On August 5, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents ranging from traffic violations and theft to drug overdose and disorderly conduct. Officers were dispatched throughout the day to handle complaints, conduct traffic stops, and investigate ongoing and reported offenses. Below are summaries of the day’s notable reports:
Drug Overdose Reported at Deerpath
Case Number: PD-P2504127
At 12:33 a.m., officers responded to 8 Deerpath regarding an unresponsive individual. The incident was classified as a drug overdose.
Traffic Stop Reveals Fictitious Plates and Suspended License
Case Number: PD-P2504129
At 6:24 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop near E Main St and Paint St for displaying fictitious plates. The driver was also found to be operating a vehicle under a suspended license.
Driver Cited for Texting Behind the Wheel on Water Street
Case Number: PD-P2504130
At 7:50 a.m., a traffic stop was made on Water Street near Bridge due to a motorist driving while texting.
Theft Reported from Lowe’s Home Improvement
Case Number: PD-P2504131
At 8:56 a.m., police began investigating a reported theft from Lowe’s Home Improvement on N Bridge Street. The investigation remains ongoing.
Second Texting Violation on Water Street
Case Number: PD-P2504132
At 9:02 a.m., officers conducted another traffic stop on Water Street near Bridge for a driver using a mobile device while operating a vehicle.
Citation Issued for Driving Violation on East 2nd Street
Case Number: PD-P2504133
At 9:14 a.m., a citation was issued for failing to drive on the right side of the roadway on E 2nd Street.
Ongoing Trespassing Complaint on Back Road
Case Number: PD-P2504134
At 10:12 a.m., police are investigating a non-criminal trespassing complaint on Back Road. The case remains under review.
Theft Incident on Massie Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2504136
At 11:29 a.m., officers responded to 347 Massie Avenue for a theft report. The investigation is ongoing.
Shoplifting Report from River Trace Lane
Case Number: PD-P2504135
At 1:08 p.m., police responded to 85 River Trace Lane for a report of shoplifting. The investigation continues.
Disorderly Conduct Reported on N Bridge Street
Case Number: PD-P2504137
At 1:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to 1849 N Bridge Street due to a complaint of disorderly conduct. Further investigation is underway.
Theft Complaint Logged at Chillicothe Police Station
Case Number: PD-P2504139
At 3:41 p.m., a theft was reported in the lobby of the Chillicothe Police Department. The case remains under investigation.
Hit-Skip Crash on Riverside Street
Case Number: PD-P2504140
At 4:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to 314 Riverside Street to investigate a hit-skip motor vehicle accident.
Juvenile Incident on Jefferson Avenue
Case Number: PD-P2504141
At 7:33 p.m., police responded to 928 Jefferson Avenue following a juvenile complaint involving disorderly conduct.
Warrant Arrest and License Violation on N Bridge Street
Case Number: PD-P2504142
At 8:43 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on N Bridge Street. The driver was found to have an active warrant and failed to reinstate their license.
Disorderly Conduct at East Main Street Involving Juveniles
Case Number: PD-P2504143
At 9:45 p.m., officers responded to 356 E Main Street for a report of disorderly conduct involving two juveniles. Charges were referred to Ross County Juvenile Court.
Error Report Logged on Arch Street
Case Number: PD-P2504144
At 10:56 p.m., a report from Arch Street was determined to have been issued in error.