On May 28, 2025, Chillicothe police responded to a variety of incidents, ranging from criminal offenses such as assault, theft, and drug trafficking, to parking complaints and non-criminal cases. Officers conducted several investigations involving domestic disputes, suspicious behavior, and juvenile offenses, while also handling multiple accidental or error-generated reports. Below is a breakdown of each reported case by location and offense.

Assault at MacArthur Gardens

Case Number: PD-P2502795

Officers were dispatched to Columbus Street in the early hours regarding a disorderly situation. The case involves an assault. Investigation is ongoing.

Vehicle Theft Report on Cedar Street

Case Number: PD-P2502796

Police responded to the 500 block of Cedar Street for a reported stolen vehicle. While the case is currently categorized as non-criminal, it remains under investigation.

Welfare Check on Safford Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502800

Officers conducted a welfare check on Safford Avenue. No criminal activity has been found, but the case remains open.

Parking Disputes on Madison Avenue

Case Numbers: PD-P2502797, PD-P2502798

Two separate non-criminal parking complaints were investigated at 734 Madison Avenue.

Erroneous Report Logged on Madison Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502799

A report filed at this address was determined to be in error.

Parking Issue at Monroe Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502801

Police responded to 811 Monroe Avenue regarding a parking issue. No criminal action was taken.

Theft Complaint on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502804

Officers investigated a theft reported as occurring without the owner’s consent. The case remains active.

Erroneous Report on Monroe Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502802

A report made at this location was determined to be filed in error.

Parking Disputes on East 4th Street

Case Numbers: PD-P2502803, PD-P2502805

Officers conducted two separate parking-related investigations at 660 and 728 E 4th Street.

Parking Complaint on Lillie Street

Case Number: PD-P2502806

A non-criminal response was made to 432 Lillie Street concerning improper parking.

Parking Complaint on Charles Street

Case Number: PD-P2502807

Police handled a parking issue at 469 Charles Street. No further action was noted.

Domestic Dispute on East Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2502808

Police were dispatched to 429 E Water Street due to a domestic disturbance involving disorderly conduct.

Credit Card Misuse on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2502811

A theft involving misuse of a credit card was reported at Houch’s on Main Street. The incident remains under investigation.

Erroneous Report on Stanley Street

Case Number: PD-P2502809

This case was established as a reporting error.

Parking Issue on South McArthur Street

Case Number: PD-P2502810

A non-criminal parking complaint was addressed at 348 S McArthur Street.

Juvenile Offense on Burbridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502812

A juvenile was arrested on charges of being habitually disobedient. The investigation continues.

Dog Bite Incident on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2502813

A dog bite report was investigated in the 600 block of E Main Street. The case is ongoing.

Erroneous Damage Report on West Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2502814

A traffic-related report was closed after officers found no observable damage or need to report.

Traffic Incident on East Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2502815

A failure to yield at a stop sign resulted in a vehicle accident. A formal accident report has been completed.

Shoplifting at Wal-Mart

Case Number: PD-P2502816

Criminal mischief and deceptive theft were reported at the local Wal-Mart on River Trace Lane. Investigation continues.

Drug Trafficking Investigation on North Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2502818

A drug trafficking case was opened in Chillicothe on May 28. The investigation is ongoing.

Credit Card Theft on Mechanic Street

Case Number: PD-P2502820

Officers responded to 260 Mechanic Street following a report of credit card misuse. The case remains under investigation.

Non-Criminal Complaint on East 2nd Street

Case Number: PD-P2502819

A citizen filed a non-criminal complaint at the Law Enforcement Center. Ongoing inquiries are in place.

Arrest Warrant Served on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502821

While responding to a suspicious person call, officers located Donta Thompson, who had an active warrant for a dog-related violation. He was arrested and summoned to court.

Domestic Situation on Laurel Street

Case Number: PD-P2502822

Police were dispatched to 653 Laurel Street for a domestic disorderly conduct situation. The investigation is active.

Possible Child Abuse Investigated

Case Number: PD-P2502823

Police spoke with a representative from Nationwide Children’s Hospital regarding a potential child abuse case. Investigation is underway.

Traffic Stop for Obstructed License Plate

Case Number: PD-P2502824

A traffic stop was performed at 760 North Bridge Street due to an obstructed license plate. Further details are being reviewed.

Hit-and-Run on Columbus Street

Case Number: PD-P2502825

Officers investigated a vehicle abandoned in the street with its door open. The incident may involve failure to control and leaving the scene. The case is open.

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