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Attorney General DeWine Urges Consumers to Research Home Improvement Contractors

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers about spring home improvement scams, while stressing the importance of researching contractors to help ensure their reliability.

5/8/2014

Former Mahoning County Probate Judge Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Records

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that former Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Mark Belinky, 61, has pleaded guilty to a bill of information charging him with one count of tampering with records.

5/8/2014

Attorney General DeWine Announces Elder Justice Initiative

As part of Older Americans Month, Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a new Elder Justice Initiative within the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to increase the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases and improve victims’ access to services.

5/6/2014

Attorney General DeWine Releases May Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Update

In an effort to keep the public up-to-date on the progress of the Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative, Attorney General DeWine released the following status update today: 

5/2/2014

Attorney General DeWine, Ohio Law Enforcement Officers Honor 762 Killed in the Line of Duty

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and law enforcement officers from throughout the state gathered today for the annual Ohio Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony to honor the 762 Ohio police officers who have died in the line of duty since 1823.  

5/1/2014

Ohioans Dispose of More than 14 Tons of Unwanted Pills During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today thanked Ohio residents for properly disposing of 14.2 tons (28,466 pounds) of unwanted prescription medications during last Saturday's drug take-back day. 

4/30/2014

Preble County Attorney Found Guilty of Theft from Elderly, Disabled Adults

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Preble County attorney has been found guilty of stealing money from multiple elderly or disabled residents while working as the guardian of their estates.   

4/30/2014

Greene County Home Improvement Contractor Indicted on Felony Charges

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Greene County Prosecutor Stephen K. Haller today announced the indictment of James Urso on felony theft charges relating to his home improvement businesses. 

4/30/2014

Representatives from Nearly 40 School Districts Attend "Protecting Ohio's Families: Start Talking!" Heroin Summit

More than 150 people representing nearly 40 school districts attended a special summit held today by the Alliance for High Quality Education, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, and Ohio Governor John Kasich.

4/29/2014

Store Owner Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Synthetic Drug Sales, Tax Violations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Seneca County Prosecutor Derek DeVine announced today that a Tiffin business owner was sentenced to three years in prison in connection with the sale of synthetic drugs and multiple violations of tax law.

4/29/2014
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