On May 12, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a series of incidents ranging from traffic stops and warrants to more serious matters including theft, a domestic disturbance, and a reported death investigation. Officers also dealt with juvenile complaints, a protection order violation, and cases of non-criminal matters that required police presence for documentation or ongoing inquiry. The day concluded with a late-night arrest involving resisting police and obstruction.

Warrant Served Following Trespassing Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2502471

At 3:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to 894 1/2 Fleet Street in response to a trespassing report. A warrant was served at the scene.

SWAT Team Assists in Ongoing Sheriff’s Office Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2502472

The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office requested SWAT assistance. Investigation is ongoing; incident logged as a warrant matter.

Speeding Traffic Stops Conducted on E Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2502473

At 8:22 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding on Main Street near Mulberry.

Violation of Protection Order Reported at Police Complex

Case Number: PD-P2502474

Police responded to the Law Enforcement Complex lobby following reports of a possible protection order violation.

Second Speeding Stop Issued Near Mulberry

Case Number: PD-P2502475

Another speeding-related traffic stop occurred on Main Street near Mulberry at 8:43 a.m.

Juvenile Complaint at N Brownell Street Under Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2502476

An officer was dispatched to N Brownell Street for a juvenile-related complaint. The case remains under investigation.

Burglary Reported in S Hickory Street Garage

Case Number: PD-P2502477

A theft without consent was reported after a garage break-in in the 200 block of S Hickory Street.

Missing Medication Complaint Filed

Case Number: PD-P2502478

An investigation is ongoing into a non-criminal complaint involving missing medication on N High Street.

Custodial Dispute at Chillicothe Intermediate School

Case Number: PD-P2502480

Officers responded to a custody disagreement at the intermediate school. Both parties were contacted, leading to an active investigation.

Driver Cited for Operating Under Suspension

Case Number: PD-P2502479

William Edgar Dear Jr. was stopped on N Bridge Street and issued a citation after officers found his driver’s license was under suspension.

Suicidal Individual Reported on Columbus Street

Case Number: PD-P2502481

Police investigated a non-criminal report involving a suicidal female. The case remains under review.

Non-Suspicious Death Investigated on N High Street

Case Number: PD-P2502482

Officers were dispatched to 12 N High Street for a report of a deceased individual. The death is believed to be non-suspicious.

Property Damage Following Traffic Accident

Case Number: PD-P2502483

An officer was called to 68 E Main Street to investigate a property damage crash. Investigation is ongoing.

Unruly Juvenile Reported on Plum Street

Case Number: PD-P2502484

A complaint was made at 166 Plum Street regarding a juvenile allegedly behaving in a habitually disobedient manner.

Multiple Charges After Domestic Dispute on S Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2502488

At 11:17 p.m., officers arrived at 287 S Paint Street for a domestic dispute which resulted in charges of resisting arrest, obstruction, and disorderly conduct.

Warrant Served at Ross County Jail

Case Number: PD-P2502487

Officers served a warrant at Ross County Jail without incident shortly after 11:30 p.m.

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