Dakota Lane Richards, a 26-year-old white male, was booked into custody on June 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. The booking was in connection with a case involving domestic violence, endangering children, and obstructing official business.
Name: Richards, Dakota Lane
Race: WHITE
Gender: MALE
Date of Birth: 3/19/2000
Hair Color: BLACK
Eye Color: BROWN
Height: 5’08”
Weight: 200 lbs
Booking Date: 6/16/2026 1:35 AM
Arrest Date: 6/16/2026 1:16 AM
Arresting Agency: ROSS CO.
Charges: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ENDANGERING CHILDREN, 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.
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.
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.
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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