Thank You Wing Stop

Wing Stop - Ashland,

 The Ashland County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Wing Stop for feeding our agency. That is not a small task! The multiple varieties of wings, fries and corn on the cob were awesome. The entire staff wants to extend a great big Thank You for your
generosity. Wing Stop is truly an asset to Ashland County! We appreciate you!

 

Thank you,

Sheriff, E. Wayne Risner was presented with The Community Partnership Award

On Oct 23rd, 2024,  Ashland County Sheriff, E. Wayne Risner was presented with The Community Partnership Award at the 2024 Mental Health & Recovery Board Annual Luncheon.

The Community Partnership Award recognizes outstanding organizations or individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the community by working together with all sectors (public, Private and governmental) to ensure individuals and families with mental health and  / or substance use concerns receive the vital care they need to live productive lives. Effective partnerships are a cornerstone of strong communities.

David Ross, Executive Director of Ashland MHRB, presented the award.

SCAM ALERT    !!!!    

SCAM ALERT    !!!!                      ASHLAND COUNTY                   

A male caller has been calling residents claiming he is a federal agent and advising victims that there is a federal warrant out for their arrest. He has also stated that their cars have been seized and drugs were found.

The scammer then asks for personal information and credit card numbers. In one case the scammer advised that they would have someone from the Ashland Police Department call them. Later, a call came from the scammer using an Ashland, Ohio phone number. It was, indeed, still the scammer.

Remember: DO NOT give your personal information over the phone to someone that calls you.  Citizens are encouraged to call your local law enforcement agency using their published business number  (not the number that the scammer tells you or shows on caller ID)  to report these scam calls.

You may also report scams here: Report a Scam - Ohio Attorney General

Please share this ALERT on your social media page to help warn friends and neighbors.  

AG Yost Addresses Importance of Elder Abuse Awareness and Protection Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 26, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT:
Hannah Hundley: 614-906-9113

AG Yost Addresses Importance of
Elder Abuse Awareness and Protection Efforts

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) — Kicking off the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today shared a powerful message of gratitude with the “heroes” in attendance who work tirelessly to protect older Ohioans.

“You answer the call to weed through fact and fiction to save the vulnerable,” Yost told the 160 advocates and professionals gathered at the Sharonville Convention Center.  “You are heroes to these people, and to me.”

The daylong conference – with a theme this year of “Dollars and Sense: Financial Exploitation of Older Adults” – is presented by the Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Commission in partnership with the Ohio Coalition of Adult Protective Services.

“Our elders are treasures,” Yost said. “They provide us with history, fill in our blanks, and impart wisdom from lives long-lived. But these folks too often become victims, losing their sense of security, their dignity, and often even their homes. Thankfully, that’s where you all come in.”

Yost shared a poignant story about a 73-year-old military veteran who reached out earlier this year to his office’s Elder Justice Unit. The man was ill, his wife was in a nursing home, and he was being exploited by a relative. The Elder Justice Unit, the advocacy group ProSeniors and local law enforcement intervened, and the veteran’s relative is now facing two felony charges of theft.

Studies have shown that older adults are targeted because they are more vulnerable, especially to technology scams, and they are less likely to report these crimes.

FBI statistics show that, in 2023, people 60 and older lost a combined $3.4 billion to scams, with an average per-victim loss of nearly $34,000.

“What is alarming is that only one in 44 cases of financial crimes against older adults gets reported,” Yost added.

The Attorney General reinforced the need for awareness and timely reporting in this fight against financial exploitation.

“Awareness is key to solving the problem,” Yost said. “There should be no shame in being ripped off, it happens. But failure to report gives the bad guys a better chance of getting away with it.”

Earlier this year, with support from the General Assembly, Yost created a Cyber Crimes Unit within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) to address the growing problems of cyber and financial crimes. The team, which is made up of specialists in cyber/crypto and financial crime, has already logged some notable successes, including helping to recover $17,619 for a 73-year-old woman who fell victim to a Bitcoin scam.

Yost ended with, “The takeaway message is simple. Report the crime – there are people who can help.”  

For assistance, training, or more information about elder justice issues, or to support a victim of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at 800-282-0515 or visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.

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Ohio Traffic Safety Office Announces New Elementary School Seat Belt Program

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2024

Ohio Traffic Safety Office Announces New Elementary School Seat Belt Program

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), The Ohio State University, and The Ohio School Resource Officers Association (OSROA) to implement a new program to educate students and families about the importance of wearing a seat belt and using a booster seat. “Buckle Up with Brutus” blends the latest in car seat safety science into a fun, interactive program.
“Buckle Up with Brutus” is intended to reach second and third grade students. The curriculum designed by OTSO, SADD, and The Ohio State University includes talking points, activities, worksheets, and a video of Brutus’ Seat Belt Boogie that school resource officers can present in schools. Students will also learn strategies for being a good passenger in vehicles.

This program, which is aligned with the second and third grade curriculum standards, was first announced at the 2024 Ohio Traffic Safety Summit in Columbus and will be launched statewide for the 2024-2025 school year. It is also one of the recommendations from the Safety Belt Task Force, which released a full report on seat belt use in Ohio in May 2024.
OTSO is now working to identify schools and law enforcement agencies that are interested in presenting “Buckle Up with Brutus” once the new school year begins. Resources are available online now at https://otso.ohio.gov/programs/buckle-up-with-brutus/

Ohio EMA Announces The Ohio Traveler Alert System

Announcing The Ohio Traveler Alert System (OTAS)

To Enhance Traveler Safety Through Digital Messaging

 

(COLUMBUS, OH) – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA),  National Weather Service Wilmington (NWS Wilmington) Forecast Office, and Lamar Advertising announced the launch of the Ohio Traveler Alert System (OTAS). During incidents of severe weather, the OTAS will display real-time alert information on digital billboards to help ensure that motorists are aware of the potential for threatening weather.

The initial phase of this program will include 50 billboards the metropolitan areas of Dayton and Columbus. The billboards will display important weather information as needed regarding severe weather such as high winds, snow squalls, heavy ice, and flooding. This system is intended to supplement – not replace - other real-time alert resources such as television and radio broadcasts and real-time weather apps.

“The Ohio Traveler Alert System is a great way to keep Ohioans and visitors safe and aware on the roads,” said Sima Merick, Ohio Emergency Management Agency Executive Director. “This potentially lifesaving project will provide critical weather updates to Ohio travelers.”

Communication and messaging in the form of billboard alerts is key to travelers who may not be familiar with their surrounding area and the weather hazards that they may encounter, as well as all drivers who are not aware of impending severe weather. This may also help to provide needed information to those living within the area of the billboards.

After evaluating the success of the billboards in Dayton and Columbus, the program is expected to expand to other parts of the state.

To learn more about OTAS, visit: EMA.Ohio.Gov

In case of emergency dial: 9-1-1

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