Decatur County Police Blotter

Decatur County police blotter and incident records are kept by the Decatur County Sheriff's Department in Greensburg, Indiana. Sheriff Dave Durant runs the department, which handles law enforcement and public records for the county. If you need to access police blotter information, accident reports, or arrest records in Decatur County, this page explains the request process, fees, and where to look online and in person.

Decatur County Sheriff's Department

The Decatur County Sheriff's Department is at 315 South Ireland Street, Greensburg, IN 47240. Sheriff Dave Durant heads the department, which serves all of Decatur County. The Records Section is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can reach the main office at 812-663-8125 for non-emergency matters. The dispatch line is 812-222-4911. The jail is located at 601 South Ireland Street, a short distance from the main office.

The sheriff's department website is at decaturcountysheriff.com. The site has general information about the department, a FAQ page that covers how to get accident reports, and contact information for the Records Section. While there is no online portal for submitting public records requests, the department provides clear instructions for mail and in-person requests. If you have questions before you visit, call the main number during business hours.

Decatur County is a mid-sized rural county in south-central Indiana. The county seat of Greensburg is home to a significant manufacturing presence, including an automotive plant. Local law enforcement handles a range of calls from rural traffic incidents to industrial-area matters. The sheriff's department works alongside Greensburg city police for incidents inside the city. If you need records about an incident inside Greensburg's city limits, contact Greensburg city police. For incidents elsewhere in Decatur County, the sheriff's department is the right place to start.

Note: The Decatur County Sheriff's Department does not accept records requests by phone or email. All requests must be submitted in person or by mail.

How to Request Decatur County Police Blotter Records

The Decatur County Sheriff's Department handles records requests in person or by mail only. There is no electronic submission option and no credit card payment accepted. When you request a Decatur County police blotter record or accident report, you must pay by cash or check. This is spelled out clearly on the department's FAQ page: "Sorry, we cannot accept phone orders, credit cards, or requests via e-mail at this time."

To request an accident report in person, visit the Records Section at 315 South Ireland Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The cost is $3.00 per report. Bring cash or a check made payable to the Decatur County Sheriff's Department. Have the date and location of the crash, the name of the driver involved, or the incident number. The more information you give the staff, the faster they can find the right record.

To request a record by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with a check for $3.00 payable to the Decatur County Sheriff's Department and a written request. Your written request should include the driver's name, the location of the crash, the time of the incident, or the incident number. Mail everything to: Records Section, Decatur County Sheriff's Department, 315 South Ireland Street, Greensburg, IN 47240. Allow extra time for processing mail requests.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at Indiana Code 5-14-3 applies to all Decatur County public records requests. The department must respond to written requests within seven business days. If you have a dispute about a denied request, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at (317) 233-9435 can review the matter and issue guidance.

Accident Reports and Crash Records in Decatur County

For accident reports in Decatur County, you have two main options: visit the sheriff's office in person or send a mail request as described above. There is a third option for some crashes. The BuyCrash online service handles crash reports from many Indiana agencies. If the agency that investigated your crash participates in BuyCrash, you can order the report online with a credit card. Check BuyCrash first before mailing a request to Decatur County, as it may save you time.

If BuyCrash does not have the report, or if the Decatur County Sheriff handled the crash directly outside the BuyCrash system, then the mail or in-person option at 315 South Ireland Street is your path. Crash reports are usually available within a few days of the incident once the officer completes and submits the report. Calling ahead to confirm availability before you visit is worth the extra step.

For crashes on state or US highways in Decatur County where an Indiana State Police trooper filed the report, the ISP handles that record. You can request ISP crash reports through the ISP APRA portal or through BuyCrash if ISP participates for that report type.

Local Police Blotter Sources in Decatur County

Several local media outlets publish regular police blotter information for Decatur County. The Greensburg Daily News publishes police blotter entries from local law enforcement agencies. These entries often include incident summaries, arrest information, and general public safety news from Decatur County. The newspaper is not an official law enforcement source, but it provides a useful snapshot of recent activity in the area.

WRBI Radio also publishes police blotter information at wrbiradio.com. WRBI serves Decatur County and the surrounding area, and the station regularly posts blotter items from the sheriff's department and local police. For recent incidents, checking the WRBI blotter page may be faster than submitting a formal records request, especially if you just want to know whether an incident was reported.

Keep in mind that local media blotter entries are based on information released by law enforcement, and they may not include every incident. They also do not constitute official public records. For legal, insurance, or other official purposes, you need a certified copy from the actual agency. For quick general awareness of what is happening in Decatur County, local media sources are a practical starting point.

Court records tied to Decatur County arrests are searchable through Indiana MyCase. Once criminal charges are filed, the case appears in MyCase and you can track it through the court system for free. This includes case filings, court dates, and dispositions for Decatur County cases.

State Resources for Decatur County Records

Beyond the local sheriff's department, several state tools can help you find public records related to Decatur County. The Indiana State Police handles incidents on state roads and provides a statewide APRA portal for ISP records. The ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra handles electronic records requests for ISP-investigated incidents in Decatur County.

The Indiana Jail Lookup tool lets you search current jail populations across all Indiana counties, including Decatur County. If you want to know whether someone is currently held in the Decatur County Jail at 601 South Ireland Street, this statewide tool gives you that information without a phone call. The statewide tool is updated regularly and covers jails from all 92 counties.

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association maintains a directory of all county sheriffs, including the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. The association's website can help you verify contact information and learn about sheriff's offices across the state. If you have questions about law enforcement policies or processes in Decatur County, the association's resources may point you in the right direction.

For crime statistics, Decatur County's data is available through the ISP NIBRS system. Check the ISP NIBRS initiative page for county-level reporting status and contact information for all Indiana county sheriffs.

Nearby Counties

Decatur County shares borders with several surrounding Indiana counties. Each maintains its own records and law enforcement agencies. Check the location of the incident to find the right county to contact.