Law enforcement task forces under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) have reported significant seizures of illegal drugs, firearms, and currency in 2024.
Ohio has been appointed as the lead plaintiff in a securities class-action lawsuit against ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. The software company is accused of misleading investors, resulting in $75.9 million in losses for two state pension funds.
A former teacher from the Bloom-Vernon Local School District has been sentenced to one year in prison for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student.
A man from Clinton County has been sentenced to jail for his role in a significant deer poaching case, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
A yearlong investigation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the indictment of three women accused of operating illicit massage parlors.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expanding the "Shine a Light on Dumpers" initiative by introducing $1 million in grants for community cleanup efforts.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has accepted the summary of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at eliminating qualified immunity for peace officers.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 37 other attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), has put forward a plan to address Google's alleged anticompetitive practices.
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.
