The Ross Correctional Institute is now operated under restricted movement and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, according to the statement.
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The Ohio legislature passed some 30 bills in its final lame duck session, but even a December flurry of legislation wasn't enough to cover all of the state's priorities. As lawmakers of the 136th ...
He said his heart goes out to Lansing’s family. Mabe’s association sent a letter with demands to Governor Mike DeWine.
The Ohio General Assembly runs on two-year terms, so when lawmakers adjourned around 2 a.m. on Dec. 19, any bill not on its ...
Lansing was described as “a longtime, well-respected employee” at the prison who “was loved by his colleagues.” ...
Deaths in county jails should be investigated by independent agencies, Mike DeWine and Dave Yost say. But neither will call ...
An investigation is underway into the death of an Ohio corrections officer. Officials say Officer Andrew Lansing was attacked ...
In response to the tragedy, the union has demanded action to address officer safety and sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine.
A Christmas Day attack claimed the life of corrections officer Andrew Lansing at the Ross County Correctional Institution in ...
The union representing prison guards wants the governor to suspend top leaders while a guard's death is investigated.