Meeks Case Update

A Defiance man is indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges, including attempted aggravated murder, kidnapping and rape. Prosecutors say Joshua Meeks faces all first-degree felonies. Authorities say Meeks caused serious physical harm to a family or household member, using a deadly weapon. Meeks has prior convictions for domestic violence and felonious assault, which elevated the domestic violence offense level, making him a repeat violent offender.