Search Hendricks County Police Blotter
Hendricks County police blotter records are maintained by the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office in Danville, Indiana, one of the fastest-growing counties in the state thanks to its location just west of Indianapolis. The Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas while city police departments handle incidents inside Brownsburg, Plainfield, Avon, and Danville. This page explains how to find and request police blotter records from Hendricks County law enforcement.
Hendricks County Quick Facts
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office Records
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Jack Sadler, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated Hendricks County. The office is at 189 E Campus Blvd, P.O. Box 87, Danville, IN 46122. Phone: (317) 745-6269. Fax: (317) 745-9276. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As one of the fastest-growing counties in Indiana, the Sheriff's Office has built out its online tools and resources to keep pace with population growth.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office page at co.hendricks.in.us provides access to the Document Center, staff directory, and action center for residents. A Request for Public Records Form is available in the Document Center. The office also has a mobile app that lets residents submit anonymous crime tips, access the sex offender registry, and get notifications about road closures and department updates. This tool is useful for staying informed about public safety in the county without submitting a formal records request.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office website at co.hendricks.in.us provides access to the Document Center, public records request forms, and contact information for police blotter and incident report requests.
| Sheriff | Jack Sadler |
|---|---|
| Address | 189 E Campus Blvd, P.O. Box 87, Danville, IN 46122 |
| Phone | (317) 745-6269 |
| Fax | (317) 745-9276 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Jail Address | 925 East Main Street, Danville, IN |
City police departments in Hendricks County serve their own jurisdictions. The Danville Police Department is at 49 N Wayne St, Danville, and can be reached at 317-745-2486. The Avon Police Department at 6550 E US Hwy 36 has a phone number of 317-272-4485. For Plainfield, contact the Plainfield Police Department at 1075 W Main Street, phone 317-839-2566. For Brownsburg, reach the Brownsburg Police Department at 31 N Green St, phone 317-852-2253. Each city department holds its own police blotter records for incidents inside city limits.
How to Request Hendricks County Blotter Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), at Indiana Code § 5-14-3, gives you the right to request police blotter records in Hendricks County. You do not need to provide a reason for your request. Agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days and respond to in-person or verbal requests within 24 hours.
For formal records requests, use the Request for Public Records Form-2025 in the Hendricks County Document Center. Download the form, complete it, then submit by fax at (317) 745-9276 or in person at 189 E Campus Blvd, Danville. Include the date, location, type of incident, and any report or case number you have. A fee schedule for document copies is in the Document Center at co.hendricks.in.us. Review it before submitting so you know what fees to expect. Additional services are listed in the Sheriff's Office Services Index on the county website.
For criminal history requests, the Sheriff's Office handles those separately. Use MyCase.in.gov for court case information. If your request is denied without a clear reason, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 provides free informal opinions. Call the toll-free line at 1-800-228-6013. Filing a lawsuit in circuit court is another option if you believe your rights were violated under APRA.
Note: The Hendricks County Jail at 925 East Main Street in Danville maintains an online system that tracks individuals held at the facility. Check the county website for current inmate lookup access.
Indiana State Police Resources for Hendricks County
The Indiana State Police covers state roads in Hendricks County including I-70 and US 36. ISP Troopers respond to highway incidents and maintain separate records for those events. For blotter entries or incident reports from ISP in Hendricks County, use the online request portal.
Submit ISP records requests through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. This system accepts requests for ISP incident reports, crash reports, and other public documents. Requests submitted online go directly to the ISP records team. ISP also participates in the NIBRS crime data program. View Hendricks County-area crime statistics through the Indiana State Police NIBRS initiative page.
Hendricks County Court Records
When an arrest in Hendricks County leads to charges, the case enters the Indiana court system. Use the MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov to search Hendricks County court records by name or case number at no charge. This covers Hendricks County Superior Court and Circuit Court in Danville.
MyCase shows case filings, charges, court dates, and outcomes. If someone was arrested in Hendricks County and charges were filed, the case will appear in MyCase once it enters the court system. The Sheriff's Office website also references MyCase.in.gov for defendant name searches and court case lookups. Court records and police blotter records are two separate things. Blotter data comes from law enforcement. Court records come from the clerk's office. Both are public but accessed through different offices. For protection order lookups, use the State MyCourts webpage referenced on the county site at danvillein.gov.
Accident Reports in Hendricks County
Crash reports from Hendricks County are available through the statewide BuyCrash portal at buycrash.com. BuyCrash covers most Indiana law enforcement agencies including the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office and city police departments in the county. Search by report number, date, or parties involved. Fees typically range from $5 to $12 depending on the agency and access method.
Reports appear in BuyCrash once the responding officer submits them, which can take up to ten days. For state highway crashes on I-70 or US 36 in Hendricks County, ISP may hold the primary report. Those reports are also available through BuyCrash. If the report is not in the system, contact the responding agency directly. For Sheriff's Office reports, call (317) 745-6269 during business hours.
Hendricks County Jail and Inmate Records
The Hendricks County Jail at 925 East Main Street, Danville, is operated by the Sheriff's Office and holds people arrested in the county. The jail maintains an online system for tracking individuals in the facility. Booking records are public under APRA. Contact the Sheriff's Office at (317) 745-6269 to ask about current or recent inmates. The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup at public.indianajail.gov may also have Hendricks County booking data.
Arrest records include the booking date, charges, and arresting agency. Request them through the Sheriff's Office using the standard records process. For court outcomes, use MyCase. For protection orders, use the State MyCourts webpage. The Hendricks County Sheriff's mobile app also provides a sex offender registry lookup for the county, which is another public safety resource available to residents.
Public Records Law and Hendricks County Blotter Access
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs access to police blotter records in Hendricks County. Police blotter information is generally public under this law. This covers names, dates, times, locations, and the general nature of incidents. Active investigatory records may be withheld. Personal data including Social Security numbers and medical information is redacted from public copies.
Hendricks County agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days and produce disclosable records within a reasonable time. If denied, seek an informal opinion from the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac or file in circuit court. Standard copy fees in Indiana are $0.10 per page for paper records. A Hendricks County-specific fee schedule is posted in the Sheriff's Office Document Center. You do not need to give your name or reason for a records request under Indiana law.
Cities in Hendricks County
Hendricks County includes several growing communities west of Indianapolis. Each city has its own police department handling police blotter records for incidents inside city limits. Contact the city police directly for those records.
- Brownsburg - Brownsburg Police Department, 31 N Green St, 317-852-2253
- Plainfield - Plainfield Police Department, 1075 W Main Street, 317-839-2566
Danville, the county seat, and Avon do not currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. For Danville blotter records, contact the Danville Police Department at 49 N Wayne St, phone 317-745-2486. For Avon, contact the Avon Police Department at 6550 E US Hwy 36, phone 317-272-4485. The Sheriff's Office at (317) 745-6269 covers all unincorporated parts of Hendricks County.
Nearby Counties
Hendricks County borders several counties in central Indiana. If an incident happened near a county line, check which county holds the records before requesting them.