Ohio Investigative Unit

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Report a Violation

Report criminal activity in relation to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and SNAP laws.

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Our enforcement agents work undercover to investigate suspected illegal activity.

Authorities Execute Search Warrants at Clark County Businesses

Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit, along with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, executed four search warrants July 2 at four Clark County businesses.

New York Retailer Indicted for Significant Ohio SNAP Fraud

The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of a Brooklyn, N.Y. retailer.

USDA and Ohio Team Up to Shut Down SNAP Fraud

From fns.usda.gov

Romanian Nationals Indicted for Fraud Scheme To Steal Nearly $1M in SNAP Benefits from Low-Income Families

From justice.gov

2025 Annual Report

Over the past year, OIU remained steadfast in addressing statewide enforcement initiatives.

Alcohol Server Knowledge Program (ASK)

Education for people involved in the sale and handling of alcohol on the rules and regulations that govern liquor permits in Ohio.

Establishments and Bring Your Own Beverages

Information about allowing customers to bring their own alcoholic beverages (BYOB) into establishments

Firearms and Signage at Private Businesses

The ability to have a firearm carries with it certain restrictions and responsibilities, many of which are regulated by state and federal laws.

Ohio Alcohol Law for Parents and Students

To help foster good choices, parents and teens need to understand Ohio laws related to alcohol and minors.

Public Records Request

Ohio Investigative Unit criminal investigation reports are maintained by the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Central Records section.

SNAP Violations and Enforcement

Our agents investigate retailers who fraudulently accept food assistance benefits and recipients who sell their benefits.

Trace-back Investigations

Trace-back investigations offer additional penalties for alcohol-related incidents

National Liquor Law Enforcement Association

Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control

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