News Releases

In recognition of National Grandparent's Day this Sunday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning families to beware of phone scams targeting grandparents.

Search warrants were executed today in Ottawa County at seven locations as part of an ongoing joint investigation into the Village of Put-in-Bay which is being conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Ohio Ethics Commission.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced this morning 40 law enforcement departments and their partners will receive $3 million in grants that will be used to help replicate or expand Drug Abuse Response Teams (DARTs) and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to address the opioid epidemic in Ohio. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a Columbus-based company accused of misrepresenting and failing to deliver promised financial services. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against an Akron used car dealer accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to consumers.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Middletown company and its owner for failing to deliver promised home improvements and not providing refunds to consumers.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered advice to help Ohioans make wise charitable contributions and avoid scams following the catastrophic flooding in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.
 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement following the death of Alex Arshinkoff:

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a Columbus-based general contractor accused of failing to deliver promised home improvement services. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging Ohioans to consider becoming foster parents as the need for foster families has dramatically increased in the face of the opioid epidemic. DeWine's call to action came at a news conference this morning where he  also announced several efforts to help becoming a foster parent easier, including expediting background checks.