On August 16, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of incidents across the city, including firearm-related threats, motor vehicle accidents, traffic citations, and shoplifting. Of the eleven recorded cases, several remain under investigation, while law enforcement made at least one arrest during the day. Below is a summary of each individual case.
Aggravated Menacing at Locust Street Residence
Case Number: PD-P2504311
At 5:29 a.m., police were dispatched to 400 Locust Street where a male suspect was reportedly holding another male at gunpoint inside the residence. An arrest was made at the scene. No further information was provided.
Disorderly Conduct Reported at E 2nd Street Apartment
Case Number: PD-P2504312
Officers responded to 170 E 2nd Street, Apartment C, at 8:19 a.m. following a disorderly conduct complaint. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Hit-Skip Crash Investigated on S Sugar Street
Case Number: PD-P2504313
A hit-skip accident was reported at 146 S Sugar Street at 10:52 a.m. Police have initiated an investigation.
Criminal Trespassing Complaint on E Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2504314
At 11:41 a.m., officers were called to 1050 E Main Street for a criminal trespass complaint. The incident is under investigation.
Traffic Stop for Stop Sign Violation on N Bridge Street
Case Number: PD-P2504315
A traffic stop was conducted at 12:08 p.m. on N Bridge Street concerning a vehicle operation violation at a stop sign. Further details were not provided.
Crash Investigation on Western Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2504316
Police initiated an investigation at 1:50 p.m. on Western Avenue regarding a motor vehicle crash caused by failure to yield the right-of-way while turning left.
Shoplifting Report at River Trace Lane
Case Number: PD-P2504317
A theft by deception, categorized as shoplifting, was reported at 85 River Trace Lane at 2:51 p.m. The case remains under investigation.
Expired Vehicle Registration on Prospect Street
Case Number: PD-P2504318
While on patrol at 5:04 p.m., an officer conducted a random vehicle registration check on Prospect Street, discovering the registration had expired in December 2024. A citation was issued and the driver was informed of a court date on August 25, 2025.
Administrative Note: Case Issued in Error
Case Number: PD-P2504319
This case was recorded at 6:46 p.m. at Central Center but was later noted as issued in error.
Injury Crash and Traffic Citation on E 2nd Street
Case Number: PD-P2504320
At 7:08 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the roadway and a driver without a motorcycle endorsement near Mosher Drive on E 2nd Street. Citations were issued.
Second Hit-Skip Reported on E Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2504321
Police were called to the Pilot station on E Main Street at 8:42 p.m. for another hit-skip incident. A report was taken.