The Chillicothe Police Department report for Tuesday includes an incident with a stolen vehicle, a stolen firearm, shots fired, a vehicle recovered, and arrests.
Tuesday, during the early morning hours, Officers started receiving reports of individuals causing damage to numerous vehicles in the area of Calhoun Street and Locust Street. Officers discovered several tires had been slashed or punctured on numerous vehicles. the investigation continues
A report was received of a stolen motor vehicle in the 1200 block of Webster and a firearm was stolen out of a vehicle in the 900 block of Cherry Street. During the Officer’s initial investigation, Officers heard gunfire in the 600 block of Calhoun and later discovered a firearm was used to attempt to gain access to a business without success.
Throughout the day, Officers conducted investigations, followed up on leads, conducted several interviews, and acquired video surveillance of the earlier crimes.
At around 4:45 PM, Officers located the stolen vehicle in a garage of an unoccupied home in the 900 block of Elm Street. Officers also identified 2 suspects observed in video surveillance and subsequently took a 17-year-old male and an 18-year-old male into custody.
The 17-year-old was transported to a juvenile detention facility and the 18-year-old was transported to the Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail pending the filing of formal charges. This investigation continues regarding possible additional suspects.
If you have credible information regarding any of the above activities, please contact the Chillicothe Police Department at 660-646-2121.
Other items in the Police Report For Tuesday
12:29 AM, Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a business in the 500 block of Park Lane. Officer discovered an open door to the business. An employee was contacted to secure the door.
7:48 AM, officers received a report of a stolen motor vehicle in the 1200 block of Webster Street.
Officers received reports of property damage in the 900 block of Dickinson Street, in the 100 block of North Herriford Street, in the 900 block of North Washington Street.
10:26 AM, officer received a report of fraud in the 1600 block of Jennings. Investigation continues.
2:44 PM, Officer received a report of a burglary and theft at a business in the 800 block of Cherry Street.
6:52 PM, Officer received a report of an animal complaint in the 1200 block of Webster Street.
7:58 PM, Officer responded to Washington Street and Second Street for a report of a single-vehicle non-injury accident. Officer reported the woman made an improper turn and struck a utility pole guide wire. The woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a license. She was processed at the police department, cited, and released.
