Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost

Elder abuse is a devastating crime that often goes unseen and unreported. We share common goals: raising awareness, reducing stigma and ensuring that older Ohioans are protected. Learn more: ohioattorneygeneral.gov/StopElderAbuse

Five suspected members of a criminal enterprise that allegedly trafficked women for commercial sex have been indicted on a combined 27 felony counts, AG Yost announced today. Details: bit.ly/4uyw7J9

Please join us and Truckers Against Trafficking at the Eastern Ohio Coalition Build to learn how you could join us in the fight against human trafficking. @APIOhio @MarathonPetroCo @DaveYostOH

AG Yost is suing a Mahoning Valley contractor who allegedly performed substandard home-improvement work or failed to complete the upgrades after accepting large down payments from customers. Details: bit.ly/4f6cmUx

It’s a heartbreaking reality: 90% of elder abuse cases are committed by a family member or trusted individual. Don’t look the other way. See how you can help at ohioattorneygeneral.gov/StopElderAbuse

AG Yost is seeking an emergency court order to force the eastern Ohio village of Harrisville to address a wastewater treatment system failure that is allowing untreated sewage to discharge into a local waterway. Details: bit.ly/4u384Bd

AG Yost commended 42 middle-school finalists in four school districts for their captivating essays on how to reduce youth violence in their communities. Details: bit.ly/4nK1Nc4

Hear more from our partners about Operation Spring Cleaning, a human trafficking crackdown across Ohio. Learn more: bit.ly/4wFvG14

Led by AG Yost’s Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, Operation Spring Cleaning took place May 13-20 in 15 counties, including urban centers, suburban communities and rural areas throughout the state. Learn more: bit.ly/4wFvG14

A statewide human trafficking operation conducted this month by dozens of agencies resulted in the arrests of 122 people seeking to buy sex – including from minors, AG Yost announced today. Details: bit.ly/4wFvG14

Help us stop elder abuse. AG Yost’s office is working to combat a crime that too often happens in the shadows. Learn more about the warning signs and available resources: ohioattorneygeneral.gov/StopElderAbuse

Indictments filed by Yost's office accuse five Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $542,176 from the government health-care program for the needy. Three additional people face charges for allegedly stealing from nursing home residents. Details: bit.ly/4nPVHH5

Bruce Pijanowski, superintendent of BCI, appeared on @10TV’s The Big Picture this morning to discuss missing children in Ohio. More information: bit.ly/4fteENu

As part of a long-standing tradition, the organizers of Two Days in May also recognized the winners of Ohio’s 2026 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. All three top finishers are students of art teacher Laura Courtright at Bataan Intermediate School in Port Clinton.

One group and three individuals dedicated to serving victims of violent crime were honored this afternoon by AG Yost on the second day of the 2026 Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance in Columbus. Details: bit.ly/3RwKkYs

The 34th Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance is underway. Day 1 featured opening remarks from AG Yost and a keynote presentation by Nicole Snell of Girls Fight Back.

AG Yost today issued the 2025 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. Details: bit.ly/4fteENu

The former chief compliance officer of Northwest Capital in Toledo was sentenced this morning to two years in prison for his role in a decade-long Ponzi scheme, AG Yost announced. Read more: bit.ly/4d5rhvA

AG Yost’s BCI hosted an event today in @bgsu for families of missing loved ones. Attendees gathered for an open house and vigil honoring Ohio’s missing persons. This annual event raises awareness about missing and unidentified individuals across the state.

#ICYMI: Ohio honored the brave men and women who wear the badge during National Police Week. May we always remember those we have lost — and take time to thank the officers who continue to serve and protect our communities each day.