# Ohio Felon Escapes Court After Punching Bailiff

> Ohio felon Timothy J. Reaggle punches bailiff and attacks deputies during escape attempt after prison sentence.
- Title: Ohio Felon Escapes Court After Punching Bailiff | Shortify
- Summary: Ohio felon Timothy J. Reaggle punches bailiff and attacks deputies during escape attempt after prison sentence. Timothy J. Reaggle, 20, punched a bailiff in…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/us-news/ohio-felon-timothy-j-reaggle-slips-cuffs-punches-bailiff-in-the-throat-and-bolts-for-the-exit-seconds-after-being-sentenced-to-prison
- Published: 2026-09-17T05:04:45+00:00
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- Topics: timothy j reaggle, columbiana county sheriff, bailiff, deputies, ohio, prison sentence, assault on police officer, felony escape, news, entertainment
## Ohio felon escapes court
Timothy J. Reaggle, 20, slipped his handcuffs and broke the bones of two deputies during a failed escape from an Ohio courthouse on Monday.
## Punches bailiff in throat
Reaggle suddenly broke free of his handcuffs as the bailiff walked behind him, quickly turned around and struck the officer in the throat before sprinting away.
## Attacks second deputy
He lowered his shoulder and plowed into another deputy, knocking him to the ground before making a break for a stairwell.
## Chase to front door
He stumbled at the base of the stairs, right into another deputy’s arms, but wriggled free and bolted for the front door before being tasered.
## Detained by officers
Three officers pounced on Reaggle as one appeared to put him in a chokehold and detained him.
## Key takeaway

Timothy J. Reaggle, 20, punched a bailiff in the throat and attacked deputies after being sentenced to prison in Ohio, leading to his detention by officers.