Ron Welch
Muskingum County Prosecutor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Repeat Domestic Violence Offender Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
Zanesville Man Attacked Woman Inside Gas Station After She Tried to Escape
ZANESVILLE, OHIO – A Zanesville man with two prior domestic violence convictions has been sentenced to four years in prison after attacking a woman who attempted to escape him by running into a local gas station.
Brandon Ore appeared before Muskingum County Common Pleas Court Judge Kelly Cottrill on November 2, 2026, after previously pleading guilty to felony domestic violence, abduction, and strangulation.
Judge Cottrill imposed a 48-month prison sentence.
VICTIM ATTACKED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE
The charges stem from a June 2026 incident investigated by the Zanesville Police Department.
Following a verbal argument, Ore and the victim arrived at a local gas station. When the victim exited the vehicle, Ore followed her and attempted to grab her outside the business.
The victim ran inside the store in an attempt to get away.
Rather than allowing her to leave, Ore chased her into the business, grabbed her by the arm, and threw her into a glass display.
Ore then grabbed the victim by the side of her neck and threw her head backward into the display before grabbing the hood of her sweatshirt and throwing her across the store.
Zanesville Police officers responded to the business following a report of the assault.
PRIOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTIONS
Ore's criminal history includes two previous domestic violence convictions in Muskingum County.
Despite those prior convictions, Ore again engaged in violence against a woman, this time pursuing and attacking her inside a public business as she attempted to escape.
The case illustrates the serious danger posed by repeat domestic violence offenders and the importance of holding them accountable for continued violent conduct.
Judge Cottrill sentenced Ore to four years in prison for the offenses.
Assistant Prosecutor Warren Edwards represented the State.
The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and pursuing meaningful consequences for offenders who repeatedly engage in violent behavior.
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