Search Boone County Police Blotter Records

Boone County police blotter records come from the Boone County Sheriff's Office in Lebanon and from city police departments in Zionsville, Lebanon, and other communities. Boone County sits just northwest of Indianapolis and has seen significant growth as a suburban county. This page covers how to access police blotter records, incident reports, and arrest information across Boone County.

Boone County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Anthony Harris leads the Boone County Sheriff's Office, located at 1905 Indianapolis Avenue in Lebanon. The Sheriff's Office handles police blotter records for unincorporated Boone County and operates the county jail. Boone County is a NIBRS-compliant agency, so crime data is reported in a standardized national format that links into Indiana State Police reporting systems.

For incident reports and police blotter records from unincorporated Boone County, the Sheriff's Office uses the NextRequest system for online submissions. You can also call the administration line at 765-483-6408 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call ahead and the staff can have records ready when you arrive, which saves time. The main dispatch number is 765-482-1412. The office is closed on weekends for administrative matters, though dispatch is available 24 hours.

Fees for records from the Boone County Sheriff's Office are as follows: accident reports cost $5, and case reports cost $5. The office accepts cash (exact change required since they can't make change), credit and debit cards, money orders, and cashier's checks. Online accident reports are available through BuyCrash.com as an alternative. The Administration Division also handles local background checks, fingerprinting, and sex offender registry inquiries.

Zionsville Police Department Blotter Records

The Zionsville Police Department serves the town of Zionsville, one of Indiana's fastest-growing communities. Zionsville PD became just the 15th municipal agency in Indiana to earn CALEA accreditation, reflecting a high standard of professional policing. The department is at 1100 W. Oak Street, Zionsville, IN 46077. Call 317-873-5410 during business hours or email askthemac@zionsville-in.gov to reach the Municipal Action Center, which handles records requests.

To request police blotter records or incident reports from Zionsville PD, use the online Public Records Request Form at zionsville-in.gov. This form requires you to identify the specific records you want with "reasonable particularity." The date range for a request cannot exceed six months. Include the sender, recipient, date range, and key words that describe the record. Staff at the Municipal Action Center, located on the first floor of Town Hall, handle requests Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

Amy Lacy, Zionsville's Municipal Relations Coordinator, can help with questions about records access. Reach her at 317-733-2277 or alacy@zionsville-in.gov. For incident report requests specifically, Zionsville also has a separate Incident Request Form available through the Police Department page at zionsville-in.gov/176/Police. The department's policy manual is also available online for public review.

Lebanon Police and County Records

Lebanon is the Boone County seat and home to the Lebanon Police Department. The Lebanon Police uses a NextRequest portal for records requests. Submit your request at lebanonpolice-in.nextrequest.com. This system tracks requests and lets you communicate with records staff through the platform. Lebanon PD records cover incidents inside Lebanon city limits, which are separate from Sheriff's Office records for unincorporated areas.

When you're not sure which agency handled a Boone County call, start with the city if the incident was in Lebanon or Zionsville. For anything in the rural parts of the county or on county roads, start with the Sheriff's Office. The agencies can redirect you if needed. Having a report number, date, and location ready makes the process faster regardless of which office you contact first.

Indiana Public Records Law in Boone County

Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs public access to police blotter records in Boone County. Police blotter data is generally public under this law. You have the right to inspect and copy incident reports, arrest logs, and other police records. Agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days and produce disclosable records within a reasonable time. Investigatory records for open cases may be withheld, but completed incidents and general blotter data should be available.

The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac is your resource if a Boone County agency improperly denies a records request or fails to respond within the required time. The PAC issues advisory opinions and helps resolve access disputes for free. Call 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. The PAC does not represent either side but provides guidance on what Indiana law requires. Most agencies respond promptly to PAC inquiries, making it an effective tool for resolving access issues.

Fees for Boone County records are set by each agency and cannot exceed actual reproduction costs. Standard paper copies are $0.10 per page. Accident reports at the Sheriff's Office are $5. Zionsville records fees depend on the type and volume of records. When in doubt, ask the agency for a fee estimate before submitting your request.

Note: Fingerprinting at the Boone County Sheriff's Office is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, and requires proper ID and a court order if one applies.

Boone County Court Records

Arrests in Boone County lead to cases in Boone County Circuit Court or Superior Court in Lebanon. Use the Indiana courts' free search tool at public.courts.in.gov/mycase to look up court cases by name or case number. This system covers all Indiana courts and shows charges, hearing dates, and final outcomes for public cases. Police blotter data and court case data work together to show the full lifecycle of a public safety incident in Boone County.

Indiana's MyCase system at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is free and open to all. Search for Boone County cases by name or case number. If a Boone County arrest led to charges, the case will appear in MyCase once it's filed. Results include the charges, scheduled court dates, and how the case was resolved. This system links police blotter entries to final legal outcomes and is a useful supplement to direct records requests.

Boone County Jail Records

The Boone County Jail is at 1905 Indianapolis Avenue in Lebanon, the same location as the Sheriff's Office. The jail was built in 1992 and has a capacity of 110 inmates. Booking records from the Boone County Jail are public under APRA. Call the administration line at 765-483-6408 to ask about current inmates or recent bookings. Inmate funds can be deposited online through Access Corrections at accesscorrections.com, by phone at 866-345-1884, or at the 24-hour kiosk in the jail lobby. Mail money orders to 1905 Indianapolis Avenue, Lebanon, IN 46052.

The statewide jail lookup at public.indianajail.gov may have Boone County booking data depending on county participation in the statewide system. For the most current information, calling the jail directly is the most reliable method. The administration staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody and provide basic booking information.

Cities in Boone County

Boone County includes Lebanon, Zionsville, Whitestown, and several smaller communities. Zionsville exceeds the 25,000-person threshold and has a dedicated page on this site. Lebanon is the county seat. Whitestown is one of Indiana's fastest-growing municipalities. Each city has its own police department for incidents inside city limits.

For police blotter records from Lebanon, Whitestown, or other Boone County communities, contact their local police department or the Boone County Sheriff's Office for incidents in unincorporated areas.

Nearby Counties

Boone County borders Hamilton County to the east, Tippecanoe County to the north, and Marion County to the south. For incidents near these borders, confirm which county agency responded before making your records request.