Allen County Police Blotter Records
Allen County police blotter records come from two main agencies: the Allen County Sheriff's Office and the Fort Wayne Police Department. Allen County is the largest county in Indiana by population, with Fort Wayne serving as both the county seat and the state's second-largest city. Use this page to learn how to find and request Allen County police blotter records from both city and county sources.
Allen County Quick Facts
Allen County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Troy Hershberger runs the Allen County Sheriff's Office, located at 715 S. Calhoun Street, Room 101, in Fort Wayne. The Sheriff's Office handles police blotter records for incidents in unincorporated Allen County and the county jail. This is a large jurisdiction. Allen County covers over 650 square miles, and the Sheriff's Office serves areas well outside Fort Wayne city limits. If an incident happened in the unincorporated parts of Allen County, the Sheriff's Office holds the police blotter record.
Call the Allen County Sheriff's Office at 260-449-3000 to request police blotter records. Staff can guide you through the process under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Written requests go to 715 S. Calhoun St., Room 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Allen County is a NIBRS-compliant agency, so crime data is reported in a standardized format to the Indiana State Police. This makes it easier to track patterns in Allen County's public safety records over time.
The Allen County government website at allencounty.us has contact information for county departments including the Sheriff's Office. Check this site for updates on records access procedures, which can change as agencies adopt new portals and request systems.
| Sheriff | Troy Hershberger |
|---|---|
| Address | 715 S. Calhoun St. RM 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 |
| Phone | 260-449-3000 |
| NIBRS Status | Compliant |
Fort Wayne Police Department Blotter Records
The Fort Wayne Police Department handles police blotter records for incidents inside Fort Wayne city limits. Fort Wayne is home to more than 268,000 people, making it Indiana's second-largest city. The FWPD is based at 1 E. Main Street in Fort Wayne. All records requests for FWPD police blotter data, incident reports, and arrest logs go through the department's NextRequest portal.
Fort Wayne Police requires all records requests to go through the NextRequest portal at fortwaynepd.nextrequest.com. You cannot email requests directly to the department. The portal tracks your request and lets you communicate with records staff through the system. Staff may also assist you in person if you visit headquarters. Once submitted, requests go through review before release, which adds some time to the process.
To use the NextRequest portal for Fort Wayne police blotter records, create an account or submit as a guest. Include as much detail as possible: the date, time, location, type of incident, names if known, and any case or CAD number you have. More detail means a faster response. The standard APRA acknowledgment timeline applies: seven days for written requests and 24 hours for in-person requests. After acknowledgment, production follows within a reasonable time based on the scope of your request.
The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can help if you run into problems with any Allen County records request. The PAC handles complaints about agencies that fail to respond or improperly deny access. This service is free. The PAC issues informal opinions, and while not binding, agencies typically comply. Call 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013 to reach the PAC.
| Department | Fort Wayne Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 |
| Records Portal | fortwaynepd.nextrequest.com |
| Website | fortwaynepolice.org |
Requesting Allen County Police Blotter Records
The first step is figuring out which agency handled the incident you're looking for. For incidents in Fort Wayne city limits, use the FWPD NextRequest portal. For incidents in unincorporated Allen County or on county roads, contact the Sheriff's Office. For incidents on state highways, the Indiana State Police may have the primary report. If you're not sure, start with one agency and they can point you to the right place.
Under Indiana Code § 5-14-3, police blotter records are public. You have the right to inspect and copy them. You do not need to state your reason. Agencies can charge for copying at actual cost, typically $0.10 per page for paper records. Accident reports in Allen County are available through BuyCrash.com for a fee of $5 to $12 per report. Electronic versions cost more than in-person pickup at some agencies.
Body camera footage from Fort Wayne PD or the Sheriff's Office requires a specific records request and may carry additional fees. Under Indiana law, agencies may charge for the cost of preparing footage for release, including redacting confidential information from video. Plan for these potential costs when requesting audio or video records from Allen County agencies.
Note: Investigatory records for open cases may be withheld under Indiana Code § 5-14-3-4 until the investigation is closed or no longer active.
Online Databases for Allen County Records
Several online tools give you access to Allen County public safety data. The MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov lets you search Allen County court records for free. This covers criminal cases, civil matters, and traffic violations heard in Allen County Superior Court. Court records tie back to police blotter entries and arrest logs, showing how cases resolved after the initial police contact.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the Indiana courts' statewide public records portal. Search by name or case number to find Allen County cases. This system pulls from all Indiana courts, so you get results from Allen County Superior Court and any other court where a related case was filed. Results include charges, scheduled hearing dates, and final judgments.
The Indiana State Police also maintains crime statistics for Allen County through its NIBRS data program. This is aggregate data, not individual incident reports, but it gives a broad picture of public safety trends. Visit the Indiana State Police website to access statewide crime reporting resources and find contact info for ISP districts serving Allen County.
Allen County Jail and Booking Records
The Allen County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Booking records from the jail are public. You can ask the Sheriff's Office for recent booking information by calling 260-449-3000. The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup may also carry Allen County booking data.
Indiana Jail Lookup at public.indianajail.gov aggregates booking records from county jails across Indiana. The data is updated regularly by participating counties. Search by name to check if an individual is currently held in Allen County or was recently booked. For the most current and complete data, contacting the Allen County Jail directly is always an option. Fort Wayne Police maintain separate records for persons booked at city holding facilities before transfer to the county jail.
Cities in Allen County
Allen County includes Fort Wayne and several smaller communities. Fort Wayne is the only city in Allen County that exceeds the 25,000-person threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Other communities in Allen County include New Haven, Woodburn, Monroeville, and Huntertown, each served by their own local police department or the Sheriff's Office.
For police blotter records from smaller Allen County communities, contact the local police department for that town or the Allen County Sheriff's Office for unincorporated areas.
Nearby Counties
Allen County is surrounded by several Indiana counties. If an incident occurred near a county line, the neighboring agency may hold the police blotter record. Use the links below to find information on records access for bordering counties.