Jan Michael Chaney, a white male born June 26, 1982, was booked on July 30, 2026 at 11:33 AM in connection with a case involving OVI and possession of drugs (Schedule I or II substance) in the jurisdiction of the Ross County agency. Chaney is described as 6’02” tall, weighing 265 lbs, with black hair and blue eyes.
Name: Chaney, Jan Michael
Race: WHITE
Gender: MALE
Date of Birth: 6/26/1982
Hair Color: BLACK
Eye Color: BLUE
Height: 6’02”
Weight: 265 lbs
Booking Date: 7/30/2026 11:33 AM
Arrest Date: 7/30/2026 10:13 AM
Arresting Agency: ROSS CO.
Charges: OVI, POSSESSION OF DRUGS _ SCHEDULE I OR II SUBSTANCE
About This Booking Record
Drug Possession
Drug possession (Ohio Revised Code §2925.11) varies in degree with the type and amount of the controlled substance, ranging from a minor misdemeanor to a felony. An ‘F5’ designation indicates a fifth-degree felony; ‘F2’ a second-degree felony.
OVI / Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence
OVI (Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence), Ohio Revised Code §4511.19, makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. A first offense is a first-degree misdemeanor generally carrying three days to six months in jail, fines of roughly $565–$1,075, and a license suspension of one to three years. Penalties increase with high blood-alcohol readings or prior offenses; repeat OVIs can become felonies.
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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