CHILLICOTHE, OH – The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 25 incidents on February 5, 2025, including multiple thefts, traffic violations, and warrant services across the city.
Key Incidents:
- Theft Reports: Officers were dispatched to multiple locations for theft-related incidents, including:
- Valero on N. Bridge St. (8:03 a.m.) – Investigation is pending.
- Safford Ave. (10:54 a.m.) – Shoplifting case under investigation.
- Cherry St. (12:26 p.m.) – Officers responded to a reported theft on Eastern Ave.
- Walmart on River Trace Ln. (2:08 p.m.) – Investigation continues.
- Kroger on N. Bridge St. (4:33 p.m.) – Reported hit-and-run incident involving a private property accident.
- 1470 N. Bridge St. (4:52 p.m.) – Another suspected shoplifting case is under review.
- Traffic Violations & Accidents:
- Texting While Driving (10:06 a.m.) – A driver was cited on E. 2nd St. and N. Mulberry St.
- Stop Sign Violation (12:55 p.m.) – A traffic stop was conducted on E. 2nd St.
- Traffic Control Violation (1:21 p.m.) – Stop made on W. Water St.
- Crash Reports:
- N. Bridge St. (2:52 p.m.) – Officers took a crash report after a left-turn collision.
- Ewing St. (9:58 p.m.) – A driver fled the scene after an accident; failure to control was cited.
- Warrants & Law Enforcement Actions:
- Ross County Jail (9:56 a.m.) – Officers served an arrest warrant.
- N. Paint St. (2:48 p.m.) – Officers arrested Daniel Scurlock for failure to appear on a criminal mischief charge. He is being held pending a court appearance.
- Other Notable Reports:
- Criminal Mischief (11:22 a.m.) – Officers investigated vehicle damage on E. 4th St.
- Pandering Obscenity (12:51 p.m.) – Officers received a complaint from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding illicit images shared in Ross County. Investigation is ongoing.
- Missing Person (12:07 p.m.) – A passerby flagged down an officer on Plyleys Ln. regarding a possible missing individual.
The Chillicothe Police Department continues to monitor criminal activity, enforce traffic laws, and respond to public safety concerns. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to authorities.
