Crime & Safety Report for 4557 State Route 159, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Review crime and safety information near 4557 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

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

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Full report contains 110 offenders within 5 miles and 362 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

110 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4557 State Route 159, Chillicothe, OH 45601

110 Registered Offenders Nearby
19 Rape
27 Child Involved
14 Assault
57 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ALTHOUSE, ROBERT NATHANIEL

34 years old

Child Involved

142 PARK ST CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
4.7 Medium
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BARCUS, STEVEN D

50 years old

Child Involved

6307 STATE ROUTE 159 CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
1.6 Medium
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BOWERS, JANICE K

74 years old

Rapist

797 MONROE AVE CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
4.6 Medium
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BOWLING, ZACHARY R

38 years old

Child Involved

110 E FOURTH STREET CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
4.8 Medium
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BUTCHER, WILLIE T

46 years old

331 S WATT STREET CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601
5 Medium

362 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

362 Crime & Incidents by Severity
27 Severe
26 Medium
40 Low
269 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 01:34 PM

E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to East Water Street for a person with a laceration to the arm; police were already on scene.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 10:19 AM

E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a confirmed warrant related to a 2009 black Toyota near East Main Street in Chillicothe. The warrant appears to involve failure to appear on an OVI case from Ross County and Chillicothe Municipal Court, and a copy was requested to be sent to the jail.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:49 AM

Park St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 56-year-old male near Park Street reporting trouble urinating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 4557 State Route 159 in a low-crime area?

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