CHILLICOTHE, OH — The Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) responded to multiple incidents across the city on February 20, 2025, ranging from theft and trespassing to traffic violations and outstanding warrants. Below is a summary of the most notable cases from the department’s daily media report.
Traffic Violations and Arrests
98 W Main St (12:41 a.m.) – Officers conducted a traffic stop and cited a driver for driving under suspension (DUS) due to an FRA and random verification suspension.
E Main St (8:49 p.m.) – A driver was cited for failing to properly display license plates and validation stickers during a routine traffic stop.
E Water St (10:06 p.m.) – A driver was pulled over for texting while driving after officers observed him using his phone. The driver, identified as Tyler Ryan, admitted to checking the status of a Chipotle order. He was cited and released, with a court date set for March 3, 2025.
Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct
S Walnut St (2:01 a.m.) – Officers responded to the Chillicothe Post Office after reports of two individuals sleeping in the lobby. They were removed, and an investigation is ongoing.
S Walnut St (5:43 a.m.) – Another criminal trespassing case was reported at Trippies Laundromat. Officers made contact with an individual on the premises.
S Paint St (1:20 p.m.) – Officers were dispatched for a domestic dispute involving disorderly conduct. The situation remains under investigation.
Theft Incidents
Speedway on N Bridge St (2:38 a.m.) – Officers responded to an attempted theft at the gas station.
Goodwill on N Bridge St (1:23 p.m.) – Police investigated a theft complaint from the thrift store.
Walmart (1:33 p.m.) – Another theft report was filed at Walmart. Officers are continuing their investigation.
Warrants and Legal Violations
N Paint St (5:00 a.m.) – Officers responded to a warrant arrest at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) and took an individual into custody.
N Paint St (1:25 p.m.) – Another warrant arrest was made, with an individual transferred into CPD custody by Jackson Police Department.
Madison Ave (3:37 p.m.) – A protection order violation was reported and is under investigation.
Miscellaneous Reports
Plum St (5:31 p.m.) – Police responded to a telephone harassment complaint after a resident reported receiving threats.
Lowe’s Parking Lot (9:04 p.m.) – Two individuals reported to the LEC after striking a man and a juvenile female with their Tesla in the parking lot. The male victim declined to involve the police, opting instead to take his daughter to the hospital.
CPD continues to investigate several of these cases. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chillicothe Police Department.
