Buckeye Reporter

On July 16, 2025, the Cleveland Division of Police’s 2nd and 3rd District Violent Crime Reduction Task Force Team began investigating a series of armed robberies in their districts.

Doctors increase criticism of Trump-era pro-gun policies through medical journals

Doctors are increasing their efforts to oppose President Donald J. Trump’s pro-gun policies, according to recent publications in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Attorney General Yost highlights survivor contributions at Ohio’s sixth annual Human Trafficking Summit

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost led the sixth annual Human Trafficking Summit in Columbus, focusing on supporting survivors and launching new training for first responders.

Mexican national receives over 19-year sentence for major Ohio-Texas cocaine trafficking scheme

A Mexican national, Dionicio Galindo-Salinas, 49, has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that moved over 100 pounds of cocaine from Texas to Ohio. U.S. District Judge John R. Adams handed...

VA provides 4,542 home loans in Ohio totaling $1.3 billion in Q1

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 4,542 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Ohio during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA request sent to Gallia County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Gallia County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Wood County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Wood County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

Eighth Circuit overturns Iowa man’s gun conviction tied to marijuana use

A federal appeals court has overturned the firearm conviction of Aldo Ali Cordova Perez, an Iowa resident and daily marijuana user, who was previously found guilty under a federal law that bars “unlawful users of controlled substances” from...

AI-generated scams pose new threats for gun owners

Someday soon, individuals may receive a video call or text from a familiar local politician.

U.S. Attorney David Toepfer issues statement on officer Phillip Wagner's death

U.S. Attorney David M. Toepfer issued a statement on the death of Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner.

David M. Toepfer takes oath as new U.S attorney for Northern District of Ohio

David M. Toepfer has officially taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

FOIA request sent to Van Wert County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Van Wert County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

Former podcaster sentenced for $7M Ponzi scheme targeting real estate investors

A former real estate podcaster, Matthew Motil, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of over $7.3 million.

UN ammunition management talks raise Second Amendment concerns

The United Nations' Global Framework for Through-Life Conventional Ammunition Management recently concluded its first formal meeting in New York, sparking concerns among advocates of the Second Amendment.

Ohio woman sentenced for role in scheme defrauding local nonprofits

A Cleveland woman has been sentenced for her involvement in a scheme to defraud local nonprofits by working with a public official.

NFIB encourages shopping at local businesses during Ohio's extended sales tax holiday

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is urging Ohio residents to support local small businesses during the state’s upcoming sales tax holiday.

U.S. Attorney’s Office details multiple immigration enforcement actions in Northern District of Ohio

Federal authorities in the Northern District of Ohio have announced a series of immigration enforcement actions involving separate cases.

Ninth Circuit rules against California's ammunition background check law