Fountain County Police Blotter

Fountain County police blotter records are maintained by the Fountain County Sheriff's Office in Covington, Indiana. Sheriff Terry R. Holt leads the department, which handles law enforcement and public records for the county. This page explains how to access Fountain County police blotter data, submit records requests, and use state-level tools to search for arrest and court information related to Fountain County.

Fountain County Sheriff's Office

The Fountain County Sheriff's Office is at 301 4th Street, Covington, IN 47932. The office can be reached at (765) 793-3545 or (765) 793-2410. The fax number is (765) 793-5007. Sheriff Terry R. Holt leads the department, which covers all of Fountain County. The Chief Deputy is Andrew Krout. For records requests, contact Admin of Records Ura Carpenter, who handles public records for the department. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For emergencies, call 911.

The Fountain County Sheriff's Office website is at fountaincounty.net. The page lists department staff and provides contact information for the sheriff's office. Fountain County is a small, rural county in western Indiana, west of Crawfordsville. The department is staffed by deputies, a jail commander, correction officers, and administrative personnel. Given the county's rural nature and small population, the department handles a moderate range of calls with a modest staff.

The full department staff includes Sheriff Terry R. Holt, Chief Deputy Andrew Krout, Detective/Sergeant Bob Kemp, and several deputies including Jon Clawson, Tyler Bowling, T.J. Powell, Bill Lathrop, Ryan Todd, Alden Hohenstein, Brian Tucker Jr, Hunter Eads, and Kyle DeZarn. Administrative staff include Transport Officer Scott Baldwin, Matron Nancy Tuggle, and Deputy Matron Monica Woolwine. For records requests, Ura Carpenter is the designated contact. Knowing who to ask for saves time when you call the office.

Note: Fountain County's online records access is limited. Most requests require a phone call or in-person visit during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requesting Fountain County Police Blotter Records

To request police blotter records or incident reports from Fountain County, contact Admin of Records Ura Carpenter at the Fountain County Sheriff's Office. Call (765) 793-3545 or (765) 793-2410 during business hours to start your request. While the department does not post detailed records request instructions online, the standard Indiana process applies. Indiana Code 5-14-3 gives you the right to request public records from any Indiana government agency, including Fountain County law enforcement.

When you contact the records office in Fountain County, be specific about what you need. Give the date and location of the incident, the names of people involved if you know them, the type of incident, or any incident number. Written requests may be faxed to (765) 793-5007 if you cannot visit in person. Written requests must receive a response within seven business days under Indiana law. In-person requests get a faster response, typically within 24 hours.

For crash reports from Fountain County incidents, the BuyCrash online service may have the report if the responding agency participates. BuyCrash handles crash reports from many Indiana agencies and accepts online credit card payment. Check BuyCrash first for accident reports before mailing or calling the sheriff's office. If BuyCrash does not have your report, contact the appropriate Fountain County agency directly.

For incidents involving Indiana State Police troopers on state highways through Fountain County, the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra is the right channel for records requests. ISP records are separate from local county sheriff records, so use the right portal for the right agency.

State Resources for Fountain County Records

Several state-level resources supplement local records access in Fountain County. The Indiana State Police website provides access to ISP news, crash report services, and the formal APRA portal for state police records. The ISP covers western Indiana and patrols major routes through Fountain County. If a state trooper handled an incident, ISP records are your source.

The Indiana MyCase system is a free online tool for searching court records from all 92 Indiana counties, including Fountain County. Once an arrest in Fountain County leads to filed charges, the case appears in MyCase. You can search by name or case number to see criminal filings, court dates, and dispositions without visiting the courthouse. This is particularly useful in a small county where court records are managed with limited staff.

The Indiana Jail Lookup tool provides statewide jail population data. Searching the Fountain County Jail through this tool lets you check current inmate status without a formal records request or a phone call. The tool is updated regularly and covers all Indiana counties simultaneously. For Fountain County, where jail and records staff are limited, the statewide tool is a practical starting point.

Crime statistics for Fountain County flow through the ISP NIBRS initiative. This page shows each county's reporting compliance and provides sheriff contact information for all 92 Indiana counties. NIBRS data from Fountain County feeds into statewide crime reports that the Indiana State Police publishes annually.

Public Records Rights in Fountain County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act covers all Fountain County agencies. You have the right to inspect and copy public records held by the Fountain County Sheriff's Office, the Covington Police Department, and any other county agency. You do not need to explain your reason for requesting records. The agency cannot require you to be a county resident or an Indiana citizen to file a request.

Common exemptions include investigatory records from active investigations, personnel files, juvenile records, and records protected by other state or federal laws. If the Fountain County Sheriff's Office denies your request, ask them to cite the specific exemption and put the denial in writing. You can then take that written denial to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at (317) 233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013 for a free advisory opinion. The PAC handles complaints from all Indiana counties and can issue guidance that most agencies follow.

Fees for copying public records must be reasonable and reflect actual reproduction costs. For standard paper copies, fees across Indiana are typically $0.10 per page or less. If you want electronic records that already exist in digital form, the cost may be lower or free. Ask the Fountain County Sheriff's Office for a fee estimate before submitting a large request to avoid surprises. Small requests for a few pages usually cost very little.

Nearby Counties

Fountain County is in western Indiana and borders several counties. Each has its own law enforcement and public records process. Contact the county where an incident occurred for the correct records.