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  • Published on Mar 31, 2026

    Salvation Army’s Flourishing Wellspring Drop-in Center gets a Helping Hand

    TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Salvation Army has been helping people for more than 150 years and now, it is helping people at risk of human trafficking. The Flourishing Wellspring Drop-in Center is already making an impact and now, it is getting a Helping Hand …

    Source: WTVG - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    Tire Industry Reps Gather to Fight Human Trafficking

    As part of its goal to activate fleets, truck stop partners and dealers, Bridgestone has launched an anti-human trafficking policy and training platform that all employees are required to take in an effort to increase their knowledge and awareness of human …

    Source: Modern Tire Dealer - Pending
  • Published on Mar 25, 2026

    Daybreak pilot program aims to help missing and runaway youth, interrupt human trafficking

    Daybreak is partnering with the Dayton Police Department to launch the Ohio Missing Youth Pilot Program. "This is more of an intervention and a diversion program," said Courtney Patel, Daybreak’s executive director. She said during the two-year- …

    Source: WYSO - Ohio - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Mar 22, 2026

    Centerville High security guard charged in human trafficking sting

    DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A Centerville High School security guard has been charged with soliciting following a human trafficking sting in Montgomery County As previously covered, according to Miami Valley Sheriff's Office, Sioeli Fakalata, 37, was …

    Source: WSBT 22 - Indiana - Center-right
  • Published on Mar 21, 2026

    Chillicothe author tackles topic of human trafficking with new book

    March 20, 2026, 5:11 a.m. ET CHILLICOTHE — Ohio is one of the top states in the United States that is known for its high-risk for human trafficking. That is why Angela Pridemore wrote her book "Ashes & Grace" to shine a spotlight on the …

    Source: Chillicothe Gazette - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    Human Trafficking Task Force operation leads to 14 arrests

    MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Fourteen men were arrested this week as part of an operation by the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Operation “Out of Bounds” targeted people seeking to engage in …

    Source: WHIO TV - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Mar 30, 2026

    Weekend protests, planned downtown additions and more local headlines

    🏙️Downtown additions: The Centre City building in downtown Dayton is getting closer to beginning its new life as “The Mainline” apartment building with 121 units and a new commercial space. The Dayton city commission approved a $2 million grant agreement …

    Source: Dayton Daily News - Ohio - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 24, 2026

    Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Announces Leadership Change

    Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Director Annette Chambers-Smith has announced that she will be leaving the Department for a role in Gov. Mike DeWine’s office, where she will offer her expertise on ongoing criminal justice initiatives.  …

    Source: Correctional News - Pending
  • Published on Mar 19, 2026

    New Waterford woman sentenced for her part in Warren massage parlor human trafficking ring

    WARREN — A Columbiana County woman nicknamed “Young Crazy” was among the defendants sentenced recently for human trafficking. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the sentences Wednesday morning along with Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene. Young …

    Source: Morning Journal - Ohio - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 29, 2026

    Daybreak to respond to non-critical runaway calls thanks to state fuding

    “Unfortunately, we know that human trafficking is underreported,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in the press release. “By implementing these efforts, we will identify more children who are being trafficked and help them recover from their trauma.” For 50 years, …

    Source: Dayton Daily News - Ohio - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 18, 2026

    Six People Sentenced in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case

    (WARREN, Ohio) — Six people have been sentenced for their roles in a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today.   “This group ran a cash-for-sex operation behind …

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  • Published on Mar 17, 2026

    State Rep. John sponsors bill to bolster Ohio's human trafficking laws

    March 17, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET Ohio legislation introduced by State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Mansfield) that would "prohibit a person from receiving proceeds of prostitution" was passed by the House and has been introduced in the Senate. House Bill 507 …

    Source: Mansfield News Journal - Ohio - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 22, 2026

    Man wanted in Ohio on multiple charges, including rape, arrested in Tennessee

    HOHENWALD, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man wanted in Ohio for multiple charges, including rape, was arrested in Tennessee earlier this month, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO said they were notified on March 12 along with the 32nd Judicial …

    Source: WSMV 4 - Tennessee - Pending
  • Published on Mar 8, 2026

    Ohio bill to close loopholes in human trafficking incidents

    COLUMBUS — A new house bill was passed in the Ohio House of Representatives to help strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. House Bill 507 will prohibit individuals from receiving or requiring money or anything of value when they know that those proceeds …

    Source: K99.1FM - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Mar 18, 2026

    Ohio BMV warns of scam

    The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has received reports of a possible texting scam from scammers claiming to be from state employees. Residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers informing the recipients that they have an outstanding …

    Source: The Vindicator - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Mar 28, 2026

    Teen of the week: Payton Tyler prepares for a career in law

    (Photo provided by Payton Tyler) Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner, left, and Payton Tyler, right, pose for a photo together during the 2025 Summer Law and Trial Institute program. NEWPORT – Payton Tyler has aspirations to become a criminal …

    Source: The Marietta Times - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Mar 3, 2026

    Another Defendant Pleads Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case

    (WARREN, Ohio) — A ninth defendant pleaded guilty today in connection with a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced.     Suk Hui Starr, 65, of Fort Worth, Texas, …

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  • Published on Mar 28, 2026

    ELFD certifies an intervention specialist

    East Liverpool Firefighter Brittany Hill shows the resources binder she brought back from the Crisis Intervention Team training for fire and EMS personnel sponsored by the Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services where she received her …

    Source: The Review - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    Man who posed as Perrysburg teen pleads guilty to new charge for child sexual abuse material

    Anthony Labrador-Sierra pleaded guilty to charges of pandering sexually-oriented matter and forgery in Wood County court on Thursday. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The 24-year-old Venezuelan man who falsely posed as a teenager to enroll at Perrysburg High School …

    Source: WTOL 11 - Ohio - Neutral

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