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.