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Identity of Individual Sought by Task Force

 Authorities working as part of a special, multi-jurisdictional task force investigating the murders of Doyle Chumney, 88, and Lillian Chumney, 79, are requesting assistance from the public to identify an individual who may have information regarding the crime. 

1/31/2015

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Double Homicide, Warrant Issued for Second Suspect

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and members of a special, multi-jurisdictional task force formed to investigate the double homicide of Doyle Chumney, 88, and and Lillian Chumney, 79,  announced today the arrest of one of two suspects believed to be responsible for the crime.  A warrant has been issued for the second individual.

1/31/2015

Man Accused of Murdering Lieutenant in 1981 Indicted on Additional Charges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Washington County Sheriff Larry R. Mincks Sr. announced today that the former deputy charged with the 1981 death of Washington County Sheriff's Deputy Lt. Ray "Joe" Clark is now facing additional charges. 

1/30/2015

Attorney General DeWine Seeks Consumer Restitution from Heating and Cooling Repairman

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Zanesville man who did business as Alan Able Heating and Cooling for failing to deliver promised services to consumers.

1/29/2015

On Data Privacy Day, Attorney General DeWine Urges Ohioans to Protect Personal Information

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today encouraged Ohioans to protect their personal information and take steps to avoid identity theft. The warning coincides with Data Privacy Day (January 28), when organizations around the world promote data protection and cybersecurity.

1/28/2015

Ohio, Warren County File Lawsuit against Obama Administration over Obamacare Taxes

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Warren County Commissioner President David Young, and Warren County Prosecutor David P. Fornshell today announced that Ohio will be leading a lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional decision by the Obama Administration to directly levy an Obamacare tax against state and local governments.

1/26/2015

Attorney General DeWine Releases 2014 Human Trafficking Annual Report

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Human Trafficking Report, which outlines efforts of the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission in 2014 to strengthen protections for victims, create stiffer penalties for traffickers, and educate Ohioans on human trafficking and what can be done to stop it.

1/26/2015

Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Formed to Investigate Double Homicide

State and local law enforcement announced today the formation of a special, multi-jurisdictional task force to investigate the murders of Doyle Chumney, 88, and Lillian Chumney, 79, of Strasburg, Ohio.

1/23/2015

Man Indicted for Running Illegal Casino

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that a Hocking County Grand Jury has indicted a Logan man on charges of running an illegal casino and gambling violations.

1/22/2015

Ohio Charity Agrees to Dissolve After Raising Money for Alleged Pyramid Scheme

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce today announced a settlement with northwest Ohio residents who were accused of using their charity to solicit funds for Profitable Sunrise — an alleged international pyramid scheme.

1/22/2015
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