Tatman, Shyla May

Shyla May Tatman, a 52-year-old white female, was booked on July 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM in connection with a Ross County case involving operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, drug paraphernalia, and leaving the scene of an accident. The booking followed an arrest earlier that evening at 9:00 PM.

Name: Tatman, Shyla May

Race: WHITE

Gender: FEMALE

Date of Birth: 9/17/1973

Hair Color: BLONDE

Eye Color: GREEN

Height: 5’06”

Weight: 145 lbs

Booking Date: 7/22/2026 9:45 PM

Arrest Date: 7/22/2026 9:00 PM

Arresting Agency: ROSS CO.

Charges: OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT VALID LICENSE, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, ACCIDENT LEAVING SCENE

About This Booking Record

Drug Paraphernalia / Abuse Instruments

Possessing drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments (Ohio Revised Code §2925.14 and §2925.12) relates to equipment used to consume or prepare controlled substances. Penalties vary by degree.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Leaving the scene of an accident (Ohio Revised Code §4549.02) requires drivers involved in a crash to stop and provide information. Failing to do so ranges from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on resulting harm.

Operating Without a Valid License

Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license (Ohio Revised Code §4510.12) involves driving without ever having been licensed or without a currently valid license. It is generally a misdemeanor.

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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