CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the city on July 25, 2024. Below is a summary of notable cases from the day’s activities:
- 2:38 AM, South Mulberry Street: Officers were dispatched to an alley behind 246 S Mulberry St to address a disorderly conduct report. Charges for obstructing official business are being investigated.
- 5:55 AM, North Bridge Street: A traffic stop was conducted for a city speed violation.
- 6:09 AM, Scioto Avenue: Police responded to a report of a runaway juvenile at 164 Scioto Ave. The juvenile was located, and further details are pending.
- 6:48 AM, North Bridge Street: Officers investigated found property. The investigation is ongoing.
- 8:30 AM, North Paint Street: A subject with outstanding warrants was located at 28 N Paint St, Law Enforcement Complex.
- 9:25 AM, West 2nd Street: A traffic stop was conducted, resulting in a citation for failing to obey traffic control devices.
- 11:05 AM, North High Street: A speed violation was recorded.
- 11:39 AM, Madison Avenue: Police responded to a complaint regarding an unruly juvenile. The investigation is ongoing.
- 11:52 AM, Orange Street: Officers investigated a report of criminal trespass. The case is under review.
- 12:11 PM, North Bridge Street: A traffic stop was made for driving in marked/continuous lines.
- 12:47 PM, East Main Street: Officers issued a citation for driving while texting.
- 12:51 PM, Washington Avenue: A complaint regarding an animal was addressed.
- 3:58 PM, Southern Avenue: Using handheld LIDAR, officers recorded a vehicle speeding at 66-68 mph in a 50 mph zone. The driver was cited.
- 4:28 PM, East Main Street: An accident involving assured clear distance ahead (ACDA) was reported.
- 4:34 PM, Southern Avenue: An ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Ross County led to new developments.
- 4:40 PM, Southern Avenue: Speed enforcement resulted in a citation for a vehicle traveling 64-65 mph in a 50 mph zone.
- 4:57 PM, North Bridge Street: A driver was cited for texting while driving after being observed using a cell phone while operating the vehicle.
- 5:02 PM, Cooks Hill Road: Speed enforcement resulted in a citation for a vehicle traveling 68-70 mph in a 50 mph zone.
- 5:16 PM, North Paint Street: A warrant for probation violation was served at the Ross County Jail.
- 5:16 PM, North Paint Street: Belinda Lett was arrested on a probation violation warrant and found in possession of methamphetamine.
- 5:33 PM, North Bridge Street: A duplicate report was filed.
- 5:41 PM, East 4th Street: A traffic stop was conducted for an unobstructed license plate and expired registration.
- 6:17 PM, South Paint Street: A citation was issued for driving under suspension due to failure to pay reinstatement fees and random verification.
- 6:56 PM, Akron Street: A traffic stop for driving under suspension resulted in a citation.
- 7:42 PM, East 7th Street: Dylan Smith was cited for driving under suspension after his vehicle was found with expired registration and no county sticker.
- 7:52 PM, East Main Street: Timothy Dunbar was located and served a summons for tampering with a coin machine after a stop on S Rose Street.
- 8:34 PM, South Sugar Street: A traffic stop for driving under suspension was conducted, and a citation was issued.
- 9:35 PM, Jefferson Avenue: A citation was issued for displaying an expired license plate and validation stickers.
- 11:45 PM, Warner Drive: A theft report was investigated at 42 Warner Dr. The case is ongoing.
The Chillicothe Police Department continues to investigate several ongoing cases and encourages anyone with additional information to come forward.
