DeKalb County Police Blotter Lookup

DeKalb County police blotter records are managed by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in Auburn, Indiana. Sheriff Brady Thomas, the 44th Sheriff of DeKalb County, leads the department. The Records Division handles incident reports, crash records, background checks, and other public records requests. This page covers how to access DeKalb County police blotter information, what it costs, and what tools are available online.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Records Division

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is at 215 E. 8th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. The Records Division handles all public records requests for police blotter data, incident reports, crash reports, and criminal background checks. You can reach the Records Division at (260) 925-3365, extension 4410. For general questions, email the department at sheriff@co.dekalb.in.us. The office has over 80 employees including deputies, correction officers, and administrative staff.

The sheriff's website at dekalbsheriff.in.gov/records describes the records process in detail. In-person requests to the Records Division are handled within 24 hours. Mail requests take up to seven days from the date received. For crash reports specifically, the office notes that reports may not be available for three to five days after the crash, since officers need time to complete and review the document before it is available to the public.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office also maintains an inmate search portal and a criminal warrants search on the department website. If you need to check whether someone is currently in the DeKalb County Jail or has an active warrant, the website is the fastest place to start. The jail currently holds an average of 134 inmates. For broader statewide jail searches, the Indiana Jail Lookup tool covers all 92 counties at once.

The Records Division page at the sheriff's website is the go-to source for understanding the fee schedule and the process for submitting records requests in DeKalb County. The department makes a fillable public records request form available for download, which you can use for mail requests.

DeKalb County Police Blotter Records Fees

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has a set fee schedule for different types of records requests. These fees apply whether you request records in person or by mail. Payment must be made by cash, money order, or cashier's check payable to the DeKalb County Sheriff. The department does not currently accept credit cards for records requests.

The current DeKalb County records fee schedule is as follows. Police reports cost $2.00 each. State crash reports cost $5.00. A limited criminal background check costs $2.00. Fingerprinting services cost $10.00 per card. For crash reports specifically, you have the option of ordering through BuyCrash online. BuyCrash handles crash reports from many Indiana agencies and accepts credit cards, so it may be easier if you do not want to mail a check or visit in person.

Limited criminal history checks through the DeKalb County Sheriff are only available in person. The Records Division requires you to appear at the office with a state-approved photo ID. The check only shows criminal conviction records from DeKalb County, not statewide or federal history. For a broader criminal history search, contact the Indiana State Police or another authorized service. Juvenile background checks require contacting DeKalb County Probation rather than the sheriff's office.

Note: Call the Records Division at (260) 925-3365 ext. 4410 before your visit to confirm current fees and hours, as rates can change.

Online Tools for DeKalb County Police Blotter Records

The DeKalb County Sheriff's website provides several tools for public records access. The criminal warrants search lets you see active arrest warrants in DeKalb County. The inmate search lets you find people currently held in the county jail. Both tools are available directly through the sheriff's website, which you can reach at dekalbsheriff.in.gov. These are the most direct online sources for DeKalb County law enforcement data.

Crash reports in DeKalb County are available through the BuyCrash online service. BuyCrash works with many Indiana agencies to provide online access to state crash reports. You can search, order, and pay for DeKalb County crash reports online if the agency that filed the report participates. This is often faster than mailing a request to the sheriff's office, especially for recent crashes. Keep in mind that crash reports may not appear in BuyCrash until three to five days after the incident.

To submit a public records request by mail to DeKalb County, download the Open Records Request Form from the sheriff's website or from dekalbsheriff.org/open-records-request-form. Fill it out completely and mail it with payment to the Records Division at 215 E. 8th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so the department can return the records to you by mail. Allow up to seven days for mail requests to be processed.

Email requests are also accepted at sheriff@co.dekalb.in.us. This is useful for submitting a written APRA request or asking procedural questions before you visit or mail a request. For formal records requests by email, the seven-day response window under Indiana Code 5-14-3 applies.

DeKalb County Court Records and Case Search

Criminal cases that result from arrests in DeKalb County move through the DeKalb Circuit Court and Superior Courts. Once charges are filed, cases are tracked in the Indiana MyCase system. This free public search tool covers all 92 Indiana counties. You can look up DeKalb County cases by name or case number, and the system shows court dates, charges, and case status information.

MyCase shows court activity, not raw police blotter entries. An arrest may not appear in MyCase until the prosecutor reviews the case and formal charges are filed. For recent arrests, the sheriff's website inmate search or jail lookup tools are more current than MyCase. Once a case is in the system, MyCase tracks it through sentencing, appeals, and any modifications.

The DeKalb County Prosecutor's Office also has information about court proceedings related to criminal cases in the county. For cases involving felonies or significant misdemeanors, the prosecutor's office may have records that complement what is available from the sheriff. Contact the prosecutor's office through the DeKalb County government website for more information about their public records process.

Nearby Counties

DeKalb County is located in northeastern Indiana and shares borders with several counties. Check the location of the incident to confirm which county agency has the records you need.