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.

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