Warrant Issued for Orient Woman in Circleville Assault After Dog-Related Dispute

- Advertisement -

Circleville, Ohio. – A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 31-year-old woman from Orient in connection with an assault reported on East Ohio Street in Circleville on June 16, 2026.

According to a Circleville Police Department report, officers responded to the block of East Ohio Street around 5:10 p.m. after a call about an assault. The victim told officers she had been assaulted by Alexis Harrell-Giffin of Orient. The victim reported minor injuries but declined medical treatment.

The report states that Harrell-Giffin arrived at the residence to pick up her dog. A dispute occurred, child custody was allegedly mentioned, and then escalated into a physical altercation. The victim alleged she was grabbed by the hair and punched. Officers documented the scene, and gathered statements.

A subsequent photo lineup was conducted on June 17, 2026. The victim identified Harrell-Giffin as the person responsible with 100 percent certainty, according to supplemental reports completed by department officers.

The case is classified as assault under Ohio Revised Code 2903.13.

Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact the Circleville Police Department at 151 East Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113.

This information comes directly from the official Circleville Police Department report. As with all pending legal matters, the allegations are subject to the court process and suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Send a tip or correction to info@heritageheadlines.com.

- Advertisement -

Send a tip or correction to info@heritageheadlines.com, or use the contact page.