On September 12, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents, including traffic violations, thefts, domestic disputes, and a missing person report. Officers conducted several traffic stops throughout the day while investigating a number of criminal complaints across the city. Below are summaries of the 20 case reports filed.

Suspicious Activity Behind Salvation Army

Case Number: PD-P2504758

At 2:19 a.m., officers were dispatched to 171 E 4th Street regarding two suspicious individuals observed in the alley behind the Salvation Army. The incident resulted in a warrant-related action.

Prohibited Parking Violation on W Water St

Case Number: PD-P2504759

At 7:04 a.m., an officer responded to the area of W Water Street and Yoctangee Parkway to assist the engineering department with a situation involving a vehicle parked where signage prohibits it.

License Suspension Violation on Mill St

Case Number: PD-P2504760

At 7:29 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Mill Street near Yoctangee, where the driver was found operating a vehicle under a license suspension and was subject to a FRA and random verification check.

Speed Violation on Mill St

Case Number: PD-P2504761

A traffic stop for speeding was conducted at 7:50 a.m. on Mill Street near Yoctangee Parkway.

Speed Violation on Yoctangee Parkway

Case Number: PD-P2504762

An officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding at 8:07 a.m. on Yoctangee Parkway near Arch Street.

Property Damaged and Trespassing Reported

Case Number: PD-P2504763

At 10:20 a.m., police responded to N Bridge Street, where an employee reported property damage and possible criminal trespass.

Failure to Yield at Intersection on Douglas Ave

Case Number: PD-P2504765

At 11:19 a.m., officers responded to a Code 2 call involving a right-of-way infraction at an intersection on Douglas Avenue.

Yield Violation on N Bridge St

Case Number: PD-P2504766

A vehicle was found to have committed a duty-to-yield violation at 12:32 p.m. on N Bridge Street.

Credit Card Misuse Investigated at Hotel

Case Number: PD-P2504767

At 1:30 p.m., police responded to a theft report involving misuse of a credit card at the Holiday Inn on E Main Street.

Disorderly Conduct with Open Liquor Container

Case Number: PD-P2504769

At 2:36 p.m. near Jersey Mike’s on N Bridge Street, a report was filed involving a female being disorderly and possessing an open liquor container inside a stationary vehicle.

Shoplifting and Obstruction on N Bridge St

Case Number: PD-P2504768

Police were dispatched at 2:45 p.m. to N Bridge Street for a theft and obstructing official business. The investigation is ongoing.

Theft Without Consent on Consumer Center Dr

Case Number: PD-P2504770

At 4:19 p.m., an officer responded to a theft complaint involving unauthorized taking of property.

Domestic Dispute at Texas Roadhouse

Case Number: PD-P2504771

At 4:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to 1470A N Bridge Street in response to a domestic violence situation involving criminal trespass and endangering children. Investigation continues.

Larceny Reported at Rural King

Case Number: PD-P2504772

At 4:43 p.m., officers responded to a reported theft at Rural King on N Bridge Street. The investigation is active.

Failure to Yield Causes Crash

Case Number: PD-P2504773

A crash occurred at 5:14 p.m. involving a failure to yield at stop and yield signs. A report was filed.

Crash Due to Following Too Closely on E Main St

Case Number: PD-P2504775

At 5:26 p.m., a crash report was filed on E Main Street involving a citation for failing to maintain assured clear distance ahead.

Driver Fails to Yield from Parking Lot; License Suspension Involved

Case Number: PD-P2504774

An accident on W Water Street at 5:35 p.m. involved a driver exiting a lot and failing to yield, resulting in citations for both drivers—one for failure to yield and the other for a license suspension. Both were issued court dates.

Missing Person Report on N Brownell St

Case Number: PD-P2504776

At 8:01 p.m., officers responded to N Brownell Street following a report of a missing person.

Hit and Run at Kroger on Western Ave

Case Number: PD-P2504777

Police were dispatched to the Kroger on Western Avenue at 9:31 p.m. for a hit-and-run incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

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