News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff will now serve as the Senior Law Enforcement Liaison for the Attorney General's Office.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Massachusetts-based Integral Resources Inc. for multiple violations of Ohio’s Charitable Organizations Act. The Attorney General also was granted a request for a temporary restraining order to stop Integral Resources from soliciting in Ohio.

Attorney General Mike DeWine and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien today announced that John W. Hargrove has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for soliciting money for a fraudulent charity, Ohio Veterans Source (Ohio Vets), which he falsely claimed would aid local veterans. Hargrove has been ordered to pay more than $2,000 in restitution and has no chance for early release.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said he was pleased to learn that the Urban Outfitters retail chain has announced plans to stop sales of its "Prescription Line" of glasses, coasters, mugs, and drink holders.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that consumers across the state are reporting losing money to rental property scams. The Attorney General’s Office has received more than a dozen reports of the scam since January, and consumers who fall for the scam report an average loss of about $1,000.

Following the recent storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to watch for traveling contractors who may try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Pro Audio Video, Inc. and its owner Michael E. White, both of Canton. According to the lawsuit, the online business took consumers’ money but failed to deliver the products they ordered. Hundreds of consumers nationwide may have been affected.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help locating a sexually oriented offender with a felony warrant out for his arrest.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today the arrest of Youngstown Police Sergeant Robert Lodwick, after an investigation completed by the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced lawsuits against Boasko’s Rt 4 Automall LLC of Sandusky and Buyers Choice Cars of Columbus. In the lawsuits, the Attorney General charges the used car dealerships and their owners with violations of Ohio's consumer laws and seeks full reimbursement to the Title Defect Recision (TDR) Fund.