On August 14, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents across the city. Cases ranged from suspected drug activity and criminal mischief to telecommunications harassment and ongoing investigations into disorderly behavior and criminal trespass. Below is a summary of each reported case with its associated case number.
Possession of Schedule I or II Drugs
Case Number: PD-P2504276
A detective, while on duty in an unmarked vehicle during the early morning hours of August 14, observed an incident involving possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance. The investigation remains active.
Warrant Inquiry Over Stolen Trash Can Lids
Case Number: PD-P2504278
Officers responded to the area of 1641 North Bridge Street at 7:32 a.m. as part of an ongoing investigation involving stolen trash can lids. A warrant is under review as part of this case.
Found Bicycle Reported on East Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2504277
At 7:45 a.m., a police officer was flagged down near 222 East Main Street in reference to a found bicycle discovered in an alleyway. The incident was documented as non-criminal.
Criminal Mischief at Mary Lou Park
Case Number: PD-P2504279
Police were dispatched at 12:32 p.m. to South Douglas Avenue due to reported property damage at Mary Lou Park. The incident is under investigation.
Harassing Messages Reported at Kohl’s
Case Number: PD-P2504280
Authorities responded to Kohl’s at 45 River Trace Lane at 1:25 p.m. after receiving a complaint of telecommunications harassment. The situation is being examined further.
Traffic Violation on Riverside Street
Case Number: PD-P2504281
At 2:02 p.m., officers cited a driver for crossing marked or continuous lines on Riverside Street. This traffic incident was formally documented by patrol.
Disorderly Conduct Report on East Water Street
Case Number: PD-P2504282
A call regarding disorderly behavior on East Water Street at 2:47 p.m. prompted police response. The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
Criminal Trespass at Consumer Center
Case Number: PD-P2504284
At 3:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to 1 Consumer Center Drive to investigate an active trespass complaint. The case remains open.
Vandalism on West 7th Street
Case Number: PD-P2504283
Officers were called at 3:47 p.m. to 138 West 7th Street for a vandalism complaint. Criminal mischief was documented, and police continue to investigate.
Criminal Mischief on East Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2504285
A vandalism incident was reported at 30 East Main Street at 4:13 p.m. Police are actively investigating the criminal mischief claim.
Drug Trafficking Investigation Opened
Case Number: PD-P2504286
A detective initiated an investigation at 5:45 p.m. into suspected drug trafficking activities within Chillicothe and Ross County. The case involves suspected sales or offers to sell controlled substances.