States expand fight against organized retail crime, gift card fraud
More than a dozen states passed laws this year targeting hijacked freight, gift card tampering and fraud rings, as California reports $260 million recovered since 2023.
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Ohio MAGA rep allegedly threw hot water on his wife and put a gun to her head. Republicans are silent.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller's father-in-law, has stayed silent as Cook Political Report shifts the district from solid to likely Republican.
Reflecting Pool damaged before Olympian charged with felony touched it, witness says
Hearn's lawyers say a photo he took before touching the pool proves no damage, and want grand jury transcripts released to challenge the felony charge.
US Senate Judiciary holds over vote on Blanche nomination for AG as Grassley slams Dems
New Sen. Darline Graham's arrival restores a 12-10 GOP edge on the panel, as swing votes Tillis and Cornyn, both sidelined by Trump, remain undecided.
As vote on Blanche for attorney general nears, ex-DOJ staffers warn against confirmation
Epstein survivors say Blanche's committee vote hinges on Sens. Tillis and Cornyn, both spurned by Trump, after a private meeting they called deflection and gaslighting.
ICE arrests reach new high
ICE data show less than a third of June detainees had criminal convictions, as fatal traffic stops continue and courts release thousands on bond.
Walsh: Jay Edwards kept FirstEnergy’s money, stood by Larry Householder and now wants to manage Ohio’s billions
Democrat Seth Walsh's new attack series cites FBI records identifying Edwards as Representative 8 and his 2021 vote against expelling Householder from the House.
More Ohio agencies deploy Flock AI cameras, including workers comp and the fire marshal
State agencies investigating workers’ compensation fraud, suspicious fires, and crimes in state prisons are all turning to Flock’s AI-powered, license plate reading cameras. Ohio’s cities, meanwhile, have considered pulling back amid concerns over privacy the cameras’ use in deportations.
In Ohio case, federal judge says warrantless ICE arrests are illegal, but denies motion to stop them
ICE's own website says agents don't need warrants, and a supervisor testified almost all his agency's arrests are warrantless despite the judge's ruling.
13-year-old struck by train in Fostoria, taken to hospital
Witnesses told Fostoria police the boy and a second, uninjured juvenile ran around lowered crossing gates on foot trying to beat the train.
ICE officers to wear body cameras at traffic stops, White House border czar says
The policy shift follows fatal ICE shootings of two immigrants in Texas and Maine this month, part of 22 shootings and six deaths since Trump took office.
Trump administration should preserve Reflecting Pool evidence, judge says
Defense lawyers for David Hearn say draining the pool before they could examine it undermines his defense, prompting a warning from the judge but no dismissal.
Ohio approved $1 million in emergency funds to help 16 children from Vinton County
State officials warn foster care costs of up to $250 per child daily could bankrupt Vinton County, while four family members face 16 felony counts each.
Ex-Ohio GOP candidate Daniel Kalmbach arrested again on domestic violence charges, 5 days after his kidnapping trial was postponed
A hotel employee reported the alleged victim screaming before officers found redness on her face and a non-expiring protective order already on file.
Immigrants, DHS agents and traffic stops: Violent outcomes repeat across the US
Trump overruled DHS's brief pause on traffic-stop enforcement, even as charges tied to at least five of the 22 shootings have since been dismissed.
Gibsonburg stabbing charges escalate: 16-year-old now faces 2 attempted-murder counts — prosecutor moves to try him as an adult
Both stabbed adults remain hospitalized in Toledo as prosecutors say the teen's charges grew after an initial single felonious-assault count filed hours after the attack.
Jon Husted’s former campaign chair gave him thousands before quitting over case involving 15-year-old child
Federal and state filings show Havas gave Husted's campaigns and DeWine's ticket $24,250.79 since 2018, including weeks before his resignation this month.
US senators grill Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal as he seeks attorney general confirmation
GOP Sens. Cornyn and Tillis pressed Blanche to formally kill the $1.776 billion fund, while Democrats challenged his refusal to meet Epstein survivors himself.
Trump presses ICE to continue traffic stops despite fatal shootings
The reversal came a day after DHS paused vehicle stops following fatal shootings in Texas and Maine, prompting protests from Mexico's and Colombia's presidents.
Some Ohio universities keep using Flock surveillance cameras as cities consider a pause
The technology helps universities monitor crime – but critics, including some students, worry it could also put immigrant students at risk.