Chillicothe, OH — The Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) handled a variety of incidents on August 22, 2024, including traffic violations, thefts, and warrant arrests. Here’s a summary of the day’s key events:
Early Morning Traffic Stops: The day began with a traffic stop at 12:38 AM on South Douglas Avenue for failing to signal before changing course. At 3:09 AM, a traffic stop on North Bridge Street revealed a driver with a suspended license due to failure to comply with random verification.
Theft and Suspicious Activity: At 3:31 AM, a theft without consent was reported on South Douglas Avenue. Later, a theft by threat involving a motor vehicle was reported at Mary Lou Patton Park at 10:27 AM. Additionally, at 5:55 AM, a traffic ticket was issued for expired plates on Laurel Street.
Traffic Violations and Accidents: Throughout the day, several traffic violations were recorded, including speeding on West Water Street (41 mph in a 25 mph zone) at 9:28 AM, and another speeding violation on East Water Street at 9:49 AM. A non-injury accident was reported on East Water Street at 10:22 AM.
Warrant Arrests: Numerous warrants were served throughout the day. Officers arrested an individual on North Bridge Street for an outstanding warrant at 12:25 PM and another on Columbus Street at 12:50 PM. At 19:42 PM, an individual with an active warrant was found at a homeless camp on Eastern Avenue and taken into custody.
Miscellaneous Reports: Other incidents included a criminal trespass complaint on Jefferson Avenue at 11:18 AM and a domestic disturbance on South Mulberry Street at 2:00 PM. An ongoing investigation involved a theft without consent reported on River Trace Lane at 4:23 PM.
Evening Activity: In the evening, a traffic stop at 8:25 PM on North Bridge Street resulted in a case related to driving under suspension for child support. A final notable incident involved an individual driving without a valid license and multiple active warrants on East Main Street at 9:44 PM.
Overall, the Chillicothe Police Department managed a range of cases throughout the day, from routine traffic stops to more complex investigations.
