MANSFIELD — A 28-year-old Mansfield man who allegedly tried to convince a Mansfield woman to let him have sex with her 8-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The written plea on behalf of Bryce Witchey was entered Tuesday by defense attorney Rolf Whitney, according to Richland County Common Pleas Court online […]
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Mansfield woman died in Richland County Jail April 14 from fentanyl
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield woman who died in the Richland County Jail on April 14 died from fentanyl intoxication, according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office. Candice Crose, 32, was pronounced dead at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at 9:52 a.m. after she was transported following a “medical emergency,” according to Richland County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Chris […]
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Inflation driving cost of meal prices at Richland County Jail up another 8 percent
MANSFIELD — A rising Richland County Jail population and increased food costs will again mean additional expense for local taxpayers. County commissioners on Thursday approved a new contract with Trinity Services Group, a Florida-based company, a deal for one year with the potential for three, one-year renewals. The company, which has supplied meal services to […]
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UPDATED: Mansfield woman, 32, dies as inmate at Richland County Jail after ‘medical emergency’
MANSFIELD — A 32-year-old female inmate died Sunday morning after a “medical emergency” in the Richland County Jail, according to a press release from Sheriff Steve Sheldon. Candice Crose of Mansfield was pronounced dead at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at 9:52 a.m., according to Bob Ball, the chief investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office. She […]
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RCSO: Enhanced medical services for Richland County jail inmates too costly
MANSFIELD — Enhanced medical services at more than $1 million annually for Richland County Jail inmates apparently proved too expensive in 2024. The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a one-year, $700,590 contract with Southern Health Partners that maintains services at largely the same level as available under Advanced Correctional Healthcare, which had […]
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Shelby Police: Man charged after shots fired
SHELBY — A Shelby man was arrested and charged with a felony after a Sunday incident in which Shelby police report shots were fired. The suspect has been identified as Darrell Hall, 62, of Shelby, police noted in a Monday morning press release. Hall is incarcerated pending an appearance in Shelby Municipal Court. On Sunday, […]
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Richland County commissioners review proposals for jail medical services
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners reviewed Thursday in executive session proposals from companies seeking to provide medical services to the county jail. No decisions were made following the 30-minute, closed-door session with Rachel Troyer, the county’s central services coordinator. Troyer said she will discuss the proposals with Richland County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Chris Blunk, the […]
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New Richland County Jail service agreement will allow online video visitation
MANSFIELD — A new inmate telephone service agreement at the Richland County Jail will provide enhanced services and also additional revenue, according to sheriff’s office Capt. Chris Blunk, the jail administrator. There is no cost to the county for the contract and the revenue comes from a commission based on inmates’ usage of the communications […]
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Richland County Jail 100% compliant after state inspection
MANSFIELD — Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon has announced that the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction inspected the Richland County jail. The jail was found to be in 100% compliance. The Richland County Jail, a (Full-Service Jail), is in compliance with 178 standards, 53 “Essential,” and 125 “Important.” Sheldon credited the staff at the jail […]