News Releases

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer, Warren County Sheriff Larry Sims, and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Marlon Miller announced today that an investigation conducted by a newly formed Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) task force has resulted in the seizure of more than $1 million in illegal drugs. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with the attorneys general of Missouri, Texas, and Washington, today announced that approximately 19,000 consumers nationwide will receive more than $9.3 million total in restitution in connection with US Fidelis, a now-defunct dealer of vehicle service contracts.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Gallia County Sheriff Joseph Browning, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood,  Middleport Police Chief Bruce Swift, Gallipolis Police Chief Clinton Patterson, Gallia County Prosecutor Jeff Adkins, and Meigs County Prosecutor Colleen Williams announced today that an investigation by a newly formed Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) task force has resulted in the arrest of two people and the seizure of cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that a Williams County man was found guilty today of raping three children.

Marietta Industrial Enterprises, Inc. (MIE) has agreed to pay a $37,500 fine and make a $12,500 community service payment after pleading guilty to a felony charge of failing to report violations of the company’s permit in connection with its mineral processing operation. Company president William Scott Elliott pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of being an accessory after the fact for failing to notify Ohio Environmental Protection Agency of the violations.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio Steven Dettelbach announced today that a former Coshocton pharmacist has been ordered to pay more than $2 million in funds she obtained through fraudulent billing practices. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office will begin inspections next week regarding electronic raffle machines. DeWine had provided notice on October 16th to the organization representing groups operating these machines that they were illegal under Ohio law and if operations did not cease, the law would be enforced.

 Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is alerting the public about a sexual predator who has failed to register his correct address with authorities as required by law.