CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police were stretched thin across the city on Saturday, March 21, as a wave of serious crimes—including an armed burglary and a motor vehicle theft—pushed incident numbers higher than usual for a weekend.
The 17-call report, released this morning, details a 24-hour period defined by high-stakes encounters and ongoing criminal investigations.
Serious Crimes: Armed Burglary & Car Theft
The most alarming incident occurred early Saturday morning at 5:12 AM. An officer stationed near Watt Street and Washington Avenue was approached by a woman reporting an Aggravated Burglary on King Street. According to the report, the suspect was armed with a deadly weapon.
The property crimes didn’t stop there:
- Motor Vehicle Theft: At 4:57 PM, officers were dispatched to South Hickory Street after a resident reported their vehicle had been stolen.
- South Watt Street Burglary: Later in the evening at 8:52 PM, another burglary was reported on South Watt Street.
- Criminal Mischief: Police also responded to South Brownell Street at 12:29 PM for a burglary-related complaint involving criminal mischief.
Drugs and Disorderly Conduct
Public parks and residential streets saw several disturbances throughout the day:
- Poland Park Drug Discovery: During a welfare check at Poland Park (S. Hickory and Burbridge St.) at 5:12 PM, officers discovered Schedule III, IV, or V drugs. The investigation is currently pending.
- Walmart Theft & Paraphernalia: A theft call at Walmart on Trego Creek Road at 7:50 PM led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia and a warrant arrest.
- Domestic Dispute: Early in the morning (3:37 AM), units responded to a possible domestic incident on South Douglas Avenue.
Warrant Arrests and Traffic Incidents
Officers successfully cleared several warrants off the books on Saturday:
- Steven Laplante was located and arrested on North McArthur Street at 1:51 AM.
- Another warrant arrest was made shortly after on North Paint Street.
On the roads, a “Hit-Skip” (Hit and Run) was reported at 9:42 PM in the parking lot behind Tiffin Towers on South Walnut Street. Additionally, a crash was reported on Piatt Avenue involving a failure to yield when turning left.
