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WATCH: Shocking video shows Ohio inmate attacking deputies and attempting to escape

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ABC News. (2026, September 17). WATCH: Shocking video shows Ohio inmate attacking deputies and attempting to escape. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136509728/

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On September 16, 2026, a violent incident occurred in an Ohio prison where an inmate attacked guards and tried to escape shortly after being sentenced for an assault. Surveillance footage captured the chaotic events as they unfolded.
Written by AI on 2026-09-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

On Monday, Timothy J. Reaggle, a 20-year-old from Wellsville, attempted to escape from the Columbiana County Court in Ohio after being sentenced to spend one year in prison for a separate case. Video footage released by the sheriff’s office showed Reaggle breaking free of his handcuffs and punching a deputy before running down hallways and staircases. He attacked two deputies who were escorting him, causing one of them to suffer broken bones. The deputies eventually subdued Reaggle with a Taser. People in the courthouse rushed to assist the injured officers. Sheriff Brian McLaughlin stated that both deputies have since been released from the hospital.

Written for “Courthouse Escape Attempt” on 2026-11-01, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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Shocking video shows Ohio inmate attacking deputies and attempting to escape The incident happened after the inmate was sentenced for an assault. September 16, 2026
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-17

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Shocking video shows Ohio inmate attacking deputies and attempting to escape The incident happened after the inmate was sentenced for an assault. September 16, 2026 asserted
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