COLUMBUS — Andy Wilson began serving as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general today, pledging to uphold the rule of law, support law enforcement and serve the people of Ohio with integrity and transparency. “I am honored by the opportunity to serve the people of Ohio in this role,” Wilson said. “Over the next seven months, my […]
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Ohio AG unveils statewide crime & sentencing data dashboard
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launched a new online tool Friday that provides unprecedented transparency into felony crime and sentencing trends across Ohio. “This data has countless applications, whether it’s helping families understand community safety or guiding policymakers in improving criminal justice laws,” Yost said. “Most importantly, it strengthens accountability and helps ensure […]
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Ohio man indicted in $12 million Medicaid scheme
HAMILTON — A healthcare provider in southwest Ohio faces 31 felony charges for allegedly defrauding Ohio’s Medicaid program of more than $12 million, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday. “This was complete fraud – top to bottom,” Yost said. “I’m proud of our team of skilled investigators who put in the shoe-leather work needed to […]
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Yost issues inaugural statewide report on Ohio’s sex buyers
COLUMBUS — More sex buyers are being arrested and prosecuted in Ohio, but jail time and fines remain minimal, and a mandate that offenders attend “john school” is inconsistently enforced, according to a new report released Tuesday by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. “The Drivers of Demand,” commissioned internally by Yost, provides a first-ever look […]
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122 arrested in ‘Operation Spring Cleaning’ crackdown on human trafficking across Ohio
COLUMBUS — A statewide human trafficking operation conducted this month by dozens of agencies resulted in the arrests of 122 people seeking to buy sex – including from minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “This operation brings us to 1,065 arrests since our statewide stings began in 2019,” Yost said. “It shows the […]
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Eight indicted in Ohio Medicaid fraud, nursing home theft cases
COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse five Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $542,176 from the government health-care program for the needy. Three additional people face charges for allegedly stealing from nursing home residents. “Caregivers are meant to protect the vulnerable, not exploit them,” Yost […]
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98 percent of Ohio’s missing children were recovered safely in 2025
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the 2025 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “My heart weighs heavy with every child who goes missing,” Yost said. “I am grateful to Ohio law enforcement for their diligent work to bring these […]
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DeWine taps Andy Wilson as new Ohio Attorney General
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine introduced Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General on Monday, following the announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost that he is taking a job in the private sector next month. Wilson, who currently serves as the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will serve the remainder of Yost’s […]
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DeWine accepts resignation of Ohio AG to pursue ‘another employment opportunity’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a statement Thursday regarding the announcement Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will resign his office, effective June 7.
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Former Hocking County Chief Deputy gets 7 to 9 years in prison for corruption
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A former chief deputy with the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office was sentenced this morning to seven to nine years in prison, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “Law enforcement must serve with integrity to maintain trust and safety in their communities – this defendant neglected that duty and dishonored the badge,” Yost […]