Windle, William Douglass

William Douglass Windle, a white male born May 2, 1996, was booked into custody on July 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM in connection with a case in the jurisdiction of the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. The charges involve domestic violence and endangering children by creating substantial risk.

Name: Windle, William Douglass

Race: WHITE

Gender: MALE

Date of Birth: 5/2/1996

Hair Color: BROWN

Eye Color: HAZEL

Height: 6’02”

Weight: 205 lbs

Booking Date: 7/9/2026 2:33 AM

Arrest Date: 7/9/2026 2:23 AM

Arresting Agency: ROSS CO.

Charges: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ENDANGERING CHILDREN _ CREATE SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF

About This Booking Record

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence (Ohio Revised Code §2919.25) involves knowingly or recklessly causing or threatening physical harm to a family or household member. A first offense is generally a first-degree misdemeanor, with the degree increasing for prior offenses.

Endangering Children

Endangering children (Ohio Revised Code §2919.22) involves creating a substantial risk to the health or safety of a child by violating a duty of care or other prohibited conduct. Penalties range from misdemeanor to felony.

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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