On May 19, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the city, ranging from traffic crashes and thefts to disorderly conduct and juvenile complaints. In total, 24 incidents were reported, with several cases still under investigation. Below is a summary of each incident.

Red Light Violation Leads to Crash

Case Number: PD-P2502626

A traffic crash was reported at Yoctangee Parkway after a motorist failed to stop at a red light.

Disorderly Conduct Investigated on Mill Street

Case Number: PD-P2502627

Police were dispatched to 423 Mill Street in reference to a disorderly conduct incident. The investigation is pending.

Trespassing and Shoplifting on South Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2502629

Officers responded to 520 S Paint Street for a report of criminal trespass and shoplifting.

Theft Reported at Law Enforcement Complex

Case Number: PD-P2502628

A theft incident that occurred on May 17 was reported at the Law Enforcement Complex lobby.

Police Escort Requested for Property Retrieval

Case Number: PD-P2502630

Officers assisted a man requesting a police escort to gather his property. No crime reported.

Protection Order Violation Alleged

Case Number: PD-P2502631

An individual met with an officer at the Law Enforcement Complex to report a violation of a protection order or consent agreement.

Minor Traffic Crash on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2502632

Officers responded to a traffic crash involving vehicle starting or backing on E Main Street.

Theft Complaint on East 2nd Street

Case Number: PD-P2502633

A theft without consent was reported at 559 E 2nd Street. Investigation is ongoing.

Disturbance Leads to Criminal Mischief Report

Case Number: PD-P2502634

Authorities responded to a disturbance near N Sugar St and E Water St involving criminal mischief.

Shoplifting Reported at Walmart

Case Number: PD-P2502635

Police responded to Walmart on River Trace Lane and took a combined report for criminal mischief and shoplifting.

Possible Missing Person on Park Street

Case Number: PD-P2502636

A non-criminal case involving a possible missing person was reported on Park Street. Investigation pending.

Threats Result in Disorderly Conduct Report

Case Number: PD-P2502637

A threats complaint investigated at the Law Enforcement Complex resulted in a disorderly conduct report.

Theft Complaint Received at Law Enforcement Complex

Case Number: PD-P2502638

Officers received a report of theft, pending further investigation.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Cedar Street

Case Number: PD-P2502639

Police responded to a non-criminal matter. Investigation is ongoing.

Juvenile Complaint on East 7th Street

Case Number: PD-P2502640

Officers responded to a juvenile-related complaint at 394 E 7th Street. The case will be forwarded to Ross County Juvenile Court.

Shoplifting Involving Deception at Gabes

Case Number: PD-P2502641

Police were dispatched to Gabes at 1080 N Bridge St for a shoplifting incident involving deception and criminal simulation.

Juvenile Complaint on Adams Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502643

A juvenile complaint was reported at 727 Adams Avenue. Investigation is ongoing.

Lost Phone Located on Gerber Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2502642

Officers responded to a report of a lost phone at Tiffin Towers. The phone was later found.

Conflicting Statements in Code 2 Call

Case Number: PD-P2502644

Police responded to N Bridge St for a non-criminal call involving conflicting statements.

Abandoned Vehicle Investigation on Diehl Street

Case Number: PD-P2502645

An abandoned vehicle possibly linked to a theft was investigated at 1093 Diehl Street.

Sex Offense Reported at Law Enforcement Complex

Case Number: PD-P2502646

Police responded to a sex offense complaint at the Law Enforcement Complex. The investigation is ongoing.

Evening Crash on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2502647

A crash occurred at 1534 N Bridge St. The incident remains under investigation.

Intoxicated Male Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Case Number: PD-P2502648

Officers arrested an intoxicated male on S Paint Street who was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the area.

Traffic Stop Results in License Violation Citation

Case Number: PD-P2502649

A driver on N Bridge Street was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license following a traffic stop.

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