Crime & Safety Report for 0 State Route 159, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Review crime and safety information near 0 State Route 159, Chillicothe, OH 45601. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$471,104

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 11 offenders within 5 miles and 81 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

11 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 0 State Route 159, Chillicothe, OH 45601

11 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
1 Child Involved
2 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BARCUS, STEVEN D

50 years old

Child Involved

2907.04 - Unlawful sexual conduct w/a minor Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

6307 STATE ROUTE 159 CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
1.3 Medium
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HERRON, BRENNEN THOMAS

30 years old

2907.05 - Gross Sexual Imposition

2024-12-17T11:36:19

5746 STATE ROUTE 159 CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
1.8 Medium
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LONG, CHARLES W

43 years old

Violent

0 - Non Sex Other Offense

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.03 - Sexual Battery Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

5746 STATE ROUTE 159 CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
1.8 Medium
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PENCE, LEVI JUBAL

37 years old

Violent

2907.03 - Sexual Battery Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

4416 MARIETTA ROAD CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
3.2 Medium
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UMPHRIES, WILLIAM E

67 years old

Rapist

100 CHAMBER DR CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
3.2 Medium

81 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

81 Crime & Incidents by Severity
7 Severe
8 Medium
16 Low
50 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Assault Report

07/16/2026 04:47 PM

Chamber Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for a white van-style semi truck with red and black on the trailer, reportedly involved in an apparent assault after leaving a location on Chamber Drive in Chillicothe. The truck has an Indiana license plate, and units were advised to stop and hold the vehicle and contact the Ross County Sheriff’s Office if it is found.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 04:47 PM

Chamber Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a be-on-the-lookout for a reportedly stolen white semi truck with red and black markings on the trailer, taken from a business area on Chamber Drive in Chillicothe. The truck is said to have an Indiana license plate, and a man with (description withheld) is described as a possible suspect. Units were advised to stop and hold the vehicle if found.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:35 AM

Oak St, Kingston, OH 45644

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman with low blood pressure was reported near Oak Street in Kingston. Unit 700 Squad was assigned to respond.

Traffic

07/16/2026 12:50 AM

US-23, Chillicothe, OH 45601

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible large tire creating a road hazard on southbound US 23 near Carousel Court.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 07:39 PM

OH-104, Chillicothe, OH 45601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are assisting a 69-year-old female near State Route 104. Additional assistance was requested at Overlake Drive.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center0.8 mi
Zane Trace Elementary School1.0 mi
Zane Trace High School1.0 mi
Zane Trace Middle School1.0 mi

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$425,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 3,237 sqft
4557 State Route 159
Chillicothe, OH, 45601
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