Crime

While there are certain limits on where convicted sex offenders can live in Ohio, they don't include any restrictions on them living near their victims.

Juveniles convicted of non-violent felonies will be given the chance to have their cases dismissed and records sealed if they complete a three-month program.

Officials say the 18-month pilot program in the South Linden and Milo-Grogan neighborhoods resulted in a 75% solve rate in non-fatal shooting cases.

More than 1,400 arrests and 1,000 guns have been seized since the initiative began in 2023.

Crime rates in Ohio’s rural communities are often just as high as in the state’s cities.

More than a hundred law enforcement officers were involved in the operation aiming to crack down on human trafficking in Ohio.

Some studies show that crime has increased, while F.B.I. reports show that crime has decreased.

Gov. Mike DeWine said Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb asked for help from the state to reduce crime.

Under Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant, the city has seen steep drops in homicides and assaults since both peaked the year she took office. Bryant's contract is set to expire in June 2026.

The city reported 39 homicides so far in 2025 at the end of June. Last year, community groups aimed to keep the number below triple digits. That goal could be achieved this year.