WARREN COUNTY, Ohio. \u2014 Two employees at the Lebanon Correctional Institution have been charged in connection with the death of inmate LaSelle Allen, who died in November following a fight with his cellmate.<\/p>\n
Corrections Officer Jeromy Roberts and nurse Tiffany Ramsey were placed on paid administrative leave days after Allen’s death. Both now face charges.<\/p>\n
Watch: Corrections Officer and Nurse facing misdemeanors following inmates death<\/p>\n
2 Lebanon Correctional Institution employees charged in connection with inmate’s death<\/p>\n
Court documents reveal Roberts is charged with first degree assault for pepper spraying Allen 6 times in the face while Allen was on the ground in hand restraints. Roberts then continued to use vulgarities and showed little concern for Allen’s wellbeing during a medical episode just prior to his death.<\/p>\n
Both employees are also charged with dereliction of duty for a more than 10-minute delay in checking Allen’s vitals.<\/p>\n
Allen’s family shared photos of him and has been calling for answers since his death. Allen was a father of 10.<\/p>\n
Allen’s sister said the family was glad to see some charges filed, but said they are not enough.<\/p>\n
Ohio State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The agency declined to comment, saying the investigation remains open and ongoing.<\/p>\n
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