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Four Who Died in Line of Duty Remembered at Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

In a solemn ceremony today at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost honored the lives of four Ohio peace officers who died in the line of duty in recent years and others who have sacrificed before them.

5/8/2025

Two Members of Violent Central Ohio Human Trafficking Ring Convicted

Two members of a violent human trafficking ring in south Columbus were convicted today of numerous felonies, including aggravated murder and trafficking in persons, Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor announced.
 

5/8/2025

AG Yost Praises Zanesville Student Finalists in ‘Do the Write Thing’ Anti-Violence Initiative

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost commended 10 Zanesville middle-school students for their captivating essays offering ideas for reducing youth violence to create a safer community.

5/7/2025

Title and Summary Language Certified for Proposed Referendum on Senate Bill 1

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified summary language for a proposed referendum aimed at repealing Senate Bill 1, which authorizes changes to laws governing higher education, including new mandates to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

5/5/2025

Former Executive Director of VFW of Ohio Charities Pleads Guilty in Charitable Theft Case

The former leader of a statewide veterans charity pleaded guilty today in connection with the theft of more than $35,000 from a central Ohio VFW post, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

5/2/2025

AG Yost Applauds Canton Students’ Anti-Violence Essays Written for ‘Do the Write Thing’ Program

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost commended 18 Canton middle-school students for their compelling essays offering ideas for reducing youth violence to create a safer community.

5/2/2025

Statement on Fallen Hamilton County Deputy Sheriff

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the death of a Hamilton County deputy sheriff, who was killed in the line of duty today.

5/2/2025

8 Indicted on Human Trafficking Charges in Trumbull County

An 83-count indictment filed in Trumbull County accuses eight people of running a human trafficking ring that forced women into prostitution at illicit massage parlors in the Mahoning Valley, Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today.

5/1/2025