On May 21, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of issues spanning criminal incidents, traffic violations, and multiple parking concerns across the city. Officers addressed serious allegations including criminal trespass, burglary, theft, rape, and drug possession, alongside numerous non-criminal complaints mainly centered around parking issues. Several traffic stops also resulted in citations or further investigations. The following are summaries of the day’s notable cases:
Criminal Trespass Investigated on E. Water Street
Case Number: PD-P2502664
An officer responded to a report of threats at 315 E. Water Street around 12:23 a.m. The incident is being investigated as a criminal trespass.
Multiple Parking Complaints Logged Throughout the City
Case Numbers: PD-P2502665, PD-P2502667, PD-P2502668, PD-P2502669, PD-P2502670, PD-P2502672, PD-P2502677, PD-P2502679, PD-P2502680
Officers responded to numerous non-criminal parking complaints on McArthur St, Theatre St, Diehl St, Vincent St, Washington Ave, Adams Ave, and other locations. Investigations are either closed or ongoing.
Found Property on S. Walnut Street
Case Number: PD-P2502666
Officers received a report of found property on S. Walnut Street. Investigation is ongoing.
Telecommunication Harassment Reported at Winona Blvd
Case Number: PD-P2502671
An individual reported potential telecommunication harassment at 185 Winona Blvd. The matter is under investigation as possible disorderly conduct.
Disorderly Conduct Investigated Again on S. Walnut Street
Case Number: PD-P2502674
A disorderly conduct situation was reported on S. Walnut Street. Investigation remains underway.
Theft Reported at Moose Lodge
Case Number: PD-P2502675
A theft complaint was filed at 837 E. Water Street (Moose Lodge). The case is currently under investigation.
Warrant Served on Schriner Road
Case Number: PD-P2502678
Officers responded to 384 Schriner Road on a report of a wanted person. Investigation is ongoing.
Burglary Investigation Initiated on Diehl Street
Case Number: PD-P2502681
Officers responded to 1081 Diehl Street regarding a disturbance, prompting a burglary investigation.
Possible Theft on S. Brownell Street
Case Number: PD-P2502682
A call regarding a possible theft on S. Brownell Street resulted in a non-criminal investigation still in progress.
Traffic Stop Uncovers License Violation
Case Number: PD-P2502683
An officer performed a traffic stop on E. Main Street. The driver was cited for an unobstructed license plate and driving under suspension (DUS).
Driver Stopped for OVI Suspension, Outstanding Warrant
Case Number: PD-P2502684
A routine traffic stop on Eastern Ave for a stop sign violation led to the discovery of a driver operating under OVI suspension and a warrant.
Vehicle Accident on N Bridge Street
Case Number: PD-P2502685
An accident without injuries occurred near N Bridge Street and Marietta Road. The driver received a citation for failure to control and weaving.
Hit-Skip Reported on Gateway Drive
Case Number: PD-P2502686
Officers were called about a hit-skip crash on SR 104 near Gateway Drive. The investigation was referred to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver Cited After Ignoring Stop Sign
Case Number: PD-P2502687
A white Buick LaCrosse was seen running a stop sign at Cutright Drive and E. Water Street. The driver, Jacey Harding, admitted to the violation and was cited at the scene.
Serious Sexual Offense Investigated on Knoles Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2502688
Officers responded to 306 Knoles Avenue in reference to a reported rape. Investigation is ongoing.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Possession Investigation
Case Number: PD-P2502689
A red Ford was stopped on Patton Hill Road. Authorities are investigating possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance along with an outstanding warrant.
Juvenile Issues Reported on Burbridge Street
Case Number: PD-P2502690
An officer responded to an incident involving an unruly juvenile at 182 Burbridge Street. The investigation continues.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Paraphernalia Case
Case Number: PD-P2502691
A traffic stop on North Bridge Street led to an investigation for drug paraphernalia found in a blue Nissan.