COLUMBUS — Law enforcement task forces organized under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) confiscated more than $92 million in illegal drugs in 2024, along with 560 firearms and $4.7 million in currency, Ohio Attorney General Yost announced today. “The number of illegal drugs and weapons taken off our streets this year is impressive […]
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Ohio governor announces change in reporting non-fatal overdoses
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine applauded a change made Monday to the state’s administrative rules that require emergency departments to report non-fatal drug overdoses to the Ohio Department of Health. The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review approved the addition of rule 3701-3-16 to the Ohio Administrative Code. The rule will take effect April […]
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OCJS announces RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund Grant
COLUMBUS – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is now accepting applications for funding through the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund. Grants will cover drug task force expenses related to enforcing the state’s drug laws and combating illegal drug activity. Funds can be used by agencies to investigate drug trafficking organizations and disrupt the drug supply through […]