April 13, 2005 Columbus Dispatch The senseless act of a lowlife last week took the life of a father of three, Jason A. Schmalenberger, who was simply on his way to play…
Police warn park-goers to be cautious about leaving valuables in their vehicles
Cleveland’s WKYC.com is reporting that police are offering a word of caution after a rash of car break-ins at several area MetroParks. From the story: Police have arrested two suspects, David Lewis…
Ohio denies press pass to concealed-carry backer
Regular readers of the Cleveland Plain Dealer will likely not be surprised that the following report contains less than half of the whole story. Commentary from OFCC’s Chad Baus provided in blue….
Armed robber disarms armed cop in ”no-guns” credit union
The Associated Press is reporting that an armed robber man stole a gun from an off-duty suburban Westerville police officer during a robbery in a “no-guns” credit union Tuesday. From the story:…
Law enforcement actions in bar undercover case causes firestorm
by Chad D. Baus “Quis custodet ipsos custodes?”, Juvenal Who will guard the guards themselves? That is the question OFCC asked after news broke that special prosecutor Gary Nasal (Miami Co.) had…
Activist protests citation at park
The Toledo Blade is reporting that the man who was cited on Saturday for violating a Toledo park rule which enforces a prohibition of concealed weapons in city parks, filed a police…
Violent crime down in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Post is reporting that although (mostly gang-related) homicides continue to plague the city, violent crime is down so far this year compared to 2004. From the story: Violent crimes –…
Good Samaritan helps woman after purse snatching
Dayton’s WDTN.com is reporting that a Kettering woman was the victim of a purse snatching Monday evening, but that things turned out OK after a few quick-thinking citizens chased down the crooks….
LTE: Concealed-carry list not news
April 11, 2005 Ashland Times-Gazette Saturday, March 19, you wrote an editorial criticizing members of the state Legislature for threatening to restrict media access to lists of concealed carry permit holders. You…
OSHP bureaucrats were wrong last time. Why listen to them now?
The Chillicothe Gazette is reporting on problems concerning the “plain sight” provision in Ohio’s concealed-carry law, which governs CHL-holders while traveling in motor vehicles. From the story: When a licensee steps into…