Retired FBI Agent Jeff Williams Dies at 57
Williams led Ohio's public corruption investigations, including the case that led to former House Speaker Larry Householder's prison sentence.
Ohio Crime News
Crime in Ohio runs on police activity, legal proceedings, public safety policy and justice system reporting, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on statewide incidents and the agencies tasked with public safety.
Financial Crime
White-Collar Crime Charges Rise 46.3% in Ohio
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio reports sharp growth in charges against white-collar offenders over the prior year.
Law Enforcement
Live Poll
Should police use of Flock surveillance cameras in your community face stricter oversight?
Ohio Police Groups Back Flock Cameras, Seek Oversight
Four Ohio law enforcement organizations jointly endorsed Flock camera use as an investigative tool while calling for stricter oversight.
Property Crime
Byron Carner Gets Nine Years for Tool Thefts
The South Euclid man was sentenced after pleading guilty to a pattern of corrupt activity and eight theft counts tied to Rural King stores.
Violence
Ohio Domestic Violence Network Reports Fatalities
A new annual report details 134 domestic violence fatalities recorded across the state over a one-year period.
Criminal Justice
Live Poll
Should state government fund school field trips to learn about courts?
Ohio Supreme Court Funds Record School Field Trips
Transportation grants go to 142 schools for visits to the Moyer Judicial Center in Columbus during the 2026-27 school year.
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Regular subjects here include criminal investigations, police department policy, high-profile trials and legislative responses to public safety concerns. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties where jurisdictional needs vary widely. The state often faces unique challenges balancing municipal policing with rural law enforcement requirements. Legislative changes and shifts in public safety funding drive many of the long-term trends seen across the state.