Defiance County Busted Mugshots
Defiance County busted mugshots come through the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, a regional jail in Stryker that serves five counties. Sheriff Douglas J. Engel runs the Defiance County Sheriff's Office at 113 Biede Avenue in Defiance. The CCNO facility holds 624 inmates total, with 60 beds set aside for Defiance County. The weekly roster is posted online and lists inmates by name with charges, booking numbers, and court info. You can also use VINELink for tracking. Public records requests for arrest reports and mugshots go through the sheriff's office by phone, email, or in person.
Defiance County Quick Facts
Defiance County Jail Roster Search
The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio handles all Defiance County inmates. CCNO is at 03151 County Road 2425 in Stryker, OH 43557. Executive Director Dennis Sullivan runs the facility (419-428-3800 ext 200, ccnoregional@gmail.com). The main phone is 419-428-3800. CCNO also serves Fulton, Henry, Lucas, and Williams counties. The total capacity is 624 inmates, with 60 beds specifically for Defiance County. US Marshal inmates are also housed here.
The online roster updates weekly. It provides a complete listing in alphabetical order. You can filter by county to narrow results to Defiance County inmates. Each entry shows the inmate name, booking number, booking date, charges, and overseeing court. Defiance County busted mugshots are part of the booking record maintained at CCNO. The roster is free to access.
The VINELink system also tracks CCNO inmates. You can search by name or offender ID and register for free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Alerts come by phone, email, or text.
Defiance County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Douglas J. Engel heads the Defiance County Sheriff's Office at 113 Biede Avenue in Defiance, OH 43512. Chief Deputy Cliff Vandemark is second in command. Chief Administrator Tiffanni Leatherman handles administrative matters. The main phone is 419-784-1155. Fax is 419-784-1592. Email is dcsowebsite@defiancecounty.oh.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Since Defiance County uses the regional CCNO facility rather than its own jail, the sheriff's office focuses on patrol, investigations, civil process, and records. Arrest records and mugshot requests go through the office during business hours. Public records requests can be made in person or by mail.
The Defiance County Recorder is at 500 Second Street, Suite 201 in Defiance. Phone is 419-782-4741. Fax is 419-782-3421. Email is recorder@defiancecounty.oh.gov. The recorder handles property and other document records.
CCNO Facility and Defiance County Records
CCNO runs from minimum to maximum security. Visitation is available on-site and remotely. On-site visits happen in the lobby on weekends from 12 PM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Remote visits through GTL use smartphones or laptops. Home visit hours run 7:30 AM to 10 AM, 12 PM to 2:30 PM, and 5 PM to 9:30 PM on weekends. Inmates get 1 on-site visit per week and 1 remote visit per day.
Mail to inmates at CCNO goes to the inmate's name at CCNO, 03151 County Road 2425, Stryker, OH 43557. No cash or money orders are accepted in the mail. Envelopes with tape, stickers, or glued items will be rejected. White-out or unknown substances are not allowed. A complete return address is required. Photos must be sent electronically through GTL GettingOut. Commissary funding goes through the ConnectNetwork website.
Defiance County busted mugshots are public records under ORC Section 149.43. The Ohio Attorney General has a Public Records Unit that can help with disputes. Standard Ohio copy fees apply for records.
Note: Defiance County inmates are held at CCNO in Stryker, not in a local jail, so all booking records and mugshots are maintained there.
Sealing Defiance County Records
Ohio's ORC 2953.32 allows eligible people to seal criminal records. Defiance County cases go through the local court. The prosecutor gets notice and can object. Violent crimes and sex offenses usually cannot be sealed. Once sealed, busted mugshots and arrest records drop from public searches. BCI updates its state database after the court order. Legal aid groups in Ohio can help with the process.
The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Federal BOP locator tracks federal inmates. The Supreme Court of Ohio court directory helps find case records in any Ohio county.
Nearby Counties
Defiance County shares CCNO with some of these neighbors. Each county page has specific details about local arrest records.