CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department stayed on the move yesterday, March 18, managing everything from crashes on Bridge Street to a late-night menacing call at the local Walmart.
According to the latest media report, officers handled 17 distinct cases throughout the day, with a heavy emphasis on traffic enforcement and property crimes.
Thefts and Criminal Mischief
Wednesday was a particularly active day for local thieves. The Chillicothe Public Library on South Paint Street reported a theft early in the morning, followed by several other complaints:
- Public Library Theft: Dispatched at 7:58 AM; investigation is ongoing.
- Residential Theft: A report was taken on S. Watt Street (9:14 AM) and another on Enderlin Circle (10:20 AM).
- Retail Theft: Officers responded to Menards on N. Bridge Street at 4:16 PM, where a formal report was taken.
- Sack N Save Damaging: At 10:47 AM, police were called to the Sack N Save on E. Main Street for a criminal mischief and damaging complaint.
Traffic Crackdown: Texting & Stop Signs
If you’re driving through downtown Chillicothe, keep your hands off the phone. Officers conducted multiple stops specifically targeting texting while driving:
- N. Walnut at Water Street (1:05 PM)
- City Park near the Armory (4:00 PM)
Additionally, several drivers were cited for stop sign violations and failure to yield near the intersections of Paint, Water, and 2nd Streets. The morning commute also saw a significant crash near the Donatos Pizza on N. Bridge Street around 7:33 AM.
Disturbances and Late-Night Threats
The day ended with a series of confrontations:
- Brownell Street Disturbance: Police responded at 10:56 AM to a report of “disorderly conduct” involving offensive gestures or noise.
- Walmart Menacing: Late last night (10:03 PM), units were dispatched to the Walmart on River Trace Lane regarding a menacing complaint involving threats made at the store.
- Welfare Check / Drugs: Early Wednesday morning, a welfare check on Columbus Street led to a pending investigation into drug paraphernalia.
Podcast Segment Idea: “Chillicothe’s Most Wanted (Attentiveness)”
Since you’re doing the podcast tonight, you might want to mention the Bridge Street corridor. Between the crash at Donatos and the theft at Menards, Bridge Street was a hotspot for police activity yesterday.
Also, a funny (but serious) shoutout to the library—who steals from a library at 8:00 in the morning? It’s a great “What is wrong with people?” talking point for your listeners.
