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Ohio's prisoners top 50,000
By The Plain Dealer
Published: 11/14/2007

OHIO - Columbus- Ohio's prison system hit a dreaded milestone Tuesday, surpassing 50,000 inmates.

"We knew it was coming, and unfortunately our projections indicate it will continue to increase," said Terry Collins, director of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

The department reported a record high 50,016 inmates on Tuesday and is projected to have more than 52,000 a year from now. The system has been resetting its high mark almost every month for about two years. Read more.

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