News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Stephen K. Haller today announced that Mark E. Piepmeier, Chief Trial Counsel Attorney in the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, will lead the prosecution team presenting evidence to the special Greene County Grand Jury that will be impaneled to investigate the Beavercreek Walmart officer-involved shooting death of John Crawford, III.  

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that work by his Economic Crimes Unit, a division of the Consumer Protection Section, helped lead to the indictment of a Maryland man on charges related to a scheme to defraud elderly individuals of more than $1.1 million.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Abraham Jaros, of New Carlisle, for failing to deliver garbage collection services after accepting upfront payments from consumers. More than 600 individuals are believed to have been affected.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office has sent Senior Advocate Fraud Education (SAFE) Toolkits to more than 700 Ohio libraries. The project is funded through a grant obtained by the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Cedarville Police Chief Chris Gillaugh announced today that a Logan County man was arrested in Indiana following the theft of approximately $30,000 from Cedarville University.  

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today said that his office has sent letters to 58 businesses to seek substantiation of bottled water prices before, during, and after the Toledo water crisis. The office has received numerous related consumer complaints.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Wellness Laser and Med Spa LLC, which operates in central and northeast Ohio, for unfair and deceptive business practices. The Attorney General is seeking consumer restitution, an injunction to stop further violations, and civil penalties.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp, Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates, members of the Lucas County Board of Commissioners, Dr. John Laux of the University of Toledo, and other community officials to announce the development of a new pilot program aimed at helping those suffering from heroin addiction get the assistance they need to move towards recovery. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Smith Township Police Chief John Siranovic announced that a search warrant was executed today at a Mahoning County business suspected of operating as an illegal casino.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and authorities from Washington and Morgan counties announced today the rescue of three women believed to be victims of human trafficking.