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New Resource Aims to Help Increase Awareness of Signs of an Opiate Overdose or Addiction

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a new resource that can be used to help inform the public on how to recognize opiate addiction or an opiate overdose. 

8/31/2016

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Paving Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of driveway paving scams. Potential paving scams have been reported in different parts of the state in the last few days.

8/31/2016

Lawsuit Seeks Reimbursement from Used Car Dealer Accused of Failing to Deliver Titles

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Reinthaler’s Auto Village Inc. and owner Joseph Reinthaler for failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to consumers. 

8/30/2016

Owner of Clinic for Special Needs Children in Cleveland Sentenced to Jail

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that the owner of a clinic for special needs children in Cleveland has been sentenced to serve time in jail following her conviction on multiple charges, including grand theft, telecommunication fraud, and Medicaid fraud. 

8/29/2016

Attorney General DeWine Reminds Law Enforcement of Naloxone Rebates

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sent a letter to members of law enforcement today reminding them that rebates are available for law enforcement agencies that carry naloxone. 

8/26/2016

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Home Improvement Contractor

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Zanesville home improvement contractor accused of failing to deliver promised services to consumers in multiple Ohio counties.

8/26/2016

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Storm-Chaser Scams Following Severe Weather

Following the severe weather that hit northwest Ohio and other parts of the state last night, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of home repair scams.

8/25/2016

Sandusky County Sheriff Indicted on 43 Counts

A Sandusky County Grand Jury has issued indictments against Sandusky County Sheriff Kyle Overmyer following an investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

8/23/2016

Pair Sentenced to Prison for Theft from Legendary Golfer

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty announced today that two Brecksville residents have been sentenced to serve time in prison after being convicted of stealing money from legendary late professional golfer Charles Sifford Sr.

8/19/2016

BCI, OPOTA, and BCI Crime Laboratories Receive Re-accreditation

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), BCI's crime laboratories, and the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) all recently received re-accreditation. 

8/19/2016
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