News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted as part of the Ohio Attorney General's Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined state representatives Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) and Wes Retherford (R-Hamilton) and Butler County Prosecutor Michael Gmoser today to announce support for House Bill 24, the Ohio Elder Justice Act.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today the arrest of an Ashtabula man on multiple charges of voyeurism. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today the arrest of a Leetonia man on ten felony charges of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Craig W. Butler and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director James Zehringer today announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its plan to place dredge material from Cleveland Harbor, which includes six miles of the Cuyahoga River, in Lake Erie or not dredge the entire navigation channel unless a non-federal partner pays to place it in confined disposal facilities.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Columbus used car dealership accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles as required by law.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to watch for scams as they search for tickets to upcoming events, including the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians home openers.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that an independent home health nursing services provider has been ordered to pay $165,000 following her conviction on a felony charge of Medicaid fraud. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today sent a letter to Ohio law enforcement agencies reminding them of new legislation that now requires the timely submission of rape kits for DNA testing by Ohio law enforcement agencies.

Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans about scam calls that appear to come from the phone number “911” and instruct consumers to contact the Attorney General’s Office to avoid arrest or legal action.