Thomas Jacob Whitley Sr, a white male born May 12, 1981, was booked into custody on June 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM in connection with a case in the jurisdiction of the Ross County agency. The charges involved obstructing official business and theft without consent.
Name: Whitley Sr, Thomas Jacob
Race: WHITE
Gender: MALE
Date of Birth: 5/12/1981
Hair Color: BROWN
Eye Color: BLUE
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180 lbs
Booking Date: 6/18/2026 5:46 PM
Arrest Date: 6/18/2026
Arresting Agency: ROSS CO.
Charges: OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS, THEFT_WITHOUT CONSENT
About This Booking Record
Theft
Theft (Ohio Revised Code §2913.02) prohibits knowingly obtaining or exerting control over another’s property without consent, beyond the scope of consent, or by deception, threat, or intimidation. Theft of property valued under $1,000 is a first-degree misdemeanor (petty theft); higher values or certain items raise it to a 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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