Cass County Police Blotter Records
Cass County police blotter records come from the Cass County Sheriff's Office and the Logansport Police Department. Logansport is the county seat and the largest city in Cass County, located in north-central Indiana along the Wabash River. This page explains how to request police blotter records, incident reports, and related public safety data in Cass County.
Cass County Quick Facts
Cass County Sheriff's Office
The Cass County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Edward Schroder, is at 100 Court Park in Logansport. The Sheriff's Office handles police blotter records for unincorporated Cass County and operates the county jail. Call 574-722-6060 to reach the Sheriff's Office. Cass County participates in NIBRS, meaning crime data is reported in a standardized format to the Indiana State Police. Individual incident reports still require direct contact with the Sheriff's Office.
For incidents in unincorporated Cass County, including crashes on county roads and rural highways, the Sheriff's Office holds the primary police blotter records. Contact them by phone at 574-722-6060 to start a request. Written requests can be mailed to 100 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947. The office does not appear to have a dedicated online portal for records, so phone and mail are the main methods of access for county-level blotter data in Cass County.
Logansport Police Department Records
The Logansport Police Department handles police blotter records for incidents inside Logansport city limits. The Records Section is at 729 High Street, Logansport, IN 46947. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. Call 574-753-4101 to reach the Records Section. For written or email requests, contact records specialist Amy Michael at amichael@logansportpolice.com. You can also fax requests to 574-753-0513.
The Logansport Police has a well-defined process for police blotter and incident report requests. Fill out the Logansport Police Release Form completely. The more detail you include, the faster your request will be processed. You can submit the form by email to amichael@logansportpolice.com, drop it off in person, or fax it to 574-753-0513. The Records Section will contact you when your records are ready to pick up, at which point you can pay the applicable fees.
Logansport PD fees for police blotter records are: accident reports cost $8, incident reports cost $8, fingerprinting costs $10 per card (by appointment, 9 AM to 3 PM, cash or check only), media copies (DVD, tape) cost $50, VIN checks are $5, and background checks range from $10 to $20. Pay at pickup with cash or check. Juvenile criminal information is confidential and will not be released. For accident reports, you can also go through BuyCrash.com as an alternative. Officers have up to ten days to complete accident reports, so recent crashes may not be immediately available.
| Department | Logansport Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 729 High Street, Logansport, IN 46947 |
| Records Phone | 574-753-4101 |
| Records Email | amichael@logansportpolice.com |
| Fax | 574-753-0513 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | cityoflogansport.org |
How to Request Cass County Police Blotter Records
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 gives you the right to request and inspect police blotter records in Cass County. Police blotter information is public under this law. The basic process: identify which agency handled the incident, submit a written request or call to begin the process, and provide as much detail as possible. Agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days and produce disclosable records within a reasonable time after that. You do not need to explain your reason for requesting records.
For city incidents in Logansport, the Logansport Police release form is the correct form to use. Fill it out completely. Incomplete forms can delay your request. For county incidents, contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 574-722-6060. The Sheriff's Office may not have a specific form and may process requests on a case-by-case basis. Written requests to the Sheriff sent by mail start the formal APRA clock and give you documentation of your request.
The Indiana Public Access Counselor is available at in.gov/pac if you encounter problems getting records from a Cass County agency. Call 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013 for free assistance. The PAC issues advisory opinions and can help resolve disputes. Agencies typically respond to PAC inquiries quickly. For records denied without a legal basis, the PAC is your most practical first step before pursuing a court action.
Note: Logansport PD will not release narrative portions of reports for open investigations, and juvenile information is never released under Indiana law.
Indiana State Police Resources for Cass County
The Indiana State Police covers state highways through Cass County, including US 24, Indiana 25, and Indiana 17. ISP Troopers respond to crashes and incidents on state routes. For ISP records from Cass County, use the online APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra.
The Indiana State Police at in.gov/isp provides statewide law enforcement services and maintains records for incidents in ISP jurisdiction, including state highways in Cass County. The ISP posts information about its districts, contact numbers, and records access procedures. For Cass County, the ISP's Lowell or Lafayette Post may cover the area. Check the ISP website to confirm which post serves Cass County and how to reach them directly if needed.
The ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra handles online records requests for the Indiana State Police. Submit your request through this portal for ISP accident reports, incident reports, or other records from Cass County state highways. The portal tracks submissions and delivers documents electronically when ready. ISP can be reached at 317-232-8248. For urgent questions about a recent state highway incident in Cass County, calling directly is faster than waiting for an online response.
Cass County Court Records
Arrests and incidents in Cass County lead to cases in Cass County courts. Use the free Indiana MyCase system to search these court records online. The system is at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by name or case number to find Cass County criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters. Court records complement police blotter data by showing how each incident resolved through the legal system.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court and covers all Indiana courts, including Cass County Circuit and Superior Courts in Logansport. The system is free to use and open to anyone. If a Cass County police blotter entry led to criminal charges, the resulting court case will appear in MyCase. This links the initial police contact to the final legal outcome. Court records are separate from blotter records; police agencies maintain one, and the courts maintain the other.
Cass County Jail Records
The Cass County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at 100 Court Park in Logansport. Booking records are public under APRA. Call 574-722-6060 to ask about current or recent inmates. The statewide jail lookup at public.indianajail.gov may include Cass County booking data if the county participates in the statewide portal. For the most accurate and current information, direct contact with the Cass County Sheriff's Office is the most reliable approach.
The Four County Mental Health center serves the Logansport area and works in coordination with law enforcement on mental health-related calls. Their number is 574-722-5151. Cass County Probation is at 574-753-7780 and handles supervision of those released from the jail to probation. These agencies are distinct from the Sheriff's Office but are part of the broader public safety network in Cass County.
Cities and Towns in Cass County
Logansport is the county seat and primary city in Cass County. Other communities include Galveston, Walton, and Royal Center. None exceed 25,000 residents, so no Cass County city has a dedicated page on this site. For police blotter records from Logansport, use the Logansport Police Department at 574-753-4101. For records from unincorporated areas, contact the Sheriff's Office at 574-722-6060.
Nearby Counties
Cass County borders Pulaski, White, Carroll, Clinton, Howard, Miami, and Wabash Counties. For incidents near county lines, check which agency responded before submitting a records request.