“I’ll Break Your Neck”: Chillicothe Man Accused of Threatening Women in Child Custody Dispute

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he made a series of violent threats against two women, including threatening to break one woman’s neck and shoot up a residence during a dispute involving his 3-year-old child.

According to a Chillicothe Police Department report, Kaidon Rashad Lytle was arrested on November 11, 2026, and charged with two counts of aggravated menacing, both first-degree misdemeanors. Lytle also had an outstanding warrant for telecommunications harassment.

Officer Richardson was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex after two women reported receiving threatening statements from Lytle during FaceTime conversations.

The dispute reportedly began after Lytle refused to return his 3-year-old child to the child’s mother for approximately seven days. The mother told officers she was the custodial parent and that the two did not have a formal custody agreement.

According to the police report, one of the women provided several videos documenting Lytle’s alleged threats.

In one recording, Lytle reportedly threatened to shoot up a residence, stating, “Watch I’m gonna blow that bitch up tonight.” He allegedly continued by saying it would be funny when he shot up the residence and the women’s vehicles were unable to move.

A second recording reportedly captured Lytle stating, “Everyone gonna feel how I feel.” When questioned about his intentions, Lytle allegedly responded, “I’ll break your neck you fucking whore.”

Lytle reportedly continued making threats, stating, “I’m gonna smoke you, I swear to god.”

In a third recording, Lytle allegedly expressed disregard for police involvement and made additional threatening statements, including claims that he was going to harm others.

Both women told officers they feared Lytle would carry out his threats and requested criminal charges. Police collected written statements and received copies of the recordings as evidence.

During the investigation, Officer Richardson discovered that a previous police report had been filed on November 4 concerning Lytle’s refusal to return the child. At that time, the mother had reportedly decided to give Lytle additional time to return the child rather than pursue further action.

Officers also discovered Lytle had an outstanding warrant through the Ross County Sheriff’s Office for telecommunications harassment.

According to the report, officers were aware of Lytle’s reported history involving firearms and drugs. Multiple Chillicothe police officers subsequently responded to his last known address on West Main Street.

Officers issued verbal commands for Lytle to exit the residence with his hands visible. Lytle eventually came outside with the child and another resident.

Lytle was taken into custody, and the child was later released to the mother.

Lytle was transported to the Ross County Jail, where he was booked on the outstanding warrant and two counts of aggravated menacing. He was held in lieu of bond pending a November 12 court appearance.

The police report noted that Lytle had no prior convictions for violent offenses, with previous charges listed as held, dismissed, or without a recorded disposition.

All charges are allegations, and Lytle is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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