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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and law enforcement agencies throughout Ohio will take part in a national initiative to collect and properly dispose of prescription medications.

Attorney General’s Office to lead Fugitive Safe Surrender

Cleveland Police Officer Wayne Leon was conducting what appeared to be a routine traffic stop in June 2000 when the man he pulled over drew a weapon and shot him in the head. Leon died the next day. His killer, who remains on Ohio’s death row, testified that he shot Leon to avoid being arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Former sheriff heading organized crime commission, Peace Officers' Memorial and more.

As statewide efforts to battle the prescription drug abuse epidemic begin to show results, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and its partners are seeing a rise in the prevalence of heroin, prompting a broader focus to fight opiates in general.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is working with the Ohio legislature to push for passage of three bills aimed at supporting local law enforcement.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference — set for Oct. 13–14 in Columbus — will feature three top-notch speakers, 30 workshops, and the Distinguished Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon.