Public Safety

Taxpayer Funds Continue to Be Used for Capital Cases, Even as Executions Have Been Paused Since 2018 Due to Drug Procurement Issues.

New State Data Reveals a Near-Record Number of Domestic Violence Fatalities, Prompting Legislative Efforts to Expand Address Confidentiality, Improve Medical Screenings, and Reform Family Courts.

A Former Executive at a Catholic Charity Organization Faces a Novel Misdemeanor Grooming Charge Under Legislation Set to Be Enacted in April 2025.

Leading Contenders for Governor Express Differing Views on Whether the State's Execution Moratorium Should Continue or End.

An Online Page Provides Updates and Safety Instructions Following a Tuesday Night Explosion at a North Toledo Chemical Terminal.

An Ongoing Hazardous Materials Incident at a North Toledo Terminal Has Led to Mandatory Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place Orders, Causing Widespread Public Facility and Organization Closures Wednesday.

City Officials Ordered Residents Near 1050 Progress Avenue to Evacuate, with a Wider Shelter-In-Place Order Issued for the City's North Side.

Toledo Officials Are Treating Wednesday Much Like a Level 3 Snow Emergency Following a Chemical Explosion and Release at MC Tank Terminal, Prompting Evacuations and Shelter-In-Place Orders.

A Recent Reflection Highlights the Enduring Impact of Gun Violence on Families and Communities, Calling for Political Leaders to Address Prevention and Responsible Firearm Ownership.

As National Move Over Day Approaches, Officials Urge Drivers to Follow State Law to Protect Emergency Responders and Highway Crews.

A Federal Investigation Uncovering Child Sexual Abuse Material on Electronic Devices Has Led to New State-Level Child Molesting Charges Against 44-Year-Old William Myers of Bluffton.

A Traffic Stop in Marion Township Led to the Arrest of a Celina Man and a St. Marys Man Early Tuesday Morning After a K-9 Unit Alerted to Narcotics in Their Vehicle.

A Collision Involving a Pickup Truck and a Semi-Tractor Trailer in an Active Work Zone Resulted in Three Injuries Early Wednesday Morning.

Ohio Legislators Cite Rising Injuries, Fatal Crashes, and Inconsistent Local Rules as Reasons for New Statewide Safety Measures for Electric Bikes and Scooters.

Cpl. Ben Fries, a 15-Year Veteran, Stepped Down Following Sheriff Troy Hershberger's Request to the Merit Board Over "Unbecoming and Immoral Conduct."

New Bills Aim to Set Age Limits, Mandate Helmets, and Require State Registration for Electric Bikes and Scooters Across Ohio, Addressing a Patchwork of Local Rules and Rising Injury Rates.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Allen County Prosecutor's Office Worked to Trace and Return Funds Lost by a 63-Year-Old Resident.

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson Warns Parents to Be Vigilant About Children's Online Interactions, Citing the Ongoing Federal Case Concerning an Indiana Teen's Alleged Online Meeting and Death.

A 23-Year-Old Police Officer Previously Arrested for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile Is Now Facing a Separate Second-Degree Rape Charge, According to Louisiana Authorities.

D.j. Byrnes, Known as 'the Rooster,' Pleaded Not Guilty in Willoughby to a Telecommunications Harassment Charge After State Senator Jerry Cirino Reported an Offensive Image.

A Woman Identified Only as Kristine Shares Her Experience of Losing Thousands After Callers Impersonating Police Threatened Jail Time for a Fabricated Missed Court Appearance.

Reports of Damage to Gas and Electrical Lines Are on the Rise, Often Due to Failure to Call the Mandatory 811 Service Before Digging, as Infrastructure Upgrades Accelerate.

A 13-Year-Old Boy Died Last Monday Shielding His Younger Sister From Gunfire at an Apartment Complex Basketball Court, with Two Cousins Now Facing Charges.

A 15-Year-Old Benson Polytechnic High School Student in Portland, Oregon, Is Accused of Mixing Toxic Household Chemicals at School, Leading to Charges and Ongoing Legal Proceedings.

State Law Limits When and What Can Be Burned Outdoors, Particularly During Daylight Hours in October and November.