Ohio inmate breaks handcuffs, attacks bailiffs, tries to flee
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A 20-year-old defendant, Timothy Reaggle, tried to escape from the Columbiana County courthouse in Ohio after being sentenced to one year in prison at a sentencing hearing on September 14. While being escorted toward a holding area, he broke free from his handcuffs, struck two courthouse security bailiffs and ran from the second floor toward the exit. He was stopped near the doors when responding officers used a Taser and then restrained him. Two bailiffs were injured, including fractures, and Reaggle is now expected to face further criminal charges.
Key Points
- The incident happened at Columbiana County courthouse in Ohio on September 14, after 20-year-old Timothy Reaggle was sentenced to one year in prison.
- Reports said Reaggle was being escorted to a holding cell or detention area when he suddenly broke his handcuffs by force.
- Video described by both outlets showed him crying while walking ahead of officers before turning and punching one bailiff in the throat.
- He then ran down from the courthouse second floor, fell or slid on the stairs during a struggle, and punched another bailiff in the face.
- Reaggle was brought down near the courthouse exit with a Taser, while two injured bailiffs were treated in hospital and later returned home.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the case is a stark reminder that prisoner escort work can turn violent within seconds even inside a courthouse, where security is usually assumed to be tight. It also shows how a failed escape attempt can quickly add serious charges, on top of an original prison sentence, after injuries to law-enforcement personnel.