Ohio prison review of Christmas Day killing of officer puts blame on inmate

After reviewing the Christmas Day killing of Officer Andy Lansing, officials placed all blame on the inmate now facing murder ...
Smithsonian Magazine

In Prisons Across Ohio, These Inmates Are Finding Meaning by Saving Orphaned and Injured Animals

More than 60 inmates from five institutions across the state participate in the prison program. Hidden behind brick walls and ...
WFMJ

Ohio approves $4.2M elevator project at state penitentiary in Youngstown

The Ohio State Penitentiary, which opened in 1998, houses approximately 497 inmates, 134 of whom are serving life sentences.

ODRC releases audit findings following death of corrections officer on Christmas Day

The 2024 RCI Internal Management Audit and American Correctional Association Reaccreditation Audit determined the prison was ...
WCMH Columbus on MSN

State audit finds no policy lapses at Chillicothe prison where guard was killed on Christmas

A Chillicothe prison where an officer was killed by an inmate on Christmas Day did not have any policy lapses. An ...

Ohio corrections officer's death report reveals no policy lapses, raises questions

A newly-released report on the beating death of Ohio corrections officer Andrew Lansing, who prosecutors say was killed by inmate Rashawn Cannon on Christmas Day last year, concludes there were no ...
The Vindicator

State OKs $4.25 million for work at supermax prison

Staff report The Ohio Controlling Board approved the release Monday of $4.25 million to replace six elevators at the Ohio State Penitentiary’s supermax prison in Youngstown. Funds have been earmarked ...