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Potent Mixtures Pose Risk of Drug Poisoning Death
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin today alerting Ohioans to an increasing number of illicit drug samples found to contain mixtures of various unpredictable and potentially deadly drugs such as carfentanil, which is estimated to be 100 times more potent than fentanyl.… Read full story
Update: This Missing Adult Alert has been cancelled.
VICTOR RIVAS
Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: 82
Height: 5’05”
Weight: 125lbs
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Brown
Description: On November 7, 2023, at 2:33 PM, Victor Rivas was reported missing from his residence in Sparta OH.… Read full story
On October 26, 2023, at approximately 3:25 AM officers of the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 700 block of North Mulberry Street.
Upon their arrival, the officers made entry into the residence and located a single female victim.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 32 of his colleagues filed a federal lawsuit today against Meta alleging that the social-media technology giant designed and deployed harmful features for Facebook and Instagram to addict young users to its platforms and enhance its bottom line.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executive pleaded guilty this afternoon for his role in a scheme to defraud the zoo and the public of more than $2.29 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Greg Bell, the zoo’s former chief financial officer, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Common Pleas Court to all 14 felony charges he faced, including aggravated theft, conspiracy, and tampering with records.… Read full story
Jackson – October 16, 2023 – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a suspect and seized nearly 60 grams of fentanyl during a traffic stop in Jackson County earlier this month.
On October 6, shortly before 6:30 p.m., troopers stopped a 2022 Honda CR-V with New Jersey registration on U.S.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – October 13. 2023 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution:
Update: This Missing Adult Alert has been cancelled.
JAMES A BRADSHAW
Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: 84
Height: 6’02”
Weight: 205 Ibs
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Brown
Description: Mr. Bradshaw suffers from Alzheimer’s. It is unknown if Mr. Bradshaw is taking any medication for his ailment.… Read full story
MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found thirty-six guilty after hearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court between August 7 – 11, 2023.
August 7
• Desirae Eckert, 31, of Hopewell, was found guilty of theft.
• Henry Castillo, 43, of Fredericktown, was found guilty of disorderly conduct in the presence of EMS personnel.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A serial offender who evaded law enforcement for three decades has been sentenced to life in prison and finally brought to justice, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin, and Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp announced today.… Read full story