DEFIANCE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Defiance County gets a B.
Sunshine Law treats records as public by default. AG runs Sunshine Audits to enforce. Booking photos public statewide. No unified court portal — fragmentation across 88 counties is the drag.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Defiance County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 01:17 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 01:06 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 01:06 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 01:06 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 01:06 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · OH Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the OH field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
KEVIN BRAME
Wanted
CHINA-BASED DRUG CONSPIRACY 2
Wanted
CIERRA J. CHAPMAN
Wanted
IZMIR ALI KOCH
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · OH
Children Missing From Ohio (Statewide)
Active Ohio cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Chasity Crawford (OH)
Isaiah Belmonte (OH)
Sharaya Green (OH)
J'Lee Crabtree (OH)
Jveearah Barham (OH)
JaNyla Reeves (OH)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Ohio Court Cases
Most recent Ohio court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31258 | Lachelle R Lane | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31023 | Cody Nathaniel Farris | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52796 | Sidney R Childs | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52797 | Lanny Robert Wilson, Jr | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31259 | Stormie Ann Shipley | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52798 | Kirk L Jones and Jennifer A Jones | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11539 | Robert Maxey | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52799 | Melissa Ray Leasure | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31260 | Tracey A. Nelson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40608-tnap | Bobbie Jo Cancel | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11720-skk | John C. Morris | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12074-skk | Bertha L. McCaleb | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Defiance County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find public works project permits online?▼
Ney, OH (Defiance County) public works project permits online: Defiance County (https://www.defiance-county.com/) for county-issued permits. City/village permits typically via municipal building department — Ney Village for Ney-specific. Ohio Department of Transportation (https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/) for state-funded public works. Ohio EPA (https://epa.ohio.gov/) for environmental permits. Ohio Department of Commerce Bureau of Construction Compliance for state inspections. Ohio Public Records Act (ORC §149.43) for records requests. Defiance Crescent-News (https://www.crescent-news.com/) for community coverage.
How do I look up a court case in Darke?▼
To look up a court case in Darke County, OH, contact the Darke County Common Pleas Court at 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331 (937-547-7335) for felony, civil, family, and probate cases. The Darke County Municipal Court at 504 South Broadway (937-547-7340) handles misdemeanors and traffic. Online case search is at https://www.darkecountyohio.gov/. Ohio does NOT have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Certified copies typically cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: Darke County (https://www.darkecountyohio.gov/), Ohio Courts Directory (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/).
Where can I find information about upcoming court dates in Ohio?▼
To find upcoming court dates in Ohio, contact the local court where the case is filed. Ohio does NOT have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. Major county portals include Cuyahoga at https://cpdocket.cp.cuyahogacounty.us/, Franklin (Columbus) at https://fcdcfcjs.co.franklin.oh.us/, Hamilton (Cincinnati) at https://www.courtclerk.org/, Montgomery (Dayton) at https://www.montcourt.oh.gov/. Online case search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and court date. The Ohio Supreme Court Office of Court Services directory is at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Sources: Ohio Courts (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/), Cuyahoga Docket (https://cpdocket.cp.cuyahogacounty.us/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Dayton?▼
To search for inmates in Dayton, OH (Montgomery County), the Montgomery County Jail inmate search at https://www.montgomerysheriff.org/ shows current detainees at the Montgomery County Jail. The Sheriff is at 330 W. Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402 (937-225-4357). The Dayton Municipal Court handles ordinance and traffic; cases at https://www.daytonmunicipalcourt.org/. For state-prison inmates, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search at https://drc.ohio.gov/ shows current inmates. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Sources: Montgomery County Sheriff (https://www.montgomerysheriff.org/), ODRC (https://drc.ohio.gov/).
Where can I find access to the building department records?▼
To access building department records in Cuyahoga County, OH, contact the Department of Building Standards in the city where the property is located. The City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216-664-2282) handles Cleveland records, with online ordering at https://www.clevelandohio.gov/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/BuildingHousing. Suburban cities (Lakewood, Parma, Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, etc.) each have their own building departments. The Cuyahoga County Engineer at https://cuyahogacounty.gov/i-want-to-contact also keeps related records. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) makes building permits and inspections public; copies typically cost $0.05 per page. Sources: Cleveland Building (https://www.clevelandohio.gov/), Cuyahoga County (https://www.cuyahogacounty.gov/).
How do I look up property records in Lower Salem?▼
To look up property records in Lower Salem, OH (Washington County), contact the Washington County Auditor at 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 (740-373-6623), with online searches at https://www.washingtongov.org/. The Washington County Recorder at 205 Putnam Street records deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Washington County Treasurer handles property tax. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees are $34 first page, $8 each additional. Certified copies typically cost $2 plus $1/page. Sources: Washington County OH (https://www.washingtongov.org/), Ohio Recorders (https://www.ohiorecorders.com/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Defiance County, OH
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Defiance County, OH · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for OH
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (OH)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in OH
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in OH
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in OH
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for OH
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (OH) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| RAVI ADUSUMILLI | TOLEDO |
| MARK ROTHSTEIN | DUBLIN |
| PEKIN MRI, LLC | HUDSON |
| GEORGE GRUNERT | CINCINNATI |
| STEPHEN DURITSCH | TROY |
| GEETHA CONJEEVARAM | DUBLIN |
| JACQUELINE MYERS | LANCASTER |
| ANWAR HAMAMI | HUDSON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (OH) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | I.C. System, Inc. | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A CARING ALTERNATIVE, INC | 1128a1 |
| A GENTLE DENTAL HOMECARE GROUP | 1128b6 |
| ABBRUZZESE CHIROPRACTIC REHABI | 1128b8 |
| ACCUNET SERVICES, INC | 1128b8 |
| AFFORDABLE CHIROPRACTIC, INC | 1128b8 |
| AID AMBULANCE SERVICE | 1128a1 |
| AMERICAN RADIOLOGY SERVICES CO | 1128b8 |
| ANCOR MEDICAL SERVICES INC | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The State Bank and Trust Company | Defiance |
| The Sherwood State Bank | Sherwood |
| The Hicksville Bank | Hicksville |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from OH state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Cleveland Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Manufacturing Illegal Pills Trafficked Out of a Home Day Care
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
Dayton Man Who Trafficked Fentanyl Near Local High School Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Nine coconspirators convicted in drug, money laundering, $4.5 million COVID-19 relief fraud conspiracies
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Defiance County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Police: Defiance County man arrested, charged with rape - WTVG
Police: Defiance County man arrested, charged with rape WTVG
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Tornado confirmed in Defiance County, OH
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WANE) — The National Weather Service (NWS) office in northern Indiana conducted a damage survey on Wednesday associated with an area of wind damage produced by thun…
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Suspect in custody after Defiance County shooting - WTOL
Suspect in custody after Defiance County shooting WTOL
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Defiance County crash kills 1, critically injures another
DEFIANCE COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) — A fatal crash between two cars in Defiance County is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Defiance Post. According to the Ohio State …
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Defiance Police Department declares ‘emergency’ after Saturday’s severe storm; residents asked to avoid downtown - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN
Defiance Police Department declares ‘emergency’ after Saturday’s severe storm; residents asked to avoid downtown WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN
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Task force arrests alleged violent fugitive in Toledo after years on the run - WTVG
Task force arrests alleged violent fugitive in Toledo after years on the run WTVG
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SENTENCES HANDED DOWN IN DEFIANCE COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT - 103.1 WNDH
SENTENCES HANDED DOWN IN DEFIANCE COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT 103.1 WNDH
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Westrick's long career as sheriff coming to an end - The Crescent-News
Westrick's long career as sheriff coming to an end The Crescent-News