CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 5, 2025) — Chillicothe Police responded to a series of incidents throughout Sunday, May 4, 2025, ranging from traffic violations and thefts to a serious sexual offense investigation.
🔹 Key Incidents:
- Rape Investigation: Late Sunday night, officers were dispatched to Tiffin Towers on South Walnut Street for a reported rape. The case remains under active investigation.
- Domestic Violence & Strangulation: Around 8:25 p.m., police were called to Commanche Road regarding a domestic dispute involving strangulation and physical harm. The investigation is ongoing.
- Drug Possession Arrest: A man identified as Joseph Willett was stopped while riding a bicycle erratically on East Main Street and North Bridge Street. During the stop, he admitted to carrying needles in his backpack. He now faces charges for possession of Schedule I or II drugs.
- Warrant Arrest: Officers arrested a female suspect at Rural King on North Bridge Street on an active CPD warrant. The arrest followed a shoplifting complaint.
🚔 Additional Incidents:
- Theft from Vehicles: Multiple vehicle trespassing and thefts were reported on East Main Street and East Water Street, including vandalism at the Moose Lodge parking lot.
- Misuse of Credit Card: Police responded to another unit at Tiffin Towers for a complaint involving the unauthorized use of a credit card. This incident is under investigation.
- Shoplifting & Criminal Mischief: A shoplifting case was reported at River Trace Lane, and separate criminal mischief reports came from Columbia Avenue and other areas.
- Traffic Citations: Officers issued citations for various traffic violations, including speeding on West Main Street and driving without a valid license on East 8th Street.
- Disorderly Conduct: Police investigated a complaint at 10 N. Bridge Street related to disorderly conduct.
Chillicothe Police urge residents to lock vehicles, report suspicious activity, and reach out if they experience or witness domestic violence or other serious crimes.
