The difference between life and death for people arrested and sent to jail ... and county lines. Ohio has 181 standards for full-service jails meant to ensure a minimum of care for inmates across ...

An inmate in the Summit County Jail put up a message to those who were protesting the treatment of inmates outside the jail, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. The four busiest jail systems ...

On any given night, about 16,500 people are held in Ohio's 89 ... In Lorain County, for example, the jail holds 422 people: 40% are released within 24 hours, 60% of inmates leave within five ...

A 26-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after he reportedly shot a former inmate at the Noble County Jail whom he ...

Freed allegedly asked what the victim’s name was, and then accused the victim of snitching on him while they were in the Noble County Jail. The victim said Freed proceeded to take his wallet and empty ...

Recent incidents include inmate suicides and overdoses, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at the jail. The jail is ...

An Avilla man is facing multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Noble County Tuesday evening, according to ...

LUCAS, Ohio — A man died in the custody of the Lucas County Jail, the county sheriff's office said in a press release Friday. According to the release, 71-year-old James Hessling became ill while ...

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition called for a state investigation into the county jail to examine problems highlighted in a newspaper report.

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio — An inmate escaped from the Muskingum County Jail Saturday evening, according to the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office. Wayne Pletcher, 37, escaped at approximately 5: ...

GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — A Gallia County cellphone repairman pleaded guilty to felony charges Thursday after downloading nude photos from customers' phones, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.