News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that three men are now facing charges in connection with the murder of Michael Sheppard, who was last seen alive in Huron County 14 years ago.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine was joined today by 50 attorneys general in calling for congressional action to fix a quirk in federal law which prevents states from receiving equitable shares of health care fraud recoveries. The letter, which was co-written by DeWine and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D), was sent to United States Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Commttee.

A witness has been charged with destruction of a GPS device as part of the investigation into the murders of eight members of the Rhoden Family in Pike County.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Zanesville man accused of repeatedly failing to deliver promised heating and cooling services to Ohio consumers.

A former Clay Township Trustee was sentenced today in Ottawa County to community service and restitution after pleading guilty to a public corruption charge.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio and several other states have reached an agreement in principle to join the federal government in a settlement with CareCore National LLC, a benefits management company, to resolve allegations that it improperly authorized medical procedures paid for with Medicare and Medicaid funds.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Federal Trade Commission today announced a joint lawsuit against the operators of an alleged computer repair scam. The action is part of a nationwide sweep against sham tech-support services.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announced today that a Gallia County man has pleaded guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted seven children at an in-home daycare operated by his wife. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today unveiled the first phase of a multi-structure, immersive law enforcement training village on the campus of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) in London, Ohio. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of online puppy scams, where sellers take money for puppies they never deliver. Con artists post pictures online advertising desirable breeds and then never provide the puppy. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received about 40 puppy scam complaints in 2017, with an average reported loss of about $600.