CHILLICOTHE — The Chillicothe Police Department documented nine separate incidents on Wednesday, November 19, ranging from disorderly conduct and theft investigations to drug possession and reckless driving.
The day began at 12:06 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a disorderly conduct complaint on Columbus Street involving insulting or taunting behavior. Police noted the investigation is ongoing.
A short time later, at 1:40 p.m., officers responded to South Hickory Street for a reported domestic incident that included criminal damaging and assault. The situation remains under investigation.
Just after 2 p.m., a Chillicothe K-9 officer assisted the Ross County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop on South Douglas Avenue. A free-air sniff around a 2010 Ford Taurus led to a drug possession case being documented.
Officers later responded to Cleveland Street at 3:38 p.m. for a warrant-related investigation, which also remains open.
At 4:01 p.m., police were called to South Walnut Street for a theft complaint at an apartment unit. The investigation is still active.
A disorderly incident reported at Sherman Park at 4:11 p.m. drew police attention as well, followed by another disorderly conduct call at 4:51 p.m. on North Brownell Street involving a domestic dispute.
At 5:54 p.m., an officer patrolling Eastern Avenue identified a driver with a suspended license. The driver, identified as Michael Blaum, was cited for Driving Under Suspension. His vehicle was towed, and he was given a December 1st court date.
The final call of the night came just after 9 p.m., when officers responded to the Dunham’s parking lot on North Bridge Street for a report of a vehicle being operated recklessly. Police stopped a silver Mustang after hearing it rev loudly and speeding through the lot, creating a hazard to pedestrians in the mall area.
Chillicothe Police closed the day with nine cases under review or action, reflecting a steady midweek demand for law enforcement across the city.
