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Ohio

First statewide human trafficking hotline in Ohio is now operational

Crime

Authorities searching for man wanted on 17 felony charges in Cuyahoga County

Authorities say Harry Randolph is known to frequent Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, New York City and Atlanta.
Human Trafficking

Cleveland State University police host human trafficking training sessions

The training welcomed first responders, mental health care providers, and others who may encounter at-risk individuals or survivors of human trafficking.
Human Trafficking

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expected to sign bill allowing survivors of human trafficking to expunge criminal records

SB 214 would allow survivors to have misdemeanors or lower-level felonies expunged if those crimes were committed as a result of them being trafficked.
Human Trafficking

New Ohio law set to allow survivors of human trafficking to expunge criminal records

SB 214 would allow survivors to have misdemeanors or lower-level felonies expunged if those crimes were committed as a result of them being trafficked.
Human Trafficking

Program aims to help human trafficking survivors with disabilities

The grant, from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice, was for more than $26,000.
Human Trafficking

OSHP: 16 arrested, 4 'potential' victims saved in Northeast Ohio human trafficking operation

The joint operation with several agencies focused on the Canton area. The OSHP says all cases are under investigation and charges are still pending.
Investigations

Rocky River math teacher, university professors among 160 arrested in Ohio human trafficking sting

The suspects arrested include people in positions of trust, such as educators, former law enforcement, and an EMT.
Human Trafficking

John Zitzner, co-founder of Cleveland's Breakthrough Charter Schools, arrested as part of statewide human trafficking operation

The 68-year-old Zitzner was arrested in Westlake and charged with engaging in prostitution as part of 'Operation Buyer's Remorse.'
Human Trafficking

Co-founder of Cleveland's Breakthrough Charter Schools, arrested in human trafficking sting

68-year-old John Zitzner was arrested in Westlake and charged with engaging in prostitution as part of 'Operation Buyer's Remorse.'
Human Trafficking

Breakthrough Charter Schools co-founder John Zitzner among 160 arrested in human trafficking sting

The 68-year-old Zitzner was arrested in Westlake and charged with engaging in prostitution as part of 'Operation Buyer's Remorse.'
Human Trafficking

Suspected Ashtabula online child sex predator captured by Ohio State Highway Patrol

Gary M. Cowell, 50, faces three felony charges, including attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.