Defiance, Ohio — A recent session of the Defiance County Grand Jury led to multiple indictments, highlighting ongoing issues related to child support and other criminal activities in the area. Prosecuting Attorney Morris J. Murray reported the findings of the Grand Jury’s proceedings on May 6, 2025.
Among the most significant cases are five individuals indicted for failing to provide child support, collectively amassing over $120,000 in unpaid obligations. Michael Provilus, 35, of Binghamton, New York, faces two felony charges for non-support. He is accused of neglecting his duty to support his child, who is under 18, from January 2021 to December 2024. Similarly, Joshua Williamson, 35, of Defiance, faces identical charges under the same circumstances.
Michelle Salazar, 43, from Boise, Idaho, has been indicted on three counts of non-support. Authorities claim she failed to provide required financial support for her child over a six-year period from April 2019 to March 2025. Additionally, Abel Ramirez Jr., 33, from Toledo, and Dustin A. Helle, 36, of Napoleon, also face two felony charges each for similar infractions covering various time frames during the past few years.
The indictments weren’t limited to child support cases. Andrea R. Taylor, 34, from Defiance, is charged with corrupting a minor with drugs, specifically relating to an incident where she allegedly supplied marijuana to a juvenile in April. Damien A. Bremmer, 31, from Edgerton, faces serious charges, including felonious assault and vandalism, after he was accused of causing physical harm to another individual and damaging a police vehicle following his arrest.
Michael G. Dennison, 74, of Oakwood, was indicted for menacing by stalking and violating a protection order. Charges against him include engaging in a course of conduct that allegedly caused significant mental distress to another individual while ignoring an active protection order against him.
Kaleb C. Eck, 32, from Sherwood, is charged with aggravated possession of drugs after a traffic stop reportedly uncovered methamphetamine in his possession. Nicholas P. Colburn, 35, also from Defiance, has been indicted on charges of domestic violence and strangulation, stemming from an incident involving a family member.
Furthermore, Brennen A. Roehrig, 21, of Defiance, faces two counts of gross sexual imposition for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct by coercion.
Arraignments for those indicted are set for May 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. The actions of the Grand Jury reflect ongoing efforts to enforce legal responsibilities and address serious criminal behavior within the community.
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