Chillicothe, OH – Law enforcement officers in Chillicothe and Ross County responded to a series of incidents on February 27, 2025, ranging from theft and trespassing to drug-related offenses and traffic violations.
Chillicothe Police Department Reports:
- Custody Dispute: Officers were dispatched to a residence on W. Main St. early in the morning for a custody interference case.
- Traffic Violations: A driver was stopped for speeding on N. Bridge St. and issued a citation.
- Disorderly Conduct: Authorities investigated a complaint on Vine St., though details were not immediately available.
- Trespassing: Separate incidents of criminal trespass were reported on Wall St., N. Plaza Blvd., and W. 7th St., all under investigation.
- Shoplifting: Officers responded to Rural King on N. Bridge St. after a reported theft by deception.
- Hit and Run: A crash was reported on Western Ave., with a hit-skip investigation initiated.
- OVI and Failure to Yield: A crash near a Subway restaurant on Western Ave. led to an arrest for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) and failure to yield.
- Drug Possession & Warrant Arrests: A suspect was found in possession of drugs on W. 7th St. and had an outstanding warrant.
Ross County Sheriff’s Office Reports:
- Identity Theft: A resident on Liberty Hill Rd. reported an unauthorized electric service account opened in their name in Tennessee.
- Warrant Arrests: Deputies detained a person with an active warrant near US-50 after finding them sleeping behind a dumpster. Another individual with a warrant was arrested on Westfall Rd.
- Theft Reports: A stolen firearm was reported missing from a residence on US-23, and deputies responded to a case of unauthorized vehicle use on Southern Ave.
- Loose Pig Complaint: Deputies were called to DeBord Rd. for a pig running loose and damaging a yard. The owner was not immediately identified.
- Traffic Incidents: A driver struck a guardrail near Watson Rd., and another was cited for speeding on US-35.
- Drug Overdose: Deputies responded to an overdose on Rapid Forge Rd. The individual was transported to Adena for treatment.
- Trespassing & Disorderly Conduct: Several reports were made regarding trespassing and disturbances on Little Creek Rd., Second St., and Lincoln Park Apartments.
- Scam & Fraud Reports: A caller on Polk Hollow Rd. reported possible fraudulent activity regarding material deliveries. Another scam complaint was filed on Clayburne Blvd.
Both agencies continue to investigate these incidents, and further updates may follow. Authorities encourage residents to report suspicious activity and stay alert for potential scams and fraud attempts.
