What happened at the Summit County Detention Center on Christmas Day?

A riot broke out, involving seven inmates, with two teens charged with assaulting corrections officers.

Who is Je'Miere Jones and what is he accused of?

Je'Miere Jones, 18, is accused of starting the riot at the detention center and assaulting two officers.

Were any officers injured during the Summit County jail riot?

Yes, two corrections officers were assaulted during the incident.

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Teens Spark Jail Riot on Christmas, Assault Officers

13 Jan

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Summary

Two teens charged after alleged Christmas Day riot and assaults.
Video shows youths vandalizing unit, throwing chairs at officers.
One teen faces assault counts, may be tried as adult.

Teens Spark Jail Riot on Christmas, Assault Officers

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were charged following a riot and assaults on corrections officers at the Summit County Detention Center on Christmas Day. Video evidence shows four youths vandalizing their housing unit and throwing chairs, escalating to attacks on staff. The 16-year-old faces assault charges and could be tried as an adult, while the 18-year-old, Je'Miere Jones, is accused of initiating the disturbance by causing inmates to ransack the unit.

During the melee, Jones allegedly punched one officer and knocked another down, with other inmates joining the chaos. A total of seven inmates were involved, leading to a significant security response with 11 officers intervening. The judge ordered both teens to be held in county jail due to their violent actions, with Jones also facing assault charges.