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Twenty Indicted in Connection with Drug Trafficking Organization

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains, and members of the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force announced today that 20 suspects are now facing charges in connection with a drug trafficking organization that operated in the Mahoning Valley. 

10/31/2016

Lawsuit Seeks Reimbursement from Chillicothe Car Seller Following Title Problems

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a used car dealership accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to consumers.

10/28/2016

Home Improvement Operators Accused of Repeat Violations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit and motion for temporary restraining order against an Ohio home improvement operation accused of failing to deliver promised services and deceiving consumers by changing business names and moving from northeast Ohio to Columbus.

10/28/2016

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

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today thanked Ohioans for properly disposing of an estimated 14 tons (28,263 pounds) of unneeded, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs during last Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

10/26/2016

Ohio Joins $41.2 Million Multistate Settlement with Hyundai, Kia over Fuel Economy Claims

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio will receive more than $1.47 million as part of a $41.2 million multistate settlement with Hyundai and Kia to resolve claims that the automakers misrepresented the mileage and fuel economy ratings for some of their model year 2011, 2012, and 2013 vehicles.

10/27/2016

Ohio Children’s Hospitals Develop New Interventions to Prevent Repeat Child Abuse

Today Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association (OCHA) announced new interventions and findings that aim to reduce the occurrence of child abuse in infants six months and younger.

10/25/2016

AG DeWine, Prevent Blindness, Optical Dispensers Board Warn Against Dangerous Contacts for Halloween

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness, and the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board have joined forces to warn consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses without a valid prescription this Halloween season.

10/24/2016

Attorney General DeWine Warns Cleveland Fans to Beware of Ticket Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Cleveland fans to beware of ticket scams ahead of the World Series, which begins Tuesday in Cleveland, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ home opener, which takes place the same day.

10/21/2016

Attorney General DeWine, DEA Remind Residents to Dispose of Unneeded Prescription Drugs Tomorrow

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are urging residents to safely dispose of prescription drugs during the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will take place across the country on Saturday.

10/21/2016

Ohio Woman Indicted for Receiving Stolen Tax Refunds, Facilitating Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Williams County Prosecuting Attorney Katherine J. Zartman today announced the indictment of a Williams County woman accused of facilitating scams by receiving stolen tax refunds, forging checks, and laundering money.

10/20/2016
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