CHILLICOTHE, OH — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents on October 29, 2024, addressing issues ranging from unruly children to thefts and traffic violations.
Key Incidents:
- Missing Juvenile: Officers were dispatched to Lincoln Park at 12:22 a.m. regarding a missing juvenile.
- Driving Under Suspension: A traffic stop at 12:45 a.m. resulted in a citation for driving under suspension due to unpaid fines.
- Criminal Mischief: Police marked out with multiple suspicious individuals on Arch Street at 3:31 a.m., leading to an investigation into criminal mischief.
- Hit-Skip Incident: At 7:26 a.m., a hit-skip accident was reported on North High Street, prompting further investigation.
- Trespassing Cases: Officers responded to two reports of criminal trespass, one on North Bridge Street and another at Sherman Park, both cases are under investigation.
- Possession of Drugs: At 11:16 a.m. on Riverside Street, police assisted probation officers with a report involving possession of drugs and drug abuse instruments.
- Domestic Disputes: Several domestic disturbances were reported throughout the day, with investigations continuing on South McArthur and North Rose Streets.
- Theft Reports: Multiple thefts were reported, including an incident on North Brownell Street and another on Constitution Drive, both of which remain under investigation.
- Traffic Violations: Officers issued several traffic citations throughout the day, including for assured clear distance ahead and texting while driving. A notable accident occurred at 5:43 p.m. on North Bridge Street, resulting in a citation for rear-ending another vehicle.
- Warrant Arrest: An intoxicated male was reported at Sherman Park trying to leave in a grey minivan, leading to a warrant-related investigation.
In total, the Chillicothe Police Department recorded 27 incidents on October 29, reflecting ongoing efforts to maintain community safety and respond to a variety of concerns throughout the city. Investigations are ongoing for many of the reported cases.
