U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio

05/26/2026

Columbus man who sexually abused non-verbal boy with autism sentenced to 35 years in prison
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/columbus-man-who-sexually-abused-non-verbal-boy-autism-sentenced-35-years-prison

05/26/2026

⭐ NOW HIRING ⭐
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio is recruiting 🔎 exceptional applicants to fill a Human Resources Assistant vacancy in its 📍 Columbus office.
The candidate would join the Administrative Division to assist with clerical and technical support essential to the effective operations of the District's HR Management program.
🖥️ Apply now: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870522400
📅 Applications are due by JUNE 16.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ . As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedu...

05/26/2026

U.S. Attorney Gerace hosted CMS Administrator Dr. Oz in Columbus this morning to discuss the Office’s ongoing efforts to prosecute healthcare fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio prioritizes the fight against fraud and is working hard to ensure taxpayer dollars are saved for needed services.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we take time to remember the sacrifices of our fallen servicemembers and their families. The men and women of our Armed Forces who died in service to this Nation gave their lives to secure the inalienable rights our Founding Fathers identified 250 years ago and we honor their service.

05/21/2026

Federal authorities warn public of fraudsters impersonating prosecutors
Scammers posing as U.S. Attorney, other federal officials demand money & personal information
justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/federal-authorities-warn-public-fraudsters-impersonating-prosecutors

05/21/2026

As part of Freedom 250, the 250th birthday of the United States of America, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio collected toy donations from its employees in Dayton, Cincinnati & Columbus. This morning, U.S. Attorney Gerace was honored to present new toys to Sgt. Xavier Montaie, coordinator for Montgomery & Green counties with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

05/21/2026

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio continues to fight to protect children through cases. Here are a handful of case examples from April and May alone.

05/20/2026

Our office was honored to present Officer West with this well-deserved recognition, highlighted by 10TV - WBNS

"I was just doing my job" | Officer Gloria West was still in training when she sustained second-degree burns to her hand pulling a man from a burning truck on I-71. The U.S. Attorney's office honored her with a special award commemorating America's 250th anniversary: https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/columbus-police-officer-honored-by-us-attorney-for-fearless-response-to-2024-crash/530-6efd41cd-963d-432f-963c-523dc55f42dd?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_10TV_-_WBNS

05/19/2026

Grand jury indicts Venezuelan illegal alien for assaulting federal officer

“We will not tolerate assaults against law enforcement officers,” said U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II. “As today’s indictment shows, those who threaten the safety of our federal law enforcement partners will be prosecuted.”

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/grand-jury-indicts-venezuelan-illegal-alien-assaulting-federal-officer

05/19/2026

2 Mexican illegal aliens sentenced to federal prison for drug, immigration crimes

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two illegal aliens from Mexico were sentenced in U.S. District Court today for their roles in a co***ne conspiracy and for violating immigration laws.