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Ohio jail deaths: Twice inmates overpower guards at hospitals, took guns, died by suicide
Shortly before 10 a.m. on June 1, 2022 inside a Dayton hospital, Montgomery County Jail inmate Brian Booth overpowered a 78-year-old contract security guard, who used a cane. Booth, 30, fought with Darrell Holderman, took his gun, shot him in the neck, and then ran through the hospital hallways, pointing the Glock handgun at employees and patients. Outside in the hospital parking lot, Booth sat down and turned the gun on himself.
1 person dead after hitting RTA pole in Harrison Twp.
One person was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Harrison Twp. on Sunday morning. Harrison Twp. crews responded to reports of a serious injury crash around 6:40 a.m. at 3909 Salem Avenue, according to a statement from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies initially found a maroon Buick Lucerne...
One person shot in Dayton on Saturday Afternoon
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Montgomery County Sherriff's office confirmed a man was shot in the 700 block of Osmond Avenue in the Westwood neighborhood of Dayton at roughly 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13. A Montgomery County Dispatch Sergeant said the victim was taken to Miami Valley Hospital for treatment. Dayton...
State probes Montgomery County Jail after seven deaths spark outcry
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A shocking new revelation Thursday from the Montgomery County Jail Coalition. They received a response from the state after demanding an investigation into seven deaths at the Montgomery County Jail last year. One of those inmates was Isaiah Trammell, who had autism. The incident that led to his death was caught on camera and sparked outrage.
County jail in violation of state standards according to Dept. of Rehab & Correction
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Requests for jail reform continue tonight as a local group demands change following the death of an autistic inmate last year. Isaiah Trammell died at the hospital after 10 hours inside the Montgomery County Jail. Calls for an investigation into his death began last month, stirring conversations about improving correctional programs. […]
Trial date set for man accused of deadly shooting inside Ohio auto plant
MORAINE, Ohio — A trial date has been set for the man accused in a deadly shooting at an Ohio auto plant last May. It happened on May 18, 2023, in Montgomery County. Moraine officers were dispatched to the DMAX plant on Dryden Road for a report of an active shooter.
Styrofoam recycling available this weekend in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In need of a place to dispose of Styrofoam? Montgomery County Environmental Services is hosting a Styrofoam Recycling Event on Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can drop off their unwanted Styrofoam at Welcome Stadium in Parking Lot B, located at 1601 South Edwin C Moses Boulevard […]
Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services hiring at on-site job fair
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services today held its first-ever job fair for two positions available there. Makell Baccus, assistant deputy director of the department, said there were two scheduled times where interested applicants can get the chance for on-the-spot interviews and some candidates could be given conditional job offers.
County jail coalition says state review found violations of state standards
A state review of inmate deaths at the Montgomery County Jail last year found the facility operated in violation of state standards related to security observation checks, pre-screening and detoxication policies, according to the Montgomery County Jail Coalition. The Montgomery County Jail Coalition submitted a 300-signature petition to the Ohio...
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