Ohio authorities are searching for four inmates who escaped a jail after overpowering two female corrections officers.
They were armed with at least one homemade weapon when they overpowered the corrections officers and then forced open a secured door at the Gallia County Jail in Gallipolis, Ohio, just after midnight on Sunday, authorities said.
The Gallia County Sheriff's Office identified the inmates as Brynn K. Martin, 40, Christopher M. Clemente, 24, Troy R. McDaniel Jr., 30, and Lawrence R. Lee III, 29. The inmates are considered"extremely dangerous" and may had have assistance from at least one person on the outside, according to the sheriff's office.Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin will hold a press conference Sunday afternoon.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ohio crime spree leaves at least 3 dead, 1 injuredAn Ohio man is suspected of setting a fatal fire in his home before killing a delivery man at a gas station and then taking his own life at the end of a police chase, authorities said Friday. Police identified Brandon Carter, 44, of Seaman, Ohio, as the suspect in the crime spree that left at least
Read more »
A drone was caught on camera delivering contraband to an Ohio prison yardAn inmate at an Ohio prison had a cell phone and marijuana delivered to him by drone, police said.
Read more »
Ohio crime spree leaves at least 3 dead, 1 injuredAn Ohio man is suspected of setting a fatal fire in his home before killing a delivery man at a gas station and then taking his own life at the end of a police chase.
Read more »
Stormy Daniels settles lawsuit over arrest at Ohio strip clubPorn star Stormy Daniels has settled a lawsuit against the city of Columbus, Ohi...
Read more »
Stormy Daniels to receive $450,000 settlement over arrest at Ohio strip clubStormy Daniels to receive $450,000 in a lawsuit settlement over her arrest at an Ohio strip club, officials say
Read more »
An alternative to cash bail comes with its own costsLike jail, which charges inmates exorbitant fees for essentials, electronic monitoring extracts fees from people convicted of no crime
Read more »