Self, Chad Edward

Chad Edward Self, a 52-year-old white male, was booked into custody on July 24, 2026 at 10:09 PM following an incident earlier that day at 4:10 PM. He was booked in connection with a case involving obstructing justice, specifically harboring, in the jurisdiction of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Name: Self, Chad Edward

Race: WHITE

Gender: MALE

Date of Birth: 11/11/1972

Hair Color: BROWN

Eye Color: BLUE

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 160 lbs

Booking Date: 7/24/2026 10:09 PM

Arrest Date: 7/24/2026 4:10 PM

Arresting Agency: FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF

Charges: OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE (M1) – HARBORING – OFFENSE IF

About This Booking Record

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.

Fayette County

Jurisdiction: Bookings by the Fayette County Sheriff are processed through the Fayette County Jail in Washington Court House, Ohio. Misdemeanor cases are generally heard in the Washington Court House Municipal Court, with felony matters proceeding to the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas.


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