Nwi Police Blotter (2024)

FAQs

Where can I see local arrests? ›

Individuals can obtain public arrest records from local law enforcement agencies like a sheriff's office or police department. There are several different ways to submit public arrest records requests. Each agency typically prescribes its own unique method.

The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, including mugshots, in Indiana counties. You can contact the office in person, by phone, or through their website to request access to the records.

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All Federal court records are available online at PACER.gov, an electronic public access service that is overseen by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. This includes all Federal civil court cases, criminal charges, as well as bankruptcies. In all, there are over 500 million documents on PACER.

To find a public arrest record in Indiana, inquirers must contact the arresting agency in the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. Juvenile arrest records, for example, may be obtained through local police departments.

Police incident and arrest reports are public records. But, as you can see above, many Indiana jurisdictions are making reports available through a commercial vendor.

Mugshot photos and arrest information are public record, no matter whether the information is accurate or not. Once someone has been booked and had their mugshot taken, the arrest information becomes part of the public domain.

Inquirers may access arrest records on such online services using the name, booking information, county of arrest, or date of birth of the arrested person. Likewise, the Texas Department of Public Safety provides online access to criminal records and sexual offender information, including arrest information.

Yes, arrest records are public in Florida under the state's Sunshine Law (also called the Florida Public Records Law).

How Do I Find Recent Arrests in Pennsylvania? Interested individuals can find and obtain recent arrests in Pennsylvania by contacting the appropriate arresting agency. Finding this type of record involves knowing where an arrest happened and tracking down the correct department.

How do I find recent arrests in Illinois? ›

How Do I Find Recent Arrests in Illinois? Local law enforcement agencies typically publish a log of recent arrests on their websites. Interested persons may visit the Sheriff's Office, police department, or county jail website to find records relating to recent arrests.