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Judge Tosses Death Sentence of Man on Death Row Since 1988
CLEVELAND (AP) – A judge in Ohio has ruled that a man who’s been on death row for more than 30 years is intellectually disabled and has thrown out his… Read More
WVa Police Officer Accused of Stalking is Released from Jail
BETHLEHEM, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia police officer accused of stalking an underage girl has posted bail and been released from custody. 29-year-old Bethlehem police Officer Daniel Eastham was… Read More
Man Who Admitted Using Meth Sentenced in Fatal W. Va. Wreck
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia man who admitted using methamphetamine before causing a fatal accident has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison. News outlets report… Read More
Drug Distributor And Former Execs Face First Criminal Charges In Opioid Crisis
A DEA official said the indictments are meant to send “shock waves” through the pharmaceutical industry to remind it of its responsibility to help control prescription medications.
Federal Opioid Strikeforce Indicts More Than A Dozen Ohio Valley Doctors
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday more than a dozen indictments against doctors in the Ohio Valley on charges relating to the illegal distribution of opioids. These are… Read More
Inmate Who Stabbed 4 on Hunger Strike, Alleges Mistreatment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An inmate who stabbed four fellow prisoners and a guard in separate bloody attacks is on a hunger strike inside Ohio’s toughest prison, alleging mistreatment. Greg… Read More
Man Whose Death Sentence Overturned Gets 26 Years to Life
MARION, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio man whose 1994 death sentence for the rape and slaying of a woman was overturned has been resentenced to 26 years to life in… Read More
W.Va. Child Exploitation Unit Makes 19 Arrests in 6 Months
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say they’ve made 19 arrests in six months after investigations into child exploitation in West Virginia. Federal and state officials on Thursday announced the results… Read More
Lawsuit: W. Va. Teacher Sexually Abused Child, Birthed His Kids
WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia man says his middle school teacher sexually abused him for years, gave birth to his children and threatened to take them away if… Read More
Charge to be Dropped Against Man in W.Va. Abduction Case
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A prosecutor in West Virginia is dismissing a charge against a man who was arrested after a woman told police he tried to abduct her young… Read More
Lawmaker in Impaired Driving Case Pleads Guilty to 1 Charge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state lawmaker from Cincinnati who was accused of impaired driving and acknowledged driving after drinking has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. Democratic Rep. Sedrick… Read More
Death Row Inmate Dies Apparently From Natural Causes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio prison officials say a death row inmate has died, apparently from natural causes. The Springfield News-Sun reports authorities say 44-year-old Jason Dean died March 23… Read More
Disgruntled Ex-State Employee Sent Fake Facebook Message
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A former West Virginia state employee has pleaded guilty in a case over a fake Facebook message that was intended to discredit and remove from office… Read More
Inmate Who Stabbed Handcuffed Prisoners, Guard Gets 86 Years
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio man serving life in prison for aggravated murder has been sentenced to 86 years more for a guard’s stabbing last year and a 2017… Read More
State Lawmaker Stopped by Trooper Denies Driving Impaired
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state lawmaker from Cincinnati who was charged with impaired driving and felony drug possession after a traffic stop says he drove after drinking but believes… Read More
3 Months Into New Criminal Justice Law, Success For Some And Snafus For Others
While some prisoners are benefiting from reduced sentences under the First Step Act, implementation of other aspects of the law has been hit with delays.
Man Indicted in Slayings of 3 People in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — A man who authorities say killed three people in early February has been indicted in southern Ohio on charges that could result in a death sentence… Read More
Woman Charged in Pike County Massacre Probe Will Face Trial in July
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – A judge has rejected a request to dismiss charges against a woman accused of lying to authorities investigating the killings of eight family members in Ohio…. Read More
Police: Man Driving 130 mph Was Heading To White House
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (AP) – A Missouri man who police say had a gun and was speeding to the White House has appeared in court after being accused of threatening President… Read More
US Prosecutor Concludes W.Va. Supreme Court Corruption Probe
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A federal prosecutor has concluded a corruption investigation into the West Virginia Supreme Court. U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart said in a news release Thursday he is… Read More
Prosecutor to Review, Dismiss Cases Brought by Vice Officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio prosecutor says he’ll review and dismiss open cases handled solely by a vice officer who stands accused of forcing women to have sex with… Read More
Feds Accuse Columbus Vice Officer of Forcing Women Into Sex
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The government is accusing a vice squad officer in Ohio of forcing women to have sex with him under threat of an arrest. Charges announced Monday… Read More
Man Who Struck, Killed Ohio Police Officer Pleads Guilty
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A man who struck and killed an Ohio police officer directing traffic and then fled the scene has pleaded guilty to charges. Twenty-four-year-old Brian Anthony, of… Read More
Man who Pleaded Guilty in 4 Lawrence County Slayings Sentenced to Death
IRONTON, Ohio (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty in the deadly Ohio shootings of four relatives, including a young boy, has been sentenced to the death penalty. A panel… Read More
Man Who Pleaded Guilty in 4 Slayings Apologizes in Court
IRONTON, Ohio (AP) – A man who pleaded guilty in the deadly Ohio shootings of four relatives, including a young boy, has apologized before the three judges who will sentence… Read More
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