COLUMBUS — Eight people have pleaded guilty in connection with a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today. The group operated a human trafficking ring that forced women into prostitution at two illicit massage parlors in Warren: the Tiger Spa and Sunny Spa. Indictments […]
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AG Yost sues Utah solar company for allegedly deceiving Ohio consumers
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Utah-based residential solar panel company, alleging the company used high-pressure sales tactics and misleading claims that left Ohio consumers with higher utility bills and debt. “This was a galactic misrepresentation of what the company could and should do,” Yost said. “Instead of soaking up the […]
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Ex-husband sentenced to 25 years-to-life in 2001 Willard murder
NORWALK — Paul Hicks, who was convicted of murdering his ex-wife, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison today, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Huron County Prosecutor James Sitterly announced. “Today a killer is held accountable, although 24 years after the crime, it’s a stark reminder that truth has no expiration date,” […]
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Boyfriend sentenced to 14 years in death of Huron County mother Amanda Dean
NORWALK — A Huron County man was sentenced Monday morning to 14 years in prison for the death and disappearance eight years ago of his girlfriend, Amanda Dean, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “With today’s sentence, a killer has been brought to justice – I pray Amanda’s family finds a measure of peace knowing […]
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Ex-husband found guilty of murder in 2001 Willard cold case
NORWALK — A Huron County jury found Paul Hicks guilty of murdering his ex-wife, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Huron County Prosecutor James Sitterly announced on Friday afternoon. “You cannot outrun your past – eventually, as this defendant has learned, your evil catches up to you,” Yost said. “BCI’s investigators and our prosecutors untangled […]
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Ohio’s Attorney General weighs in on guilty plea of Columbus serial killer
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement Frday regarding a guilty plea in the Rebecca Auborn case. “Today’s plea closes a tough case. An overwhelming amount of convincing evidence and an airtight investigation conducted by BCI and Columbus Police left no doubt that a conviction was forthcoming. “When law enforcement works […]
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Boyfriend pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Huron County mother of 4
NORWALK — A Huron County man this morning admitted his involvement in the death and disappearance eight years ago of his girlfriend, Amanda Dean, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Frederick Reer, 42, of Townsend Township, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony; two counts of tampering with evidence, third-degree felonies; and gross abuse […]
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Former chief of NW Ohio prison re-entry nonprofit sentenced for $200K theft
TOLEDO — The former director of a prison re-entry nonprofit has been sentenced to 10 to 13 years behind bars for stealing more than $200,000 from the organization and its donors, including elderly Ohioans, Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Wednesday. “He didn’t just steal money – he deprived the community of a helping hand […]
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Pennsylvania doctor arrested in Ohio human trafficking sting
YOUNGSTOWN — A Pennsylvania doctor is facing felony charges after traveling to Ohio to allegedly have sex with a minor, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced Monday. Dr. Robert Zewe, Jr., 50, of Erie, has been charged with compelling prostitution, a third-degree felony; possession of criminal tools, a fifth-degree […]
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‘Heroes Fight Hunger’ food drive slated for Sept. 13
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the Kroger Co., and law enforcement agencies from across the state are teaming up to fight hunger by hosting a one-day food drive on Sept. 13. The event, “Heroes Fight Hunger,” will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all Kroger locations in Ohio. […]