CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man is currently being held in custody following a series of criminal charges filed in Ross County.
According to jail records and court filings, Peyton Hammond Hill, 26, was booked into the Ross County Jail in the early morning hours of April 30, 2026.
Court documents show Hill is facing multiple charges, including:
- Robbery (F2)
- Domestic Violence (M1)
- Endangering Children (M1)
- Unlawful Restraint (M3)
Records indicate the charges stem from an incident reported on April 29, 2026. The robbery charge is classified as a second-degree felony under Ohio law.
The arrest was made by Ross County authorities, with Deputy Brayden Woodbridge listed in connection with the case.
Hill remains in custody at the Ross County Jail as of the latest available update.
A court hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Chillicothe Municipal Court.
At this time, no additional details regarding the underlying incident have been released.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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