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Former St. Clair Township Police Sergeant Sentenced for Theft in Office

Former St. Clair Township Sergeant Joseph Brophey was sentenced Friday to 12 months in prison for theft in office and related charges, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

2/10/2020

Jackson County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Raping Children

A Jackson County man, Travis Beavers, has been sentenced to life in prison for raping three children, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Jackson County Sheriff Tedd Frazier announced today.

2/7/2020

AG Yost Sues Idea Buyer LLC After Consumers Complain of Over $800,000 in Losses

Dozens of consumers lost more than a combined $800,000 to a central Ohio company that was supposed to help launch their inventions, according to a lawsuit announced today by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

2/6/2020

Home Improvement Contractor Indicted on 70 Charges, Accused of Stealing Over $400K

A home improvement contractor in southeast Ohio is facing 70 criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $400,000 from homeowners, including four elderly victims.

2/6/2020

How to Fight Back Against Thieves This Tax Season

As Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week gets underway, Attorney General Dave Yost is sharing important tips to help Ohioans guard their personal information and refund dollars during tax season.

2/4/2020

Summary Language Rejected for Amendment that would Make Changes to Ohio’s Election Laws

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today rejected the summary language for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would make changes to Ohio’s election laws.

1/31/2020

Preble County Man Sentenced to Prison for Rape

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a Preble County man, Devin Michael Tutt, was sentenced Wednesday to a mandatory prison sentence of 22 years for raping two minors last year. 

1/30/2020

Judge Orders $200,000 Penalty for Ashtabula County Polluter

The owner of two northeast Ohio businesses that illegally burned and mishandled oil field waste has been ordered to pay a $200,000 civil penalty for polluting the environment.

1/30/2020

Mahoning County Woman Sentenced to Prison in Dismemberment Case

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a Mahoning County woman, Katrina Layton, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for her role in the murder and dismemberment of Shannon Graves.

1/29/2020

OPOTA Invites Public Comment During Accreditation Assessment

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) will undergo a three-day, on-site evaluation beginning on Feb. 17 to ensure compliance with the Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program.

1/28/2020
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