Man charged in killing of West Virginia guard member pleads not guilty to new charges
The Trump DOJ is pursuing the death penalty across six of the 17 counts but told Judge Amit Mehta it cannot yet provide a timeline for proceedings.
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Most mass shooters show warning signs before attacks, study finds
The Rockefeller Institute study of 171 shootings found warnings spread across 2+ observer groups on average, with nearly two-thirds of perpetrators having prior law enforcement contact.
Tiffin police name 5 suspects in Market Street Flats assault; 2 jailed, 3 at large
Three suspects, including a 50-year-old, are believed to have fled the area; as a third victim faces surgery for substantial facial injuries at a Columbus-area hospital.
Republican former Bellevue councilman pleads guilty to 7 charges; bond revoked pending July sentencing
The plea deal dismissed 15 charges, including aggravated burglary and three strangulation counts, but Judge James Conway revoked bond the day after Burkhart entered his guilty plea.
Ohio police chief indicted on 70 counts of sexual battery, unlawful conduct with a minor
Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert, arrested in Florida, faces 280 years if convicted on all counts tied to alleged abuse of a student between 2005 and 2010.
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4 men hospitalized after 8 suspects force entry into Tiffin apartment; 2 arrested
The attack at Tiffin West Apartments followed an earlier robbery, as victims went there to recover a stolen hat and necklace before eight men forced their way in.
Ohio State University settles with hundreds of Strauss victims
The $100 million deal covers 279 of 280 remaining victims, bringing Ohio State's total Strauss payouts to more than $161 million across seven settlements since 2018.
Inside OSHP's termination of the Tiffin trooper charged with strangulation
Records show OSHP fired Cain 16 days after his May arrest, despite his supervisor's October praise for professionalism and enforcement numbers.
Ohio officials and candidates respond after 12 people injured in a weekend mass shooting in Toledo
Gun violence advocates point to Ohio's weak gun laws after the shooting, while DeWine offered prayers despite signing a 2022 bill eliminating concealed carry requirements.
Ohio sheriff to deploy helicopters for illegal marijuana grows with fresh $70,000 grant
The Ohio Controlling Board released money for the Ohio Attorney General’s office to contract with the Butler County Sheriff Office’s aviation unit to look for illegal marijuana grows.
Ramaswamy kept paying security firm after bodyguard arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 132,000 Ohioans
The campaign paid $2,000 to ARK Protection Group four days after publicly firing the firm over the bodyguard's arrest.
Northwest Ohio pastor accused of sexually abusing child
Walter, 52, was also employed as a bus driver for Patrick Henry Local Schools and has been suspended without pay following his arrest.
'I didn't put my hands on her': Fired Ohio state trooper denies alleged strangulation of girlfriend
Trooper Nathaniel Cain was arrested after his girlfriend reported he strangled her, breaking her tooth; he was taken into custody as he arrived for his shift.
Utility executives reindicted on state bribery charges
A hung jury forced a retry; prosecutors say new evidence from a civil lawsuit strengthens their case against the former executives.
Republican-led Ohio Supreme Court says felony domestic violence offenders can petition to get guns back
Justice Brunner warned the 6-1 ruling creates a dangerous loophole allowing felony domestic violence offenders to restore gun rights while misdemeanor offenders cannot.
Ohio Republican senator called cops seeking charges against blogger
Sen. Jerry Cirino, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, asked police to charge blogger D.J. Byrnes, known as The Rooster, over text messages and a Shrek image.
Ohio state trooper charged with felony strangulation of his girlfriend in Tiffin
The trooper was arrested after his girlfriend reported he grabbed her neck and broke her tooth during a May 19 argument at their shared Tiffin home.
2 adults, 2 juveniles charged in Tiffin armed robbery
Police arrested two adults and two juveniles within 50 minutes of the 1:30 p.m. report on Melmore Street; an airsoft gun was recovered.
Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors
The cases surface safety questions about LifeWise's vetting, which operates in 331 Ohio school districts and enrolls nearly 100,000 students nationwide.
Progressive blogger arrested outside statehouse, charged with harassment
Byrnes was arrested on a warrant from Kirtland police, allegedly over text messages to state Sen. Jerry Cirino, a frequent target of his online criticism.
