On March 12, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the city. Officers conducted multiple traffic stops, issued warrants, and investigated several reported crimes, including drug possession, theft, and assault. The department also responded to incidents of disorderly conduct, vandalism, and an unruly juvenile situation. Investigations are ongoing in several cases. Below is a summary of the day’s reported incidents.

Traffic Stop for Unobstructed License Plate

Case Number: PD-P2501257

An officer conducted a traffic stop at 45 E Main St. Investigation continues.

Traffic Stop for Lighting and Lane Violations

Case Number: PD-P2501259

A vehicle was stopped at N Bridge St and Consumer Center Dr for lighting and lane violations. Investigation continues.

Drug Possession and Warrant Issued

Case Number: PD-P2501258

Officers responded to the rear of Dollar General at 609 Central Center for a disturbance. Investigation continues.

Disorderly Conduct Report

Case Number: PD-P2501260

Police were dispatched to Maderia Ave for a disorderly complaint. Investigation continues.

Criminal Mischief Reported

Case Number: PD-P2501261

Officers responded to a reported vandalism incident on W 7th St. Investigation continues.

Traffic Stop for Speeding and OVI

Case Number: PD-P2501262

A traffic stop was conducted on Yoctangee Pkwy near Water St for speeding in a 20 MPH school zone and suspected OVI.

Traffic Stop for Speeding

Case Number: PD-P2501263

An officer stopped a vehicle on E Main St near Mulberry St for a speeding violation.

Accident Report

Case Number: PD-P2501266

A vehicular accident was reported on Maderia Ave.

Traffic Stop for Stop Sign Violation

Case Number: PD-P2501265

An officer conducted a traffic stop on E Water St near Hickory St for a stop sign violation.

Warrant Served

Case Number: PD-P2501264

A warrant was served on Diehl St. Investigation continues.

Counterfeit Bill Reported

Case Number: PD-P2501267

A report of a counterfeit bill was made at Kingston National Bank. Investigation continues.

Disorderly Conduct Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2501269

An officer was dispatched to Mohican Ct on a disorderly conduct report from the previous day. Investigation continues.

Theft and Identity Fraud Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2501268

An officer assumed an investigation into a fraudulent transaction at Ross County Bank on Western Ave.

Theft Report at McArthur Gardens

Case Number: PD-P2501270

Police responded to a theft report at 1049 Columbus St after a woman was heard shouting in the parking lot.

Warrant Investigation at Wendy’s

Case Number: PD-P2501271

Officers responded to Wendy’s at 102 N Bridge St for a report of a wanted person.

Suspicious Person Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2501273

An officer was dispatched to N Bridge St regarding a suspicious person. Investigation continues.

Suspicious Vehicle Report

Case Number: PD-P2501272

A report of a suspicious vehicle was investigated at Pilot located at 1111 E Main St.

Drug Possession Traffic Stop

Case Number: PD-P2501275

An officer stopped a green Honda Civic on Columbus St for suspected drug possession. Investigation pending.

Aggravated Menacing Report

Case Number: PD-P2501276

Police responded to a complaint at 711 Piatt Ave regarding an aggravated menacing incident. Investigation continues.

OVI and Lane Violation Investigation

Case Number: PD-P2501277

A possible intoxicated driver was reported near N Paint St and E Water St. Officers investigated.

Traffic Accident Due to Failure to Yield

Case Number: PD-P2501278

A crash resulted from a failure to yield while making a left turn at N Bridge St.

Domestic Dispute and Assault Report

Case Number: PD-P2501279

Officers were dispatched to 731 Erie Ave following a domestic dispute and assault report. Investigation continues.

Warrant Issued in Traffic Stop

Case Number: PD-P2501280

A silver Chevy car was stopped on Dayton St, leading to a warrant-related investigation. Case pending.

Traffic Stop for License Suspension

Case Number: PD-P2501281

A driver was cited after being stopped on S Bridge St and E 7th St for a license suspension violation.

Unruly Juvenile Report

Case Number: PD-P2501282

Officers responded to 275 Mechanic St regarding an unruly juvenile incident.

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