CHILLICOTHE, OH — May 7, 2025 — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 21 incidents on Monday, May 6, ranging from robbery and assault to criminal trespassing and vehicle-related offenses, according to their daily media report.
Among the more serious incidents:
- Robbery with a deadly weapon: Officers were dispatched at 2:50 a.m. to the BP gas station on 741 Safford Ave in response to a robbery involving a deadly weapon. The investigation is ongoing.
- Assault at Patrick’s Pub: Police responded to 20 N. Plaza Blvd at 12:37 a.m. for a disorderly subject and reported an assault. The case remains under investigation.
- Theft and Shoplifting: Multiple thefts were reported, including a shoplifting incident at Walmart on River Trace Lane and another at Game Smart on Consumer Square Drive. Both investigations are still active.
- Warrant arrest: A male subject was transported from the Jackson County Correctional Facility to Ross County Jail on an outstanding warrant from Chillicothe PD.
- Criminal Trespassing: Two trespassing complaints were logged — one at S. Mulberry Street and another at S. Paint Street. Both remain under review.
- Disorderly conduct and intoxication: Officers responded to several calls for disorderly behavior, including an incident involving an intoxicated person creating a risk of harm at 54 E. Water Street.
- Traffic stops and vehicle violations: A driver was cited on E. Water Street for expired registration and driving under suspension, with no insurance. Another incident on E. 7th Street led to a vehicle being towed for expired tags.
- Unauthorized vehicle use: A vehicle theft was reported at 196 Hirn Street shortly before midnight. Police are investigating.
- Dog ordinance violation: A complaint regarding a potentially dangerous or improperly restrained dog was reported at 108 S. Brownell Street.
- Crash investigations: Officers handled several motor vehicle accidents, including a hit-skip on S. Hickory Street and a crash transferred from the Ohio State Patrol jurisdiction to city police at the Pilot gas station on E. Main Street.
The department continues to investigate many of the above cases and urges anyone with information to contact CPD.
