Ohio AG announces funds, personnel to fight prescription drug abuse

COLUMBUS — Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his office is dedicating new personnel and funds to help fight Ohio's prescription drug abuse problem.

DeWine announced his office is hiring Adams County Prosecutor Aaron Haslam as co-unit coordinator of its special prosecutions unit. Haslam will coordinate the office's efforts with prosecutors and local law enforcement on prescription drug abuse.

The attorney general's office also is hiring two additional assistant attorneys general with prosecutorial experience who will specialize in prescription drug cases.

Also, the office is dedicating resources to assist local law enforcement and prosecutors in tackling the issue, DeWine added.