Ohio peace officers will have access to advanced training courses in traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement at no cost, following the announcement of a new grant by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The grant, totaling $279,750, was awarded by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and will cover six advanced courses offered through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
A member of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's team has been elected to a prominent national position in the fight against health-care fraud. Ben Karrasch, who leads Yost’s Health Care Fraud Section, will serve as president of the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units for the next year. This organization focuses on interstate cooperation among over 50 units dedicated to addressing Medicaid fraud and protecting vulnerable populations from abuse.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited Joseph House in Cincinnati to fulfill a promise made earlier this year. The visit marked the unveiling of an accessible van aimed at assisting military veterans dealing with addiction. The initiative stemmed from a conversation in May between Yost and Joseph House Executive Director Alicia Patterson, during which Patterson highlighted the need for such a vehicle.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a couple from Marysville, Ohio, alleging they failed to deliver promised services and provided subpar workmanship. The suit, filed in Union County Common Pleas Court, accuses Ransom and Maggie Kulasa and their business, MBR, of accepting payments for window and door installations without completing the agreed-upon work.
The former CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Tom Stalf, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of over $2.3 million. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the sentencing, following Stalf's guilty plea on July 23 to 15 felonies including aggravated theft, conspiracy, telecommunications fraud, and tampering with records.
A significant human trafficking operation in Ohio led to the arrest of 132 individuals last week, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The operation, named Operation END-OHHT, targeted those seeking to buy sex, including cases involving minors.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is advocating for the Ohio Supreme Court to allow a lawsuit against Columbus City Schools regarding busing issues to move forward. The lawsuit challenges the district's failure to provide transportation for students attending private and charter schools, as mandated by Ohio law.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against a Kentucky-based company, Superior Concrete & Hardscape Design, and its owner, Justin Cole Hensley. The lawsuit was filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court and alleges violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act. The accusations involve taking over $50,000 from customers without delivering promised services.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 49 other attorneys general, has finalized a $52 million settlement with Marriott International Inc. This agreement concludes an investigation into a prolonged data breach involving the guest-reservation system acquired by Marriott.
A new unit within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has successfully recovered $130,000 lost in a cryptocurrency scam in the Columbus area. This marks the first achievement for this specialized team designed to assist local law enforcement with cyber financial crimes.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has issued a statement concerning the ongoing litigation involving Columbus City Schools and its busing policies. The legal dispute centers on the district's obligation to provide transportation for students, which has led to an emergency motion being filed.
An investigation by the Circleville Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man from Pickaway County. The individual, Matthew Nicklas, is accused of sexually abusing a minor.
A Marion County man, aged 46, has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for crimes involving minors. The announcement was made by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton.
Attorney General Dave Yost inaugurated the first Law Enforcement Training Symposium (LETS) in Sandusky, Ohio, emphasizing the significance of evolving police training to meet societal changes. The event saw over 500 peace officers participating in a two-day showcase of enhanced training and modern practices.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a central Ohio home-improvement contractor, accusing the company and its owner of defrauding consumers. The suit was filed in Delaware County Common Pleas Court against 1st Choice Renew and its owner, Aaron Cowans.
A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for a murder committed in April 2023. The announcement was made by Attorney General Dave Yost.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an emergency motion with the Ohio Supreme Court, seeking immediate intervention in the transportation crisis affecting charter and private school students in Columbus. This action is part of a lawsuit initiated by Yost earlier this month to compel Columbus City Schools to resume legally mandated transportation services.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is supporting Kroger in a legal challenge against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) administrative proceedings concerning the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Yost, along with 11 other state attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
