On September 8, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of incidents, including drug-related offenses, warrants, criminal mischief, and two separate juvenile rape investigations. Several traffic stops resulted in arrests or citations, and ongoing investigations were launched into theft, domestic disputes, and disorderly conduct. Below are summaries of each case.
Traffic Stop for Suspended License and Lighting Violation
Case Number: PD-P2504684
An officer initiated a traffic stop near Dayton Street and Rennick Avenue at 12:20 a.m. due to a license plate lighting violation. The driver was found to be under suspension for unspecified reasons.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Warrant
Case Number: PD-P2504685
While assisting the Ohio State Patrol at a traffic stop on Old Eastern Avenue at 12:20 a.m., CPD arrested an individual with an active warrant.
Narcotics and Trafficking Investigation
Case Number: PD-P2504686
A CPD detective was involved in an ongoing investigation into drug possession and trafficking of Schedule I or II substances within Chillicothe. The incident occurred on September 7, 2025.
Warrant Arrest at County Jail
Case Number: PD-P2504687
On September 8 at 5:01 a.m., CPD officers took custody of an inmate with an outstanding warrant at the Highland County Jail.
Criminal Mischief on East Water Street
Case Number: PD-P2504688
Police responded at 6:52 a.m. to a criminal mischief complaint at 437 E. Water Street. Investigation is ongoing.
Found Property on East Seventh Street
Case Number: PD-P2504690
Officers were dispatched to 575 E. Seventh Street at 8:24 a.m. to investigate a report of found property. The investigation continues.
Juvenile Rape Investigation Launched
Case Number: PD-P2504689
A detective opened a rape case involving a juvenile victim on Carlisle Place. The investigation remains ongoing.
Disorderly Conduct on Akron Street
Case Number: PD-P2504692
Officers were dispatched to 1032 Akron Street at 8:31 a.m. following a disorderly conduct complaint. Investigation is active.
Second Juvenile Rape Investigation Opened
Case Number: PD-P2504691
Another juvenile rape investigation was opened on Carlisle Place at 8:34 a.m. by CPD detectives. Investigation remains pending.
Theft Investigation at Law Enforcement Complex
Case Number: PD-P2504694
At 10:27 a.m., CPD was alerted to a theft incident at the Law Enforcement Complex. The case is under investigation.
Illegal Dumping Complaint Investigated
Case Number: PD-P2504695
An open dumping complaint was received at 11:05 a.m. on South Douglas Avenue. Police are continuing to investigate.
Disorderly Conduct on McKeller Street
Case Number: PD-P2504696
At 11:19 a.m., police responded to a disorderly conduct call at 390 McKeller Street. The case remains open.
Domestic Incident on Keller Road
Case Number: PD-P2504701
Officers were dispatched to 378 Keller Road at 4:45 p.m. in response to a report of domestic violence. The matter is under investigation.
Suspended Driver Flees Traffic Stop
Case Number: PD-P2504700
A driver known to police was spotted operating a vehicle with a suspended license on E. Main Street at 5:06 p.m. He attempted to evade officers but was later located and identified.
Disorderly Conduct in Domestic Dispute
Case Number: PD-P2504703
Police responded to a domestic dispute at 844 Jefferson Avenue at 8:49 p.m. The incident was classified as disorderly conduct. Investigation continues.
Pedestrian Cited for Crossing Violation
Case Number: PD-P2504704
At 9:24 p.m., a male pedestrian was cited for crossing outside a crosswalk near N. Bridge and E. Main Streets, causing a traffic hazard. He received a summons for court on September 15, 2025.
Multiple Offenses in Late-Night Traffic Stop
Case Number: PD-P2504705
A traffic stop at S. Hickory and E. 4th Street at 11:51 p.m. revealed multiple violations including a failure to signal, possession of drug paraphernalia, and an active warrant.