CHILLICOTHE, OH – May 10, 2025 — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to multiple incidents throughout the city on Thursday, May 9, ranging from vandalism and trespassing to an illegal pass of a stopped school bus.
According to the department’s daily media report:
- Vending Machine Vandalized: Officers received a report of theft and criminal mischief after an individual broke into a vending machine. The caller met with police in the department lobby to report the damage. The investigation is ongoing.
- Trespassing at Laundromat: Clara Walters was found sleeping on the floor of Trippies Laundromat on South Walnut Street. When asked to leave, Walters reportedly became disorderly. Officers barred her from the property at the request of employees.
- Vandalism at Whaley Place: Police are investigating a criminal mischief incident reported at Whaley Place. Details were limited as the investigation continues.
- Attempted Traffic Stop and Littering: An officer attempted to stop a male with active warrants on North Bridge Street. During the incident, the suspect was also observed littering from a moving vehicle and obstructing official business. No arrest details were provided in the report.
- Unruly Juvenile on Toledo Street: Officers responded to a report involving a juvenile behaving in an unruly manner. The matter remains under investigation.
- Disturbance at Sherman Park: Police were called to a disturbance at 505 Sherman Park involving allegations of aggravated menacing and unlawful restraint. No further details were immediately available.
- School Bus Violation on East Water Street: While patrolling, an officer observed a gray Ford F-150 illegally pass a stopped school bus with its stop sign deployed. The driver, identified as Eric Thompson, admitted to the violation during a traffic stop. No injuries were reported.
- Crash on North Bridge Street: Officers responded to a vehicle crash on North Bridge Street later in the day. A second report was filed in relation to the same location shortly after.
- Other Reports: A civil matter was mistakenly opened as a police case and later corrected, and one additional incident on East Main Street was included in the report with no narrative available.
The Chillicothe Police Department continues to investigate several of these cases. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.
