Chillicothe Man Arrested After Violent Incident With Officers

A man faces multiple charges following an incident Sunday afternoon, which began as a reported domestic disturbance.  Chillicothe officers responded to the 1500 block of Bryan at about 3:23 pm for a potential emergency.  They found three people at the location, including a juvenile.  During the initial contact, a 36-year-old man identified as Derrick Ray Hill, displayed suspicious behavior, indicating he was armed.

 

Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples says that when officers attempted to detain the man, he physically resisted, and a struggle ensued.

Attempted to disarm the officer.

 

The man continued to resist, ultimately head-butting the officer in the face, causing injury that required medical attention.

 

Hill was arrested and later booked for alleged resisting arrest, assault on a law enforcement officer, and attempting to disarm a police officer.  He was medically cleared and taken to Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail, where he is held with no bond allowed

 

During the continued investigation, a witness told officers the man was planning on killing a person before officers arrived, and planned a shootout with police when they arrived.

 

Maples says that with all “use of force” incidents, an administrative review is conducted by the department.

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