On August 15, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 24 separate incidents covering a wide range of activity including traffic violations, thefts, suspicious deaths, disorderly conduct, and child welfare checks. A number of investigations remain open as officers continue to review evidence and conduct follow-ups. Below is a summary of the day’s reported cases.
Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest
Case No. PD-P2504287
On Belleview Avenue near Mead Drive at 12:40 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop resulting in the discovery of an outstanding warrant.
Protection Order Violation Investigated
Case No. PD-P2504288
At 7:30 a.m. on Laurel Street, police dispatched for property damage also began investigating a violation of a protection order.
Texting While Driving Leads to Stop
Case No. PD-P2504290
At 7:59 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on East Water Street near Mulberry Street for a motorist texting while driving.
Child Services Referral Triggers Investigation
Case No. PD-P2504289
At 8:11 a.m. on Mechanic Street, a detective opened a non-criminal investigation following a Child Protection Services referral.
Second Distracted Driving Stop on Same Stretch
Case No. PD-P2504291
At 9:04 a.m., another driver was stopped for texting behind the wheel on East Water Street near Mulberry Street.
Suspicious Death Under Investigation
Case No. PD-P2504292
At 10:22 a.m., detectives were called to Columbus Street regarding a potentially suspicious death. Investigation remains ongoing.
Minor Crash Involving City Vehicle
Case No. PD-P2504293
At 10:58 a.m. on East 7th Street, a crash involving a city vehicle led to a report and accident form being filed.
Intoxicated Individual Investigated for Disorderly Conduct
Case No. PD-P2504294
At 11:09 a.m. on East 2nd Street, police responded to complaints of trespassing and disorderly conduct involving an intoxicated person.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint Downtown
Case No. PD-P2504295
At 11:49 a.m., officers addressed a report of disorderly conduct at 242 East Main Street. Investigation continues.
Children Services Request Follow-up
Case No. PD-P2504296
At 12:03 p.m. on North Brownell Street, officers responded to a non-criminal matter involving Ross County Children Services.
Theft Reported at Central Center
Case No. PD-P2504297
At 2:27 p.m., officers responded to a theft without consent complaint at Central Center.
Lane Violation Results in Non-Injury Crash
Case No. PD-P2504298
At 2:41 p.m., a vehicle crash occurred on North Bridge Street due to a failure to stay in marked lanes. No injuries were reported.
Criminal Trespass Reported on South Douglas
Case No. PD-P2504299
At 2:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to 55 South Douglas Avenue in response to criminal trespass. The case is under investigation.
Theft Complaint Logged on East Main
Case No. PD-P2504300
At 4:01 p.m., a theft was reported at 531 East Main Street. Officers continue to gather details.
Bicycle Theft Investigated at West 2nd Street
Case No. PD-P2504301
At 5:28 p.m., officers took a report regarding the theft of a bicycle from the area near Carl’s Townhouse on West 2nd Street.
Mental Health Concern on East 2nd Street
Case No. PD-P2504302
At 5:37 p.m., police provided assistance for a female experiencing mental health issues at 312 East 2nd Street.
No Information Provided
Case No. PD-P2504303
No narrative was provided for this case, which occurred at 5:59 p.m. on Belleview Avenue.
Vehicle Reported Stolen Downtown
Case No. PD-P2504304
At 6:46 p.m., police were called to 95 East Main Street (Chillicothe Municipal Court) regarding a stolen vehicle.
Report Issued in Error
Case No. PD-P2504305
This case has been flagged as issued in error.
No Information Provided
Case No. PD-P2504306
No narrative was included in the report for this incident at 7:02 p.m. on North Paint Street.
Suspicious Death at Local Dog Park
Case No. PD-P2504307
At 7:08 p.m., officers responded to a possible DOA at the Catherine and Holden Corzine Memorial Dog Park on Yoctangee Parkway.
Multiple Warrants Served at Jail
Case No. PD-P2504308
At 8:06 p.m., authorities served five warrants at the Ross County Jail.
Theft Complaint Reported at Kroger
Case No. PD-P2504309
At 9:16 p.m., officers investigated a theft from the Kroger store located at 887 North Bridge Street.
Disturbance Call Logged on Fairway Avenue
Case No. PD-P2504310
At 10:35 p.m., police responded to 261 Fairway Avenue regarding a disorderly conduct incident. Investigation is ongoing.