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Ohio Man Indicted in Scam Targeting Car Dealerships

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Warren County Prosecutor David P. Fornshell today announced that a Cincinnati area man has been indicted for allegedly scamming car dealerships and financial institutions out of more than $800,000.

8/28/2015

Ohio Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Coshocton County Double Homicide

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Coshocton County Prosecuting Attorney Jason Given, and Tuscarawas County Prosecuting Attorney Ryan Styer announced today that an Ohio man has been sentenced to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole for the January murders of a Tuscarawas County husband and wife.

8/28/2015

Ohio Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Stealing More than $1 Million in Investment Scheme Targeting Elderly

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty, and Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor announced today that a Medina County man has been sentenced to serve eight years in prison for orchestrating an investment scheme that primarily targeted older Ohioans between 2009 and 2014. 
 

8/26/2015

"Operation OTFCA" Results in Hundreds of Arrests, Millions in Drugs Seized

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined representatives from the Ohio Task Force Commanders' Association (OTFCA), Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, and Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association this morning to announce the results of a statewide drug enforcement effort that resulted in several hundred arrests and millions of dollars' worth of drugs seized. 

8/26/2015

Attorney General DeWine, OSUCCC – James’ Dr. Peter Shields Warn of E-Cigarette Use Among Youth

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Peter Shields, MD, Deputy Director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) today warned parents about the risks of e-cigarette use among children and young adults.

8/21/2015

Attorney General DeWine, 48 AGs Reach $71 Million Settlement with Amgen over Marketing of Two Drugs

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with 48 other attorneys general, today announced a $71 million settlement with the pharmaceutical company Amgen over allegations that it unlawfully promoted two of its drugs, Aranesp and Enbrel.

8/18/2015

Attorney General DeWine Warns Consumers of Tree-Trimming Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to be aware of contractors who come to their doors unexpectedly and offer tree-trimming services.

8/14/2015

Attorney General DeWine Sues California Loan Modification Operators for Failing to Deliver Services

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against the operators of a California-based loan modification scheme accused of taking thousands of dollars from Ohioans while falsely promising to help them avoid foreclosure.

8/13/2015

Middle School Assistant Coach Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today the arrest of a middle school assistant coach on child pornography charges.  

8/12/2015

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Reimbursement from Used Car Seller Accused of Title Violations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Cincinnati used car dealership accused of violating state title law.

8/11/2015
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