News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that a Marietta man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for running an electronics sales scam that defrauded 22 victims, including elderly individuals and a church.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined 44 other attorneys general in calling on five major phone companies to offer call-blocking technology to their customers.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Craig W. Butler announced that a Toledo man was sentenced today for charges related to asbestos removal and disposal during demolition of the former Champion Spark Plug facility on Upton Avenue in Toledo.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, members of the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force, and Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains today announced that a 261-count indictment has been filed against 37 individuals accused in connection with a drug trafficking organization operating in Mahoning County.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he has filed a notice of appeal and request for a stay in regards to last week's federal court ruling granting a new trial to a man sentenced to death for the murder of a Cleveland police officer in 2000.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued the following statement

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today the arrest of a Boardman man on a felony charge of importuning after he allegedly solicited an undercover agent online. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered online shopping tips for consumers as retailers including Amazon and Walmart advertise extra online deals this week.

A former Put-in-Bay police officer was indicted today by an Ottawa County grand jury on charges related to the misuse of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) database.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned service members to watch for signs of identity theft. The warning comes following the announcement of recent federal data breaches and prior to Military Consumer Protection Day, July 15, 2015.