On May 9, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of incidents across the city. These included theft, trespassing, criminal mischief, traffic violations, and more serious offenses such as aggravated menacing. Below is a summary of each case reported during the day.

Theft and Criminal Mischief Reported at Police Department

Case Number: PD-P2502427

An individual reported a break-in of a vending machine to police at the Chillicothe Police Department lobby on May 9 at 9:04 AM. The report includes charges of theft without consent and criminal mischief.

Trespassing Incident at Laundromat

Case Number: PD-P2502428

Officers were dispatched to S Walnut St in response to a criminal trespass complaint. Clara Walters was found sleeping inside Trippies Laundromat and became disorderly when asked to leave. She was officially barred from the premises by officers on the scene.

Vandalism Investigation on Whaley Place

Case Number: PD-P2502429

Police responded to Whaley Place at 10:12 AM for a criminal mischief complaint involving vandalism. The investigation is still ongoing.

Report Logged in Error on Washington Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502430

This report was initially opened in error. It was later determined to be a civil matter and has been updated accordingly.

Warrant Suspect Flees During Littering Stop

Case Number: PD-P2502431

An officer attempted to stop a male suspected of littering from a motor vehicle and obstructing official business. The suspect, who had active warrants, was seen traveling southbound on N Bridge Street when the stop was initiated.

Juvenile Complaint on Toledo Street

Case Number: PD-P2502432

Police were dispatched at 1:48 PM to Toledo Street in response to an unruly juvenile. The incident was classified as non-criminal and remains under investigation.

Aggravated Menacing and Unlawful Restraint at Sherman Park

Case Number: PD-P2502433

Officers responded to a disturbance at 505 Sherman Park around 2:40 PM. The case involves allegations of aggravated menacing and unlawful restraint.

Motorist Passed Stopped School Bus on E Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2502434

While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle pass a stopped school bus with its stop signs deployed and children exiting. The driver, identified as Eric Thompson, admitted to the violation during a traffic stop.

Incident Logged on E Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2502435

An incident was reported on E Main Street at 4:11 PM. Specific details were not provided in the summary.

Traffic Crash on N Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502437

A crash report was taken on N Bridge Street at 4:58 PM. No additional details were provided.

Additional Activity on N Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502436

A second entry was logged on N Bridge Street at 5:01 PM, but no narrative was included in the record.

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