The investigation is ongoing.
Drug Paraphernalia Discovered During Traffic Stop
Case Number: PD-P2502083
At 1:57 a.m., a traffic stop on North Bridge Street led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia. One arrest was made.
Failure to Control – Hit-Skip on S. Hickory
Case Number: PD-P2502084
Officers responded at 8:19 a.m. to a hit-skip on South Hickory Street. Investigation is ongoing.
Warrant Served on Akron Street
Case Number: PD-P2502085
At 8:48 a.m., officers served a warrant at 898 Akron Street. Further investigation continues.
Driving While Texting on E. Water Street
Case Number: PD-P2502086
A traffic stop for texting while driving occurred near the intersection of Water and Paint streets at 9:25 a.m.
Criminal Mischief on South Renick Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2502087
Dispatched at 10:21 a.m. for reports of disorderly conduct on South Renick Avenue. The matter is under investigation.
Second Driving While Texting Incident Near Water and Paint
Case Number: PD-P2502088
At 10:45 a.m., another driver was stopped for texting while driving in the same area as the earlier incident.
License Suspension & Verification Failure on Eastern
Case Number: PD-P2502089
A random verification stop at 11:26 a.m. on Eastern Avenue resulted in a citation for a license suspension.
Driver Lacked Valid License on E. Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2502090
At 12:01 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle on East Main near Douglas. The driver lacked a valid license.
Criminal Trespass at Valero on N. Bridge
Case Number: PD-P2502092
Officers investigated a trespassing case at the Valero at 228 N. Bridge Street at 1:29 p.m. following a theft complaint.
Theft Complaint Reported on E. 2nd Street
Case Number: PD-P2502093
At 1:46 p.m., officers responded to a reported theft at 411 East 2nd Street. Investigation continues.
Traffic Violations—Suspended License and Failure to Yield
Case Number: PD-P2502094
A traffic stop on Diehl Street at 1:48 p.m. resulted in citations for a suspended license and failure to yield.
Warrant Arrest Conducted at Pickaway County Jail
Case Number: PD-P2502096
Tammy Bartoe was taken into custody on an active Chillicothe Municipal Court warrant and transported to RCJ.
Theft Reported During Domestic Dispute on N. Bridge
Case Number: PD-P2502095
At 3:31 p.m., police responded to 887 N. Bridge Street. A theft was reported in connection with a domestic situation.
Illegal Turn on W. Main Results in Citation
Case Number: PD-P2502097
At 5:26 p.m., a driver illegally turned left at a posted no-left-turn intersection. She was cited and released.
Right of Way Violation During Left Turn
Case Number: PD-P2502098
A traffic violation for failure to yield right of way during a left turn occurred at 5:27 p.m. on East Main Street.
Misuse of Credit Card Investigated on Columbus St.
Case Number: PD-P2502099
An officer responded to a misuse of credit card complaint at 1049 Columbus Street at 5:46 p.m.
Hit-and-Run Reported on Columbus Street
Case Number: PD-P2502100
At 5:49 p.m., officers took a hit-skip report on Columbus Street. The incident is under investigation.
Domestic Violence Incident on Toledo Street
Case Number: PD-P2502101
At 7:49 p.m., police responded to a domestic violence incident at 915 Toledo Street. Investigation continues.
Domestic Dispute on Wetzel Drive
Case Number: PD-P2502102
At 9:26 p.m., police investigated a domestic disturbance at 340 Wetzel Drive. Case remains active.
Unruly Juvenile Reported at Sherman Park
Case Number: PD-P2502103
A disorderly juvenile prompted police response to 1103 Sherman Park at 10:15 p.m. Investigation is pending.
Theft Reported at N. Bridge St. Burger King
Case Number: PD-P2502104
At 10:59 p.m., officers responded to a theft report at the Burger King located at 900 N. Bridge Street.
Drug Possession and Warrant at E. 5th Street
Case Number: PD-P2502105
At 11:25 p.m., police discovered drugs and an outstanding warrant during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle on East 5th Street.