On May 23, 2025, law enforcement officers in Chillicothe and surrounding areas responded to multiple incidents ranging from non-criminal disputes to serious infractions including theft, vandalism, and improperly handling firearms. Investigations have been initiated in several cases as authorities work to address the day’s events.
Non-Criminal Train Crash Near Riffle Machine
Case Number: SO-P2502287
Units responded to a private property crash involving a train near Riffle Machine on State Route 159 in Ross County. The incident is considered non-criminal, and an investigation is ongoing.
Juvenile Complaint on State Route 772
Case Number: SO-P2502288
Authorities were dispatched to a juvenile complaint on State Route 772. The investigation was initiated following information provided by the caller.
Inducing Panic Incident
Case Number: SO-P2502290
An investigation was initiated into an incident of inducing panic in Chillicothe.
Unauthorized Vehicle Towing Report
Case Number: SO-P2502289
Danielle L. Pettiford reported that her car was towed without permission on River Road, Chillicothe.
Theft from Go Fund Me Account
Case Number: SO-P2502291
Cheyenne Marie Arnold reported the theft of funds from a Go Fund Me account set up for her 21-month-old son. The incident occurred on Liberty Hill Road, Chillicothe.
Criminal Trespass on Ragged Ridge Road
Case Number: SO-P2502292
Authorities responded to a criminal trespass complaint on Ragged Ridge Road in Frankfort. An investigation has been started.
Suspicious Person on US-23
Case Number: SO-P2502293
Deputy JoHansen responded to a suspicious person complaint near Trego Creek Road, Chillicothe. The incident was deemed non-criminal.
Suicide Threats Resolved
Case Number: SO-P2502294
Officers resolved a suicide threats complaint on Woods Hollow Road, Chillicothe. The incident was closed without further action.
Vandalism on Trego Creek Road
Case Number: SO-P2502295
Deputy Stanley investigated an act of vandalism on Trego Creek Road, Chillicothe.
Missing Person on Trego Creek Road
Case Number: SO-P2502297
Deputy Stanley responded to a missing person report on Trego Creek Road, Chillicothe. The situation is under investigation.
Pursuit on Windy Ridge Road
Case Number: SO-P2502296
Deputy Stanley assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol in a pursuit following a failure to comply on Windy Ridge Road, Chillicothe.
Firearms Incident and Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2502298
Deputy Williamson arrested an individual for improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle while intoxicated near Reub Hill Road, Chillicothe. Multiple charges were filed, including OVI and equipment violations.
Disorderly Conduct at King’s Inn
Case Number: SO-P2502299
A disorderly conduct incident involving homophobic slurs and a subsequent altercation was reported at King’s Inn, Kingston. An investigation was initiated.