Whitley, Ryan A

Ryan A Whitley, a white male born on July 31, 2000, was booked into custody on July 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM in connection with a case involving domestic violence and obstructing official business in the jurisdiction of the Chillicothe Police Department. Whitley is described as 5’09” tall, weighing 140 lbs, with brown hair and green eyes.

Name: Whitley, Ryan A

Race: WHITE

Gender: MALE

Date of Birth: 7/31/2000

Hair Color: BROWN

Eye Color: GREEN

Height: 5’09”

Weight: 140 lbs

Booking Date: 7/11/2026 4:25 AM

Arrest Date: 7/11/2026 4:26 AM

Arresting Agency: CHILLICOTHE

Charges: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS

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.

Obstructing Official Business / Justice

Obstructing official business (Ohio Revised Code §2921.31) and obstructing justice (§2921.32) involve acts that hamper a public official’s duties or help another avoid arrest or prosecution. Penalties range from misdemeanor to felony depending on the circumstances.

Chillicothe

Jurisdiction: Arrests by the Chillicothe Police Department are processed locally in Ross County. Misdemeanor cases are typically heard in the Chillicothe Municipal Court; felony cases proceed to the Ross County Court of Common Pleas.


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