On July 31, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 14 incidents ranging from active warrant arrests and suspected theft to disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and mental health concerns. Several investigations remain ongoing following complaints involving threats, shoplifting, domestic matters, and an alleged assault. Police activity occurred across multiple locations including North Paint Street, Columbus Street, North Bridge Street, and others throughout the city.

Warrant Arrest at Law Enforcement Complex

Case Number: PD-P2504041

On July 31 at 5:26 a.m., officers arrested Ivan Smallwood at the Law Enforcement Complex on two active arrest warrants. Smallwood was taken into custody and transferred to the Ross County Jail.

Investigation Underway in Shoplifting Complaint

Case Number: PD-P2504042

A theft without consent incident was reported on River Trace Lane at 9:06 a.m. The case, relating to a shoplifting complaint, is currently under investigation.

Theft Report at Law Enforcement Complex

Case Number: PD-P2504043

An officer responded at 9:50 a.m. to a report of a possible theft at the Law Enforcement Complex. The investigation is pending.

Threat Reported on Columbus Street

Case Number: PD-P2504044

Police were dispatched at 10:34 a.m. to the Law Enforcement Complex regarding a report of a threat. The incident is under investigation.

Warrant Response Leads Officers to Fight Report on King Street

Case Number: PD-P2504045

At 10:37 a.m., police responded to a disturbance involving a fight at 102 King Street. Upon arrival, officers investigated an active warrant. Further details are pending.

Suicidal Subject Reported on Capital Drive

Case Number: PD-P2504046

At 11:07 a.m., officers were called to Capital Drive concerning a suicidal individual. The matter is being investigated as a non-criminal incident.

Children Services Requests Ex-Parte Order

Case Number: PD-P2504047

Police responded at 11:51 a.m. to 897 Cleveland Avenue after Children Services requested an ex-parte order. The situation remains under investigation.

Vehicle Egged on Sherman Park

Case Number: PD-P2504048

At 12:27 p.m., Brooke Hadlock of 501 Sherman Park reported that her vehicle had been vandalized with eggs. The incident is being investigated as criminal mischief.

Child Removal Leads to Warrant Check on Commache Road

Case Number: PD-P2504049

At 4:14 p.m., officers responded to 618 Commache Road concerning a child removal initiated by Children Services. A warrant issue was involved, and the investigation is continuing.

Threats Complaint at Mcarthur Gardens

Case Number: PD-P2504050

Police were dispatched at 5:31 p.m. to 1049 Columbus Street on a disorderly conduct complaint involving threats. The case is under investigation.

Domestic Dispute Reported on Harold Drive

Case Number: PD-P2504051

At 6:23 p.m., police were called to 302 Harold Drive (101 Hallway) concerning a domestic situation. The matter is being handled as a non-criminal case and remains under investigation.

Assault and Trespassing Reported at Planet Fitness

Case Number: PD-P2504052

An assault and criminal trespass incident occurred at 1080 N. Bridge Street (Planet Fitness) around 6:37 p.m. Police are continuing to investigate.

911 Hang-Up on Madison Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2504053

Police responded at 8:29 p.m. to 757 Madison Avenue after a 911 hang-up. The incident is classified as non-criminal and remains under review.

Disturbance Investigated on South Brownell Street

Case Number: PD-P2504054

At 10:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to a disturbance at 73 South Brownell Street. The incident is under investigation for disorderly conduct.

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