OTTAWA — A Franklin County corrections officer has been arrested for suspicion of felony child abuse. Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards says he learned April 20 that Christopher Lambie was the subject of a criminal investigation in Gardner. Richards says Lambie was placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation. He says Lambie was arrested today. As a result, Lambie was fired. Calling it a personnel matter, Richards says he won’t provide any additional details.
Thursday, May 19, 4 p.m.