News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued a report indicating that more than 158,000 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio in 2016, the largest number since licenses were first issued in 2004.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against an Ohio man for failing to deliver promised animal removal and pest control services to consumers in central Ohio.

In recognition of Ohio Statehood Day (March 1), Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today reminded government classes about a series of five educational videos the Ohio Attorney General’s Office developed for students. The videos cover topics including the history of Ohio’s two constitutions, the different branches of Ohio government, and communicating with elected officials.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a settlement with a former clergyman who previously lived in Steubenville and who was accused of creating and using a charity primarily to pay for personal expenses.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Monroe County Prosecutor James L. Peters today announced that a Monroe County woman has been indicted for allegedly stealing over $700,000 from elderly people and other individuals in eastern Ohio and West Virginia.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Securities announced today that a New Philadelphia man has been indicted on 31 felony charges related to the fraudulent sale of securities in Tuscarawas County. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Madison County Sheriff James Sabin announced today the arrest of a Madison County man accused of sexually assaulting a child over a period of several years. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Clark County Prosecutor D. Andrew Wilson announced today that a husband and wife are now facing charges after an investigation uncovered the alleged theft of thousands of dollars from an elderly Ohioan.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, House Speaker Clifford Rosenberger (R-Clarksville), and Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today released the Ohio Joint Study Committee on Drug Use Prevention Education's list of recommendations on options for implementing age-appropriate substance abuse education in schools across all grade levels.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans that his office has received several recent reports of romance scams that started on Facebook or dating websites.