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Courthouse Chaos: Man Escapes Handcuffs, Attacks Deputies
17 Sep
Summary
- Suspect slipped handcuffs and attacked two deputies.
- Both deputies suffered broken bones in the assault.
- Suspect was subdued with a Taser during escape attempt.
An inmate's attempt to escape custody at the Columbiana County Courthouse quickly turned violent on Monday. Timothy J. Reaggle, 20, of Wellsville, was being escorted after being sentenced to one year in prison.
Reaggle allegedly broke free from his handcuffs, assaulting a deputy and then a second deputy who tried to intervene. The encounter left both officers with broken bones.
The escape attempt continued as Reaggle fled towards the courthouse exit, ultimately sliding down steps before being apprehended using a Taser. He is currently held at Columbiana County Jail awaiting potential new charges, including assault and felony escape.
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