COLUMBUS – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin today alerting Ohioans of the various forms of fentanyl being found across the state. Six different physical forms of fentanyl have been reported to ONIC, including powder, tablet, chalk, rock, black tar, and gum. The various forms reported in Ohio contained fentanyl […]
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Ohio issues Christmas Day weather update
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) continues to monitor the winter weather system that is impacting Ohio and coordination with federal, state and local partners. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers continue to patrol the roadways to assist stranded motorists and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) continue their work to clear […]
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Ohio’s winter storm warnings extended through Dec. 24 at 7 a.m.
COLUMBUS — The information below was valid as of Friday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m., according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The information in this status update is rapidly changing and information may not be accurate beyond the date/time listed. Status The winter weather system continues to move across the state producing snow, […]
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State officials continue to monitor dangerous winter storm sweeping through Ohio
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the winter storm that is impacting Ohio. As this is a dangerous weather system, the Ohio EMA, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are working together to provide midday status updates throughout the weekend to heighten awareness of critical […]
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Law enforcement officers from 6 states join forces to combat speeding
COLUMBUS — Law enforcement officers across Ohio are joining officers from five other Great Lakes states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin on July 27 for this year’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 5 high visibility Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign. During the campaign, law enforcement officers will combine increased, zero-tolerance enforcement […]
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Ohio EMA offers rebates to homeowners for tornado safe rooms
COLUMBUS — Homeowners throughout Ohio now have the opportunity to apply to receive reimbursement for the purchase and construction/installation of a tornado safe room inside or outside their homes. A safe room is a structure specifically designed to provide protection in extreme weather events. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s (Ohio EMA) rebate program provides a […]
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Law enforcement recruitment grants target women, minority officers
COLUMBUS – Ohio law enforcement agencies seeking to improve their recruitment, selection, and retention of women and minority officers can apply for a 2021 Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment (LER) Fund grant starting today. As a budget priority of Gov. Mike DeWine, the goal of the funding is to encourage agencies to collaborate with their […]