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Defiance County Arrest Records

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Defiance County, OH Arrest Records

What are Defiance County Arrest Statistics?

Defiance County had 456 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 387.86 per 100.000 population which is by 47.52% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 13 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Butler and county Geauga it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

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  • 456Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 387.86Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 13Violent crime arrests

Defiance County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Defiance is larceny/theft - 100 arrests followed by burglary - 31 and rape - 9 arrests.

  • 100Larceny/Theft
  • 31Burglary
  • 9Rape

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Defiance County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased along with the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 100.65 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 66.15% lower.

Defiance County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Defiance County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most of the county arrests fall into 31-40 age group whereas the least arrests are seen between people who are 61-70 years old.

Defiance County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Defiance County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Defiance county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Defiance county police reports, Defiance county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the officer find the documents you need.

Defiance county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Defiance county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Defiance County Mugshots

Defiance County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

Defiance county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Defiance county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.

Additionally , when a judge issues an Defiance county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Police Departments in Defiance County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Defiance Police Department324 PERRY STREET(419)784-5050
Hicksville Police Department510 W High St419-542-6661

Defiance County, OH Jail and Inmate Records

DEFIANCE County has 151 jails with an average daily population of 255 inmates with a total of 151 jail population. When breaking down the DEFIANCE County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 16% with 24 female and 122 male inmates.

  • 151Jails
  • 151Prisoners
  • 619 %Jail Rate

How Does Defiance County Inmate Search Work?

Defiance County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Defiance county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Defiance County Booking

Defiance county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Defiance county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Defiance county booking records without any type of permission .

Defiance County Jail

  • Agency Name: Defiance County OH Jail
  • State: OH
  • City: Defiance
  • Type: County
  • Address: 113 Blede Avenue
  • Phone Number: 419-784-1155
  • Fax: 419-784-1592
  • Email: dcsowebsite@defiance-county.com
  • Website: http://www.defiance-county.com/dcso/
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