Chillicothe, OH – The Chillicothe Police Department was active throughout the day on August 9, 2024, responding to a variety of incidents across the city. The daily media report highlights several key events, including a serious crime, traffic violations, and other disturbances.
Early Morning Incidents:
- Traffic Stop on E Water Street: At approximately 1:04 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop near Mulberry Street for headlights violations and driving under suspension. The driver was cited for the offenses.
- Disorderly Conduct in Sherman Park: Shortly after, at 1:10 a.m., police were dispatched to 406 Sherman Park following a vandalism complaint. The investigation is ongoing.
- Juvenile Reports Rape on S Paint Street: At 2:31 a.m., a juvenile approached officers near 5th and Paint Streets, reporting an alleged sex crime. The case is under investigation.
- Death Investigation on Rogers Parkway: Later, at 3:09 a.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased individual at 123 Rogers Parkway. The death was determined to be non-suspicious, and a report was taken.
Daytime Reports:
- Criminal Trespass on University Drive: At 8:16 a.m., officers were dispatched regarding found property, leading to an ongoing investigation of criminal trespassing.
- Theft and Identity Fraud on S Hickory Street: At 10:41 a.m., a theft report was filed after an officer was called to the Law Enforcement Complex on N Paint Street. The incident involved identity fraud, and the investigation continues.
- Disorderly Conduct and Warrant on Madison Avenue: Officers responded to a reported burglary at Madison Avenue at 11:38 a.m., where disorderly conduct was noted, and a warrant was served. The situation was resolved with no further incidents reported.
- Car Show and Warrant Arrest on Akron Street: At 12:37 p.m., a warrant was served during a routine patrol on Akron Street, leading to an arrest.
- Traffic Accident on Western Avenue: Officers were dispatched to the scene of a traffic accident on Western Avenue at 12:40 p.m., where failure to yield the right of way was cited as the cause.
Afternoon and Evening Activity:
- Theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods: At 1:46 p.m., officers responded to a theft complaint at Dick’s Sporting Goods on N Bridge Street. The case is pending further investigation.
- Shoplifting at Walmart: Later, at 4:39 p.m., police were dispatched to Walmart on River Trace Lane following a shoplifting incident. The investigation is ongoing.
- Hit and Run on N Bridge Street: At 5:07 p.m., a hit-and-run accident was reported at Certified Gas on N Bridge Street, resulting in an arrest.
- Expired Registration on N Bridge Street: During a routine patrol at 6:08 p.m., officers stopped a silver SUV with expired tags. The driver, identified as Megan Stewart, was cited and given a court date.
- Drug and Obstruction Charges on Ewing Street: At 6:17 p.m., officers observed a male on Ewing Street who was known to have an outstanding warrant. The man was arrested, and further investigation is ongoing.
- Domestic Violence on N Sugar Street: The final report of the day came in at 11:05 p.m., when officers were called to a residence on N Sugar Street for a welfare check related to domestic violence.
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 23 incidents on August 9, addressing a wide range of issues throughout the city. Investigations into several of these cases are still ongoing.
