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Mentor Attorney Arrested in Sex Sting
(LISBON, Ohio) — Agents with the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force arrested an attorney seeking to buy sex during an undercover operation, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today.
Jeffrey McGaffick, 62, of Mentor, was arrested and charged with engaging in prostitution and possession of criminal tools.… Read full story
Mallon Apprehended After On Foot Pursuit
On April 2, 2024 at 8:53 a.m. a Mount Vernon Police Department patrol unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with fictitious license plates. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Brandon Mallon (39), fled and a pursuit ensued.… Read full story
Auditor of State’s Office Finds More Than 124,000 Individuals Enrolled in Medicaid Programs in Multiple States
COLUMBUS – More than 124,000 people enrolled in Ohio’s Medicaid Program were simultaneously enrolled in Medicaid programs in other states, according to a report released Tuesday by Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Additionally, over the four-year period examined, Ohio paid managed-care organizations (MCO) more than $1 billion to provide services to individuals enrolled in multiple states’ Medicaid programs; the Ohio residency of 40% of a sample of these individuals could not be confirmed; and the potential financial impact to Ohio of multistate enrollees was more than $200 million.… Read full story
Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Indicted on 10 State Felony Counts
(CLEVELAND) — Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been indicted on multiple state felony charges alleging misuse of campaign money and ethics violations – including one count that would permanently ban him from holding public office again in Ohio, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.… Read full story
Endangered Missing Adult Alert for Joe Sammons
JOE SAMMONS
Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: 63
Height: 5’6″
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: Bald
Eye Color: Brown
On March 24, 2024 at 6:25 PM, Joe Sammons was last seen between 15:25-17:30 today (03/24/2024). He is missing from his care facility County Lane Gardens.… Read full story
Endangered Missing Adult Alert for Melvin Crawford
Update: This Missing Adult Alert has been cancelled.
MELVIN CRAWFORD
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Age: 76
Height: 5’06”
Weight: 165 lbs
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Brown
On March 10, 2024 at 4:30 AM, Mr. Crawford drove away from his current place of residence in a dark blue 2011 Buick LaCrosse.… Read full story
Two Additional Men Sentenced to Prison For Shooting Death of Lorain Teenager
(ELYRIA, Ohio) — Two Lorain County men were sentenced to prison today for their roles in the 2019 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jessica Baker, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
“Senseless violence produces devastating consequences – in this case, an innocent life lost and an empty future for the men responsible,” Yost said.… Read full story
Ohio Task Force Seeks Tips From Survivors of Alleged Multistate Human Trafficker
(CLEVELAND) — A suspected human trafficker accused of advertising sex in a dozen states is facing 17 felony charges following an investigation by the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force.
A Cuyahoga County grand jury recently indicted 31-year-old Deondre Inkton, of Cleveland, on charges of trafficking in persons, compelling prostitution, promoting prostitution, money laundering, and possessing criminal tools.… Read full story
Murder Charge Filed in 2017 Disappearance of Huron County Mother Amanda Dean
(NORWALK, Ohio) – February 10, 2024 – A Huron County man has been indicted on felony charges – including murder – in connection with the disappearance six years ago of his girlfriend, Amanda Dean, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.… Read full story