Find Police Blotter Records in Vanderburgh County

Vanderburgh County police blotter records come from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office and the Evansville Police Department, which together cover this busy southwestern Indiana county on the Kentucky border. Whether you need an incident report, a recent arrest log, or a record of a specific call for service, this page explains how to find and request those records through the right channels.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county and the county jail. Sheriff Noah Robinson leads the office, located at 3500 Harlan Ave. in Evansville. The Sheriff handles police blotter records, jail bookings, and public records requests for incidents that fall outside Evansville city limits. In compliance with Indiana Code § 5-14-3, the Sheriff's Office makes disclosable public records available upon request.

The Sheriff's Office posts recent jail bookings online at vanderburghsheriff.org/jail/recent-bookings. This is one of the more active online booking feeds in Indiana. You can see who was booked recently, what charges were filed, and when arrests were made. Booking records are public information and do not require a formal APRA request to view online. For older records or detailed incident reports, you need to go through the public records request process.

The official public records request form is available at vanderburghsheriff.org/public-records. You can submit requests online or come in person. Call (812) 421-6200 to ask about a specific record before submitting a formal request.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's website at vanderburghsheriff.org is a good starting point. It lists public records options, jail information, and contact details for all Sheriff divisions. The site also maintains a Facebook presence at facebook.com/VandSheriff where the office posts updates and public safety notices.

Evansville Police Department Records

The Evansville Police Department handles police blotter records for incidents that happen inside Evansville city limits. Evansville is the county seat and by far the largest city in Vanderburgh County. EPD records requests must be made in person at Central Records, which is in Room 126 at Police Headquarters, 15 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708. The records office is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed on holidays and weekends. There is no mail or online option for EPD records at this time.

EPD publishes a daily crime report online at evansvillepolice.com/epd-daily-crime-report. This is a free public feed that covers recent incidents across the city. It is one of the most accessible police blotter resources in the county. You do not need to submit a records request to view it. The daily report lists incident types, general locations, and case numbers. For full reports, you still need to go to Central Records in person.

You can reach EPD Central Records by phone at (812) 436-7956 or by email at info@evansvillepolice.com. Keep in mind that in-person visits are required for copies. If the incident happened inside Evansville, do not contact the Sheriff's Office for the report; EPD holds that record.

The EPD daily crime report page at evansvillepolice.com/epd-daily-crime-report is updated regularly with recent activity. Each entry notes the date, type of incident, and address range. EPD includes a standard notice that arrest records represent accusations only and that all defendants are presumed innocent unless found guilty in court.

How to Request Vanderburgh County Police 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. You don't need to explain why you want them. For Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office records, use the online form at vanderburghsheriff.org/public-records or call (812) 421-6200. For Evansville Police Department records, you must appear in person at Central Records on weekdays.

If you need body camera footage from the Evansville Police Department, be aware that the fee is $150 per recording. Payment must be by money order or cashier's check only. This is one of the higher body cam fees in Indiana. Make sure the footage you want is worth the cost before ordering. Other standard records like incident reports and arrest logs do not carry this fee structure.

Agencies must acknowledge written APRA requests within seven days. In-person or verbal requests get a 24-hour acknowledgment. If you are denied, you can contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or visit in.gov/pac for help. The PAC provides free advice and informal opinions on records disputes.

Note: The presumption of innocence applies to all arrest and booking records. An arrest is an accusation, not a finding of guilt.

Indiana State Police Resources for Vanderburgh County

The Indiana State Police patrols highways and state roads in Vanderburgh County. ISP incidents in the county are handled through the Evansville post. For state road crashes or incidents outside local agency jurisdiction, ISP may hold the primary report. Submit ISP records requests through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra.

The ISP APRA portal lets you submit records requests online. This covers incident reports, crash reports, and other state police blotter data for Vanderburgh County roads and highways. ISP also participates in the NIBRS crime data program. You can view crime statistics and agency compliance data at in.gov/isp/nibrs/nibrs-initiative.

Vanderburgh County Court Records

Blotter entries that lead to charges will appear in the Indiana court system. Search Vanderburgh County court records through MyCase at public.courts.in.gov. This free tool covers Vanderburgh Circuit Court and Vanderburgh Superior Court, both based in Evansville. You can search by name or case number and see charges, court dates, and case outcomes.

Court records and police blotter records come from different sources. Blotter data comes from law enforcement agencies. Court records come from the clerk's office. Both are public, but you reach them through different offices. MyCase covers the court side. For the police side, go to the Sheriff's Office or EPD.

Accident Reports in Vanderburgh County

Crash reports from Vanderburgh County are available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com. This statewide portal covers most agencies in the county, including the Sheriff's Office, Evansville Police, and Indiana State Police. Reports usually cost $5 to $12 depending on the access method. Most are available within a few days of the officer submitting the report.

Search by report number, date, or the names of the people involved. If BuyCrash doesn't show the report yet, it may still be processing. Contact the agency that responded to the crash directly if the report is time-sensitive. The Sheriff's Office also accepts accident report requests through their public records page.

Vanderburgh County Jail and Booking Records

The Vanderburgh County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Recent booking records are posted publicly at vanderburghsheriff.org/jail/recent-bookings. This is one of the more complete online booking feeds available from an Indiana county. You can check it without submitting a records request. The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup at public.indianajail.gov may also have Vanderburgh County data.

VINE is available for victim notification regarding inmate custody status. Victims and concerned parties can register at www.vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463 to get alerts when an inmate's status changes. This is a free service. For older booking records not in the online feed, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (812) 421-6200.

Indiana Public Records Law and Vanderburgh County

Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs access to police blotter records in Vanderburgh County. Police blotter information is generally public. This includes names, dates, locations, and the nature of incidents. Records for active investigations may be withheld if disclosure would harm the investigation. Personal data like Social Security numbers and medical details are removed from public copies before release.

Vanderburgh County agencies must acknowledge written APRA requests within seven days. In-person requests get a 24-hour acknowledgment. You don't have to give your name or state a reason when requesting records under Indiana law. If you're denied, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can review your situation and issue an informal opinion. The PAC service is free. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper records.

Note: Only records from incidents handled by the Sheriff's Office are available through that office. EPD holds its own records separately.

Cities in Vanderburgh County

Vanderburgh County is dominated by Evansville, which is both the county seat and one of the largest cities in Indiana. Other communities in the county include Darmstadt and Oakdale, but none of these smaller towns come close to Evansville in size. Evansville has its own police department that handles blotter records for the city. The Sheriff's Office covers all unincorporated areas outside city limits.

Evansville is the only city in Vanderburgh County with a dedicated records page on this site. For smaller towns and unincorporated areas, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is your primary contact for police blotter records.

Nearby Counties

Vanderburgh County sits in the far southwestern corner of Indiana, bordering Kentucky to the south. If an incident happened near a county or state line, check which jurisdiction applies before requesting records.