Randolph County Police Blotter Records
Randolph County police blotter records are kept by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office in Winchester, Indiana. This rural county along Indiana's eastern border with Ohio handles public safety through the Sheriff's Office and local police departments in its small towns. Use this page to find out how to request police blotter records, access arrest data, and locate related court and jail information for Randolph County.
Randolph County Quick Facts
Randolph County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Art L. Moystner leads the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, which serves as the main law enforcement agency for county police blotter records. The office runs with 17 full-time deputies and 2 Reserve Deputies out of its location at 155 E South St in Winchester. The Sheriff's Office handles calls in unincorporated parts of the county and coordinates with city police in Winchester, Lynn, Ridgeville, and other towns. Incident reports and arrest logs for all county-level calls flow through this office.
The Sheriff's Office posts recent arrests online at the Randolph County website. This is a useful starting point if you want to find blotter data without making a formal request. The recent arrests page lists names, charges, and booking information for people held at the Randolph County Jail. The county government website at in.gov/counties/randolph/departments/sheriff hosts the Sheriff's Office page and the recent arrests section.
The recent arrests page at in.gov/counties/randolph/departments/sheriff/recent-arrests shows current booking data from the Randolph County Jail. Check this page first. It may have what you need before you file a formal records request.
| Sheriff | Art L. Moystner |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 E South St, Winchester, IN 47394 |
| Phone | 765-584-1721 |
| Alternate | 765-584-7331 |
| Staff | 17 full-time deputies, 2 Reserve Deputies |
How to Request Randolph County Blotter Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), found at Indiana Code § 5-14-3, gives you the right to request police blotter records from Randolph County agencies. You don't need to say why you want the records. Agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days. Verbal or in-person requests get a response within 24 hours under the law.
For county incidents handled by the Sheriff's Office, call 765-584-1721. Tell staff the date, location, and type of incident. If you have a report number, have it ready. Staff will walk you through what records exist and what you need to do to get copies. Written requests sent to 155 E South St, Winchester, IN 47394 start the formal APRA clock and give you better documentation if a dispute arises later.
For incidents inside Winchester city limits, contact the Winchester Police Department. Reach their records line at 765-584-6845 Ext 2101 for accident report questions or email records@winchester-in.gov for other public records requests. The Winchester Police Department page at winchester-in.gov has more detail on what they can provide and what fees apply. If you're not sure which agency handled a call, either one can point you in the right direction.
Winchester Police Department fees for records: accident reports cost $12 whether you get them online or in person. Incident reports cost $0.25 per page. Other public records cost $0.10 per page. The city requires exact cash. They don't make change.
Note: The Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013 can help if you are denied records without a clear legal reason.
Indiana State Police Resources for Randolph County
The Indiana State Police patrol state roads and highways in Randolph County and hold records for incidents under their jurisdiction. ISP reports for Randolph County highway incidents can be requested through the ISP's APRA portal. The ISP website provides links to crime data, agency contacts, and the formal request process.
Use the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra to submit a formal records request online. This portal handles incident reports and accident reports from ISP troopers who patrol Randolph County roads. It's the fastest route for state highway incidents. Submissions go directly to the ISP records team.
Randolph County also has a Recorder's Office with public records computer terminals available to the public. Visit the Recorder's Office document searching page for details on how to access records at the courthouse in Winchester.
Court Records in Randolph County
Blotter entries often lead to criminal charges and court cases. The Indiana court system's public search tool, MyCase at public.courts.in.gov, lets you look up Randolph County court cases by name or case number at no charge. Randolph County Superior Court and Circuit Court cases in Winchester both show up in this system.
MyCase shows case filings, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. If a police blotter incident led to charges, the court case will appear once the prosecutor files. This is a good way to connect a blotter entry to its legal outcome. Search by full name or a specific case number. Results include the court, judge, and all charges on file.
Court records and police blotter records come from different offices. Blotter data stays with the law enforcement agency. Court records go through the court clerk. For blotter information, call the Sheriff's Office or Winchester Police. For court cases, use MyCase or visit the Randolph County Circuit Clerk in Winchester.
Accident Reports in Randolph County
Crash reports from Randolph County are available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com. This is the statewide portal Indiana law enforcement agencies use to publish accident reports. Reports typically cost $5 to $12. The Winchester Police Department also uses BuyCrash for online accident report access. If you have a report number, the search is quick. You can also search by date or names of the parties involved.
For accidents on state roads, the Indiana State Police may hold the primary report. Those ISP reports are also available through BuyCrash. If BuyCrash doesn't show your report, the agency that responded to the crash can provide a copy directly. Call Winchester Police at 765-584-6845 Ext 2101 or the Sheriff's Office at 765-584-1721 depending on where the crash happened.
Randolph County Jail and Arrest Records
The Randolph County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office and holds people arrested in the county. Booking records from the jail are public under APRA. The quickest way to check recent bookings is the online recent arrests page at in.gov/counties/randolph/departments/sheriff/recent-arrests. This page lists confined inmates with booking dates and charges.
The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup at public.indianajail.gov also may have Randolph County booking data. Search by name to find anyone currently or recently booked. For current status on a specific person, calling the jail directly at 765-584-1721 is still the most reliable option. The jail is at the same address as the Sheriff's Office on E South St in Winchester.
Note: The confined inmates list posted online is updated regularly but may not reflect releases that happened within the last few hours.
Indiana Public Records Law in Randolph County
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs public access to police blotter records throughout Randolph County. Under this law, blotter information is generally public. That includes names, dates, locations, and the general nature of incidents logged by law enforcement. Open investigation records may be withheld if release would harm the case. Personal data like Social Security numbers and medical details get redacted.
Written requests to Randolph County agencies must be acknowledged within seven days. After that, agencies must produce records within a reasonable time based on how complex your request is. Copying fees under Indiana law are set at $0.10 per page for paper records. Winchester Police charges $0.25 per page for incident reports and $0.10 for other records. Electronic records may be provided at no cost for small requests. If you think you were charged too much or denied without cause, the Indiana Public Access Counselor offers free help. You don't have to give your name or explain why you want records.
Cities and Towns in Randolph County
Randolph County includes Winchester (the county seat), Lynn, Ridgeville, Modoc, Parker City, and other small communities. Each town may have its own police department that keeps blotter records for incidents within its limits. The Sheriff's Office handles everything outside incorporated towns.
None of the cities in Randolph County meet the 25,000-person population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For police blotter records from towns like Lynn or Ridgeville, contact the local police department or reach the Randolph County Sheriff's Office at 765-584-1721.
Nearby Counties
Randolph County borders several counties in Indiana and shares a border with Ohio to the east. If a reported incident happened near a county line, the agency in the adjoining county may hold the record. Confirm the location before you make a request.