CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of a Brooklyn, N.Y. retailer for over $640,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen from Ohio recipients. SNAP benefits in Ohio are issued to recipients through the Ohio Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. OIU, in partnership with the […]
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Funding available to return wanted, violent offenders to Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced Wednesday the availability of funds to help law enforcement agencies extradite violent suspects arrested on outstanding warrants. A total of $200,000 is now available this fiscal year as part of the seventh round of the Ohio Prisoner Extradition Reimbursement Program. The program, which is open to local law […]
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Snow & ice to impact north central Ohio this weekend
COLUMBUS — As a winter storm moves toward Ohio this weekend, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the impending weather and is keeping in continued contact with the National Weather Service and state partners. The Ohio EMA stands ready to provide resources and support to our partners across the state, if needed. […]
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Ohio EMA offers tips for staying safe in the summer heat
COLUMBUS — Summer can be a great time of year to play sports, enjoy family picnics, or take a stroll through a neighborhood park; but it can also bring excessive heat that may make your summertime fun take a dangerous turn. As Ohio can expect extreme heat periodically throughout the summer, these #BeatTheHeatOhio tips will […]
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Ohio agencies warn of cryptocurrency scams targeting older adults
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) and the Ohio Department of Aging are warning Ohioans of a growing trend of cryptocurrency scams targeting older adults. During the course of drug-related investigations, the ONIC became aware of these types of financial exploitations against older adults and worked in conjunction with the Ohio Department of […]