Chillicothe, OH – The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a series of incidents on February 1, 2025, including criminal mischief, theft, and traffic violations, according to the department’s daily media report.
Major Incidents:
- Outstanding Warrant Served: Officers were dispatched to the Ross County Jail in the early hours of the morning to serve an outstanding warrant.
- Hit-and-Run Accidents: Police responded to two separate hit-skip incidents, one on Hirn Street and another on North High Street. No injuries were reported, and investigations are ongoing.
- Vandalism Reported: Officers were called to Jefferson Avenue for a criminal mischief complaint.
- Non-Suspicious Death: Authorities investigated a death at Tiffin Towers on South Walnut Street. While the death was not deemed suspicious, the case remains under investigation.
- Shoplifting at Walmart: A theft by deception case was reported at Walmart on River Trace Lane. Police are continuing their investigation.
- Criminal Trespass at Chillicothe Mall: Police were called to the mall regarding a trespassing complaint. The case remains open.
- Disorderly Conduct on Schreiner Avenue: A suspicious person in the area led to a disorderly conduct investigation.
Traffic Violations:
- Expired Registration and Suspended License: Multiple traffic stops resulted in citations, including drivers operating with expired plates, failure to signal, and driving under suspension.
- Suspicious Vehicle at Yoctangee Park Annex: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Back Road and Borlands Crossing. The investigation is ongoing.
Authorities continue to monitor and investigate these cases. Anyone with information on ongoing incidents is encouraged to contact the Chillicothe Police Department.
