Preston, James Anthony

James Anthony Preston, a white male born May 2, 1990, was booked into custody on June 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM in connection with a case involving telecommunications harassment in the jurisdiction of the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Preston is described as 6’00” tall, weighing 216 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

Name: Preston, James Anthony

Race: WHITE

Gender: MALE

Date of Birth: 5/2/1990

Hair Color: BROWN

Eye Color: GREEN

Height: 6’00”

Weight: 216 lbs

Booking Date: 6/2/2026 9:55 PM

Arrest Date: 6/2/2026

Arresting Agency: ROSS CO.

Charges: TELECOMMUNICATIONS HARASSMENT

About This Booking Record

Telecommunications Harassment

Telecommunications harassment (Ohio Revised Code §2917.21) involves making telephone, text, or electronic communications to abuse, threaten, or harass another person. It is generally a first-degree misdemeanor, with higher degrees for repeat conduct.

Ross County

Jurisdiction: Bookings attributed to Ross County are processed through the Ross County Jail in Chillicothe, Ohio. Misdemeanor cases are generally heard in the Chillicothe Municipal Court, while felony matters proceed to the Ross County Court of Common Pleas.


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