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Defiance Police Department Welcome to the official page of the Defiance Police Department in Defiance, Ohio. This site is not monitored 24/7.

The Defiance Police Department is comprised of officers who strive to maintain a high degree of professionalism and service to the community on a daily basis. We pride ourselves in working closely with the community by keeping communication open. Our doors are always open and we are here to help, so stop in anytime. Our goal is to maintain our small town atmosphere and keep Defiance a great place to live. The Defiance Police Department reserves the right to remove any material that the Chief of Police deems offensive, insulting, threatening, or of a prurient interest. If you have a police, fire, or medical emergency, please call 911. For non-emergency related concerns, please call 419-784-5050.

Congratulations, Detective Aguilar!
10/13/2026

Congratulations, Detective Aguilar!

Today we celebrate a 2026 Latino Military Service of Distinction Awardee: Fabian Aguilar!

Detective Fabian Aguilar is a United States Marine Corps veteran dedicated to public service, leadership, and community safety. After several years of distinguished military service, Fabian returned to Ohio where he now serves as a Detective at the Defiance Police Department. His work has contributed to the successful resolution of criminal cases while fostering trust, accountability, and public confidence in law enforcement.

Join us as we continue highlighting the outstanding individuals who support communities across Ohio!

10/13/2026

Coffee with a Cop isn't just for law enforcement - all members of the public are welcome to join in the conversation!

Fuel up at PATH Center - A Program of Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission on Thursday October 22nd at 8am! Coffee, conversation, and community updates!


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10/05/2026
PRESS RELEASEOctober 3, 2026On 10/2/2026, at approx. 0700 am, the Defiance Police Department served a search warrant at ...
10/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE
October 3, 2026

On 10/2/2026, at approx. 0700 am, the Defiance Police Department served a search warrant at 1617 Evan Dr; Defiance, OH. Following the search, Brandon Maki was arrested and charged with Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter Involving a Minor, a Felony of the 2nd Degree. Maki will make an initial appearance in Defiance Municipal Court on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 0815 am.

Defiance Police Department was assisted in the search and investigation by the FBI’s Toledo Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.

Meet K-9 Sarge! He is an 8-week-old English Cream Golden Retriever and the newest addition to Defiance City Schools. Pur...
10/02/2026

Meet K-9 Sarge! He is an 8-week-old English Cream Golden Retriever and the newest addition to Defiance City Schools. Purchased through a generous donation from the Defiance VFW, Sarge is partnered with SRO Kunz. He will spend the remainder of the school year getting acclimated to Defiance High School and Middle School. Next summer, Sarge and SRO Kunz will begin specialized training in narcotics detection, explosives detection, tracking, and article searches.

09/25/2026
09/14/2026

Join us for coffee, conversation, and community updates at Defiance College on Thursday, September 24th at 8am in the Serrick Campus Center!
Free event - open to the public!
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09/09/2026

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324 Perry Street
Defiance, OH
43512

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+14197845050

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