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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

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

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

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

Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Rape Following Texting Scheme

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Madison County Sheriff James Sabin announced today that a Madison County man will spend the next ten years in prison for the rape of a teenager in 2013.

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

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

Cleveland Man Convicted of 1975 Double Homicide, Sentenced to 30 Years to Life in Prison

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla announced today that a Cleveland man has been convicted in connection with two homicides that occurred nearly 40 years ago.

1/21/2015

Addiction Counselor Arrested on Charge of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and members of the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia and Meigs Counties announced today the arrest of an addiction counselor on a felony charge of aggravated trafficking in drugs. 

1/20/2015

Statement from Ohio Attorney General's Office

The following statement is attributable to Dan Tierney, Ohio Attorney General's Office Spokesperson:

1/16/2015
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