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U.S. Marshals and Franklin County SWAT Arrest Columbus Murder Suspect
Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrested fugitive Wayne Romine this morning.
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Columbia, SC – The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF), in coordination with the West Columbia Police Department, located and safely arrested on March 22 a man wanted by the West Columbia Police Department (PD) for attempted murder. Jermaine Noel Walker, 19, was wanted for three counts of attempted murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm.
Read moreU.S. Marshals Service Warns of Phone Scams - Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. During these calls, scammers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest due to a claim of identity theft, failing to report for jury duty, or other civil process issues. They then tell victims they can avoid arrest by making a payment first. Often that means withdrawing cash and transferring it to the government by depositing cash into bitcoin ATMs.
Read moreU.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Subject Wanted for Rape of a Juvenile
Akron, OH - Early this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Akron Police Department arrested Sher Bahadur Bhujel, 28. Bhujel was wanted by the Akron Police Department for rape of a juvenile.
Read moreWilliamson County Resident Deported from Mexico to Face Lengthy Prison Sentence in Texas
Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals, working with Mexican officials, coordinated the March 21 deportation of a Williamson County resident who was sought by authorities when he failed to appear for trial on an indictment for unlawful possession of a firearm.
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Cases
Man’s Lengthy Criminal History Justified Consecutive Prison Sentences
A Cuyahoga County man’s five-year prison sentence for drug-related crimes was appropriate considering his extensive criminal history and evidence that he lied about the offenses he committed, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Read moreAll Parties Must Agree to Drop Request for Jury Trial, Regardless of Who Paid Deposit
Once a party in a civil case requests a jury trial, the request cannot be withdrawn unless all the parties agree, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Read moreUtility Vehicle Does Not Fit Charge for Vehicular Assault
The driver of a utility vehicle for farm tasks cannot be convicted of a felony for injuring his passengers when he flipped it because the vehicle does not meet the definition of “motor vehicle” under the Ohio criminal code, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Read moreDayton Attorney Suspended for Neglecting Client Matters
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a Dayton attorney for one year, with six months stayed, for neglecting his clients’ matters, including failing to file a lawsuit on time.
Read moreCourt Considers Whether Pharmacies Selling Opioids Created Public Nuisance
Two Ohio counties won a $650.9 million judgment against three of the nation’s largest chain pharmacies for their role in the opioid addiction epidemic. Now a federal court hearing the pharmacies’ appeal is asking the Supreme Court of Ohio whether the companies could create a public nuisance under Ohio law by selling legal products.
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Headlines
Ohio teachers' pension case moves to appeals court to hash out who should be on board: Columbus Dispatch
The fight for control of the State Teachers Retirement System board moved to a courtroom in the 10th District Court of Appeals where judges expressed skepticism about whether the governor had the right to change his appointee with little notice.
Read moreAppeals court dismisses two suits against commissioners: Tribune Chronicle
The appeal of a lawsuit filed by a former Trumbull County commissioners administrative secretary against her bosses was dismissed on Monday by the 11th District Court of Appeals.
Read moreCuyahoga County grand jury foreperson lobbied publicly for House Bill 6. Why was he allowed to hear case against Larry Householder?: Cleveland.com
A politically connected local labor leader served as the foreperson for a grand jury that returned a new criminal indictment Monday against ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, a development experts said raises questions about the impartiality of the process and that could pose future legal issues for Attorney General Dave Yost’s case.
Read moreCleveland man sentenced to more than 11 years for illegally reselling guns used in 30 shootings, including slayings: Cleveland.com
A Cleveland man who made thousands of dollars by buying and selling guns used in shootings and homicides said little on Tuesday as a federal judge sentenced him to more than 11 years in prison.
Read moreColumbus man admits shooting friend he alleges pointed a gun at him while both were drunk: Columbus Dispatch
In February 2023, three young men, all friends, were drunk and armed in a car on Columbus' North Side when things took a deadly turn.
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