On September 1, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 15 incidents involving a range of issues including drug possession, curfew violations, theft, disorderly conduct, and multiple arrests on active warrants. Investigations are ongoing in several cases, while officers made arrests in others. The incidents occurred throughout various parts of the city over the course of the day and night.
Drug Possession and Arrest at Poland Park
Case Number: PD-P2504573
A subject was arrested after officers initiated a citizen contact shortly after midnight at Poland Park on South Hickory Street. The suspect was found in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and had an active warrant.
Minors Out During Curfew Hours
Case Number: PD-P2504574
At approximately 1:01 a.m., officers responded to Mill Street near Vine Street after receiving reports about two suspicious individuals. The individuals were found to be minors out during curfew hours.
Suspicious Person at McArthur Gardens
Case Number: PD-P2504575
A disorderly conduct complaint was reported around 3:43 a.m. on Columbus Street at the McArthur Gardens apartment complex. A suspicious person was investigated by officers.
Unattended Book-A-Bike Spotted
Case Number: PD-P2504576
A non-criminal incident was reported when a Chillicothe Public Library “Book-A-Bike” was found unattended at a Yoctangee Park shelter house around 5:14 a.m.
Domestic Dispute on Locust Street
Case Number: PD-P2504577
At 8:51 a.m., officers were dispatched to 400 Locust Street following reports of a domestic dispute. The incident is under active investigation.
Theft at Holiday Hair Salon
Case Number: PD-P2504578
Police responded to a theft complaint at the Holiday Hair Salon on Consumer Center Drive at 10:20 a.m. The investigation is ongoing.
Ongoing Disorderly Conduct on Theatre Street
Case Number: PD-P2504579
At 11:40 a.m., another complaint of disorderly conduct was reported on Theatre Street. Police are continuing the investigation.
Intoxicated Person at East Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2504580
A call about a suspicious person at 1141 East Main Street at 1:53 p.m. led to a report for disorderly conduct involving intoxication and risk of harm. Investigation continues.
Criminal Mischief Report on East Main Street
Case Number: PD-P2504581
Just minutes later, officers investigated a criminal mischief complaint on East Main Street at 1:59 p.m. The incident remains under review.
Protection Order Concerns at Walmart
Case Number: PD-P2504582
At 2:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to Walmart following a potential temporary protection order violation. The case is pending investigation.
Disorderly Conduct on North Sugar Street
Case Number: PD-P2504583
A disorderly conduct report was filed on North Sugar Street at 2:31 p.m. An investigation is now underway.
Theft on North Bridge Street
Case Number: PD-P2504584
A theft without consent was reported on North Bridge Street at 3:34 p.m. No additional details were provided.
Violation of Protection Order on Laurel Street
Case Number: PD-P2504585
Officers responded to a violation of a temporary protection order at 558 Laurel Street shortly after 4:30 p.m. A warrant was issued for the suspect.
Warrant Arrest on Adams Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2504586
Melvin Gibson was arrested on an active warrant at 5:59 p.m. on Adams Avenue. The investigation is still in progress.
Warrant Arrest at Family Dollar
Case Number: PD-P2504587
Police arrested Jeffrey Russell at the Family Dollar on North Paint Street at 8:06 p.m. after a prisoner transfer from the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office. Russell was taken into custody on an active warrant for criminal mischief.