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ODPS Communications Office
(614) 466-4344
Communications Director
Tom Hunter
(614) 466-6178
TPHunter@dps.state.oh.us
Media Relations Director/OSHP
Lindsay Komlanc
(614) 752-4325
LMKomlanc@dps.state.oh.us
BMV/Homeland Security
Lindsey Bohrer
(614) 752-6585
LRBohrer@dps.state.oh.us
EMA
Tamara McBride
(614) 799-3695
TLMcBride@dps.state.oh.us
EMS
China Dodley
(614) 466-2551
CLDodley@dps.state.oh.us
OIU
Julie Hinds
(614) 752-2401
JLHinds@dps.state.oh.us
OTSO/OCJS
Kristen Castle
(614) 728-4623
KCastle@dps.state.oh.us
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Ohio Traffic Crash Statistics
Food Stamp Investigation Nets Federal Fugitive
A federal fugitive being sought by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials was recently apprehended in Lucas County as a result of a food stamp fraud investigation completed by the Ohio Investigative Unit’s (OIU) Toledo District Office.
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OCJS Recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
During the month of February, the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will be recognizing National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Funeral Arrangements for Trooper Baldridge
Calling hours and funeral arrangements have been made for OSHP Trooper Andrew Baldridge, who was killed in a crash on Thursday.
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BMV Customers Advised to Call Ahead
There are a number of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Deputy Registrar locations across the state that may be closed or offering limited services due to the snow and winter weather expected to continue through Saturday.
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Patrol Trooper Andrew Baldridge Dies in Crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of Trooper Andrew Baldridge, of the Bucyrus Post, after he was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Wyandot County.
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Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk this Super Bowl Weekend
As you make your Super Bowl plans, the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration want to remind you that “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.” Be sure to designate a sober driver if you plan to drink alcohol on Super Bowl Sunday.
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