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    June 15, 2026

    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.

    Republican former Bellevue councilman pleads guilty to 7 charges; bond revoked pending July sentencing
    June 14, 2026

    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.

    Ohio police chief indicted on 70 counts of sexual battery, unlawful conduct with a minor
    June 13, 2026

    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.

    4 men hospitalized after 8 suspects force entry into Tiffin apartment; 2 arrested
    June 12, 2026

    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.

    Ohio State University settles with hundreds of Strauss victims
    June 9, 2026

    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.

    Inside OSHP's termination of the Tiffin trooper charged with strangulation
    June 9, 2026

    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 officials and candidates respond after 12 people injured in a weekend mass shooting in Toledo
    June 9, 2026

    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.

    Ohio sheriff to deploy helicopters for illegal marijuana grows with fresh $70,000 grant
    June 8, 2026

    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.

    Ramaswamy kept paying security firm after bodyguard arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 132,000 Ohioans
    June 6, 2026

    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.

    Northwest Ohio pastor accused of sexually abusing child
    June 5, 2026

    '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.

    'I didn't put my hands on her': Fired Ohio state trooper denies alleged strangulation of girlfriend
    June 5, 2026

    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.

    Utility executives reindicted on state bribery charges
    June 4, 2026

    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.

    Republican-led Ohio Supreme Court says felony domestic violence offenders can petition to get guns back
    June 4, 2026

    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 Republican senator called cops seeking charges against blogger
    June 3, 2026

    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.

    Ohio state trooper charged with felony strangulation of his girlfriend in Tiffin
    June 2, 2026

    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.

    2 adults, 2 juveniles charged in Tiffin armed robbery
    June 2, 2026

    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.

    Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors
    June 1, 2026

    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.

    Progressive blogger arrested outside statehouse, charged with harassment
    May 29, 2026

    How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6

    A federal judge temporarily blocked the fund on May 29, and GOP senators are withholding votes on immigration bills unless guardrails are added.

    How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
    May 28, 2026

    Cedar Point attack on transgender woman leads to charges for Fremont man

    The victim told police she believes she was targeted because she's transgender, but Ohio's hate-crime law doesn't cover gender identity.

    Cedar Point attack on transgender woman leads to charges for Fremont man
    May 28, 2026

    Fostoria man charged after children left in abandoned car

    Travis D. Martin, 25, faces two child endangerment charges after police say he took a vehicle and abandoned it with children inside.

    Fostoria man charged after children left in abandoned car
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