State says Ohio prison wasn’t short-staffed prior to fatal assault on corrections officer
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said its Chillicothe facility was staffed to standards when one of its correction officers was fatally assaulted.
No weapon used in inmate assault that killed Ohio officer on Christmas - prisons director
The director of the Ohio prisons said Friday that the man suspected of killing a Ross County prison guard on Christmas Day didn't have a weapon.
Union calls for prison corrections leaders to step down following officer's death
"The loss of a staff person is difficult, but to lose a family member on Christmas Day at the hands of someone in our custody is a tragedy beyond comprehension,” department Director Annette Chambers-Smith said in a statement posted on the department's Facebook page.
Corrections officer dies in Christmas Day 'inmate assault' at prison in Chillicothe
A state investigation is underway after a Ross Correctional Institution guard died during what's being called an “inmate assault” Christmas morning.
Initial report of corrections officer death released
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released additional information on the Christmas Day incident at Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe that led to the death of Corrections Officer Andrew Lansing.
Ohio corrections officer was alone in guard shack when fatally attacked: director
The Director of The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is expected to host media availability on Friday at 3:00 p.m.You can watch the live-stream
Ohio corrections officer killed in Christmas Day prison attack: 'Beyond comprehension'
An inmate allegedly assaulted and killed a corrections officer on Christmas Day at an Ohio prison. Authorities said the attack was "beyond comprehension."
Christmas morning attack claims life of Ohio corrections officer
A Christmas Day attack claimed the life of corrections officer Andrew Lansing at the Ross County Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, Ohio.
A Lima man has been identified as the person responsible for the death of an Ohio corrections officer
RaShawn Cannon was allegedly responsible for the attack that killed long-time Ross Correctional Officer Andrew Lansing.
Lima man identified in fatal prison assault incident
After Wednesday's announcement of the death of a correction officer at a southern Ohio prison after an assault by an inmate, a second release has revealed a Lima connection to this incident as the inmate at the center of it is from Lima.
Ohio corrections officer killed by inmate on Christmas, officials say
"The loss of a staff person is difficult, but to lose a family member on Christmas Day at the hands of someone in our custody is a tragedy beyond comprehension."
Funeral arrangements announced for Ohio prison guard killed on Christmas
Funeral services for slain Ohio corrections officer Andrew Lansing will be held on Jan. 3 in Chillicothe. Rashawn Cannon, 27, ...
Employee’s scheme to steal $1.7K from Walmart leads to formal charges
A Walmart employee’s alleged scheme to steal hundreds of dollars from a Chillicothe store has led to charges that have been filed against him.
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Ross County officer killed by inmate at Chillicothe prison
A correction officer in Ross County was killed Christmas morning by an inmate. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & ...
Learn more about the 2025 Chillicothe City Budget
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City of Chillicothe manages million dollar budget for 2025
CHILLICOTHE— After months of planning and organizing the Chillicothe City budget for 2025 is officially in. City Auditor Kristal Spetnagel recently sat down to discuss the over $80 million budget and ...
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Homeowner Fights off Home Trespasser in Chillicothe
A dispute that escalated into a physical altercation led to the arrest of a local man for assault and criminal trespass on ...