On May 30th, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 23 incidents across the city, including traffic violations, thefts, criminal trespassing, warrant-related arrests, and other disturbances. Several investigations remain ongoing, including a report of gross sexual imposition involving a juvenile, multiple theft cases, and repeated instances of criminal trespass. Here is a summary of each reported incident.

Theft at Pilot Gas Station

Case Number: PD-P2502850

An employee at the Pilot gas station on E Main St flagged down police shortly after midnight to report a theft without consent. The investigation is ongoing.

Traffic Citations on N Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502853

A citation for an expired plate/validation sticker was issued during a traffic stop on N Bridge Street near the Nourse Automall.

Traffic Stop Under Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2502855

A traffic stop involving a red Ford Escape was conducted on E Main St. The case is under investigation.

Warrant Executed at Ross County Jail

Case Number: PD-P2502854

Police served a Failure to Appear warrant at the Ross County Jail on May 30th.

Criminal Trespass on E Main St

Case Number: PD-P2502856

Officers responded to a disorderly complaint at 1111 E Main St, resulting in a criminal trespass investigation.

Disorderly Conduct at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2502857

Police responded to a report of disorderly behavior at 85 River Trace Lane, the location of Walmart. No criminal charges were filed.

Traffic Accident on Cleveland St

Case Number: PD-P2502858

An accident report was filed following a crash on Cleveland Street. No injuries or citations were noted in the summary.

Non-Suspicious Death on Deerpath

Case Number: PD-P2502859

Officers were dispatched to 6 Deerpath following a report of a possible deceased female. The death is considered non-suspicious.

Theft Investigation on Seney Rd

Case Number: PD-P2502861

Police investigated a theft reported at 72 Seney Rd. The case remains open.

Disorderly Conduct on Eastern Ave

Case Number: PD-P2502862

An officer responded to a disturbance involving fighting or threatening behavior at 406 Eastern Ave.

Investigation into Sexual Assault of Juvenile

Case Number: PD-P2502860

Police launched an investigation into a report of gross sexual imposition involving a victim under age 13, made at the Chillicothe Police Department lobby.

Intersection Obstruction on N Bridge St

Case Number: PD-P2502863

Emily Woodruff and Carol Kinney were cited for obstructing traffic at Bridge and Pawnee after blocking the intersection with their vehicles.

Crash on S Hickory St

Case Number: PD-P2502864

Officers responded to a crash at the intersection of S Hickory and E Main. Investigation is ongoing.

OVI and Traffic Violations at N Bridge St

Case Number: PD-P2502865

A driver was cited and arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence, running a red light, and weaving on N Bridge St.

Criminal Trespass on Mill St

Case Number: PD-P2502868

Police were dispatched to 525 Mill St regarding a trespass complaint. The investigation is ongoing.

Intersection Obstruction by Indiana Driver

Case Number: PD-P2502866

A gray SUV with Indiana plates was stopped and the driver, Magdonal Dubon, was cited for blocking the intersection at Bridge and Pawnee.

Criminal Trespass on E 5th St

Case Number: PD-P2502867

Police responded to a trespass complaint at 196 E 5th St. No further details were provided.

Criminal Trespass on Clay St

Case Number: PD-P2502869

Officers investigated a trespassing complaint at 315 Clay St. The investigation is ongoing.

Welfare Check Leads to Warrant Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2502870

Police responded to 894 Columbus St for a welfare check and discovered an active warrant. The investigation continues.

Drug Possession and Warrant Arrest

Case Number: PD-P2502871

During a patrol on E 2nd and N Hickory, an officer made a citizen contact that revealed drug possession and a warrant. The investigation is ongoing.

Warrant Arrest on N Bridge St

Case Number: PD-P2502872

Barbara Sandlin was arrested on North Bridge Street for an active warrant and transported to the Ross County Jail. She was served a probation violation warrant and ordered to serve 83 days.

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