On May 14, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a wide range of incidents, from criminal offenses and traffic violations to welfare checks and parking complaints. Several cases involved criminal mischief, drug paraphernalia, trespassing, and multiple individuals were cited or arrested for outstanding warrants. Officers also dealt with a variety of non-criminal situations, including found property and an unruly juvenile. Investigations are ongoing in several cases.

Traffic Citation Issued for Expired Plates

Case Number: PD-P2502507

An officer issued a traffic citation on N Bridge Street for a vehicle with expired license plates and validation sticker.

Welfare Check Conducted

Case Number: PD-P2502508

Police conducted a welfare check on N Rose Street. Report taken; no further issues reported.

Criminal Trespass Complaint Investigated

Case Number: PD-P2502509

An officer responded to N Bridge Street for a trespassing complaint. A report was filed.

Subject Turned Herself In for Warrant

Case Number: PD-P2502510

Katherine Kurtz turned herself in at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) for a Chillicothe Municipal Court warrant. She was booked and held pending a court appearance.

Possible Burglary Under Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2502511

Officers responded to Warner Avenue for a report of a possible burglary. Criminal mischief is suspected; investigation ongoing.

Parking Issue Reported

Case Number: PD-P2502512

Officers responded to 153 N Rose St regarding a parking concern.

Drug Paraphernalia Found During Suspicious Person Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2502514

Officers were dispatched to E Main Street for a suspicious person. Drug paraphernalia and abuse instruments were suspected; investigation continues.

Additional Parking Concern Logged

Case Number: PD-P2502513

A parking issue was reported at 36 N Rose St. A non-criminal report was filed.

Criminal Mischief Reported on Columbus St

Case Number: PD-P2502516

Criminal mischief was reported on Columbus Street. Officers are continuing their investigation.

Unruly Juvenile Investigated

Case Number: PD-P2502517

An officer responded to Arch Street regarding a report of an unruly juvenile. The matter is under investigation.

More Parking Complaints Addressed

Case Number: PD-P2502515

A parking issue was reported at 39 S Rose St.

Widespread Parking Issues Logged

Case Numbers: PD-P2502519, PD-P2502521, PD-P2502522, PD-P2502523, PD-P2502524, PD-P2502526, PD-P2502528

Officers responded to various addresses on Brownell St, Watt St, Fairview Ave, Prospect St, and N Poplar St for non-criminal parking complaints.

DNA Standards Taken for Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2502520

A report was filed after officers responded to ARMC regarding DNA sample collection. Investigation continues.

Found Property at East Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2502525

Found property was reported and is under investigation at 67 East Water Street.

Suspicious Vehicle Checked Near High St Flood Wall

Case Number: PD-P2502527

A suspicious vehicle was reported on Back Road near the High Street flood wall. Officers responded and are investigating.

Fight and Warrant at Grace Fellowship Church

Case Number: PD-P2502530

A fight occurred at Grace Fellowship Church on Mill St. A warrant-related issue is connected; investigation is ongoing.

Transport Logged – Investigation Continues

Case Number: PD-P2502529

A transport issue was documented on Ewing Street. The case remains open.

Traffic Stop for One-Way Violation

Case Number: PD-P2502531

An officer conducted a traffic stop on S Brownell St for violating one-way street laws.

Traffic Stop for Seatbelt and License Plate Violations

Case Number: PD-P2502533

A driver on Main Street was stopped for a seatbelt offense and having an obstructed license plate.

Trespass Complaint on Columbus St

Case Number: PD-P2502532

Officers responded to a criminal trespass complaint at The Gardens on Columbus St.

Found Property Logged at LEC

Case Number: PD-P2502534

A non-criminal report of found property was recorded at the Law Enforcement Center.

Crash Report Filed – Traffic Offenses Recorded

Case Number: PD-P2502535

A crash occurred on Western Ave involving speed and driving under suspension. See separate crash report.

Theft Investigation Launched at LEC

Case Number: PD-P2502536

A theft complaint was filed at the LEC. Investigation is ongoing.

Driver Attempted to Evade Police

Case Number: PD-P2502537

A black Nissan Altima allegedly attempted to avoid OSP officers. The vehicle was followed and a report filed for driving under suspension.

Complaint Addressed at West Second Street

Case Number: PD-P2502538

A non-criminal complaint was responded to at 502 W. Second St. Investigation ongoing.

Crash on High Street – Assured Clear Distance Violation

Case Number: PD-P2502539

A crash occurred due to a violation of assured clear distance laws. A report was filed.

Vandalism Reported on Fairway Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502540

Officers responded to 250 Fairway Ave for a criminal mischief report. Investigation continues.

Parking Violation in Reserved Handicapped Space

Case Number: PD-P2502541

A vehicle was towed and cited after being found illegally parked in a reserved handicapped space at 547 Mill St.

Individual Barred from Shawnee Lanes

Case Number: PD-P2502543

Officers responded to 1680 N. Bridge St to bar a male from the property. Case remains open.

Ongoing Warrant Investigation on Columbus St

Case Number: PD-P2502542

A warrant arrest investigation remains in progress on Columbus Street.

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