Search Vigo County Police Blotter Records
Vigo County police blotter records are maintained by the Vigo County Sheriff's Office and the Terre Haute Police Department, which together serve this west-central Indiana county and its largest city. Whether you need a crash report, an incident summary, or access to recent arrest data, this page covers the steps to request police blotter records from the agencies that handle them in Vigo County.
Vigo County Quick Facts
Vigo County Sheriff's Office Records
The Vigo County Sheriff's Office handles police blotter records for all incidents outside Terre Haute city limits. The office is located at 201 Oak St. in Terre Haute and can be reached by phone at 812-462-3226. For records specifically, press Option 5 when you call. The business office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a closure from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. County holidays also close the records window. Plan your call or visit accordingly.
The Sheriff's Office has an online FOIA request form available at vigosheriff.in.gov. You can submit requests online for incident reports and other public records without calling first. For records staff, email is available at svor@vigosheriff.in.gov for sex offender registration matters, but general records requests should go through the FOIA form. The full Sheriff's website is at vigosheriff.in.gov.
The Vigo County Sheriff's website offers links to agency records, the online police report filing tool, and FOIA request forms. The agency records page at vigosheriff.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=88 is where you start for most document requests.
| Address | 201 Oak St., Terre Haute, IN 47807 |
|---|---|
| Phone (Records) | 812-462-3226, Option 5 |
| Business Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00-1:00 p.m. and holidays) |
| FOIA Request | vigosheriff.in.gov |
| Crash Reports (In-Office) | $5.00 |
Terre Haute Police Department Records
The Terre Haute Police Department handles all blotter records for incidents inside Terre Haute city limits. The THPD Records Unit is led by Lt. Marc Phillips and is responsible for managing all department records, evidence requests, and public inquiries. You can reach the records unit by email at marc.phillips@terrehaute.in.gov. The unit processes police report requests and releases information as permitted by law or court order. For THPD records, visit terrehaute.in.gov/departments/police/thpd_records_unit.php.
Terre Haute is the county seat and home to Indiana State University. It's the largest city in Vigo County by a wide margin. Any incident that happened inside the city is a THPD matter. The Sheriff handles rural and unincorporated areas. If you're not sure which agency responded to a call, either office can help you find the right one.
Calls for service data for Terre Haute may also be available on the city website. The city publishes some public safety information online, which gives you a general picture of blotter activity without submitting a formal records request.
How to Request Vigo County Police Blotter Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at Indiana Code § 5-14-3, gives you the right to request police blotter records. No reason is required. For Sheriff's Office records, use the online FOIA form at vigosheriff.in.gov or call 812-462-3226, Option 5. For THPD records, contact the Records Unit through the city website.
Crash reports are $5.00 if picked up in person at the Sheriff's Office. The same reports are also available online through BuyCrash. If you need a crash report and don't want to drive to the office, BuyCrash is the easier route. For incident reports and other blotter records, the FOIA form is the best starting point. Agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days under APRA.
If you are denied a record without a clear legal reason, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or visit in.gov/pac. The PAC offers free informal opinions. You can also file a lawsuit in circuit court to enforce your access rights, though the PAC route is much faster and cheaper.
Note: The business office closes for lunch daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is closed on all county holidays.
Indiana State Police Resources for Vigo County
The Indiana State Police patrols highways and state routes in Vigo County. For incidents on state roads, ISP may hold the primary report. Submit state police records requests through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra.
The ISP APRA portal handles online records requests for incident reports and accident data from state police jurisdiction in Vigo County. ISP also aggregates NIBRS crime data from agencies across the state. For state-level crime statistics and agency compliance, see the ISP NIBRS initiative page at in.gov/isp/nibrs/nibrs-initiative.
Vigo County Court Records and Blotter Data
Police blotter entries that lead to charges will appear in the Indiana court system. Search Vigo County cases through MyCase at public.courts.in.gov. This free tool covers Vigo Circuit Court and Vigo Superior Court, both located in Terre Haute. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case results.
Court records and police blotter records are separate types of documents maintained by different offices. Blotter records come from law enforcement agencies. Court records come from the circuit clerk. For blotter data, go to the Sheriff's Office or THPD. For court data, use MyCase or visit the Vigo County Circuit Court Clerk in Terre Haute. Doxpop at doxpop.com is another option for searching Vigo County court records online.
Accident Reports in Vigo County
The Indiana State Police maintains the central repository for all crash reports in Indiana. To better serve residents, crash reports from all agencies including Vigo County are available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com. Reports are available for a nominal fee online. In-person at the Sheriff's Office, crash reports cost $5.00.
BuyCrash covers the Vigo County Sheriff's Office, Terre Haute Police Department, and Indiana State Police incidents. Search by report number, date, or names of involved parties. Most reports are available within a few days. If a report is not yet in the system, contact the responding agency directly. For state highway crashes, ISP likely holds the report and it will still appear through BuyCrash once processed.
Vigo County Jail and Inmate Records
The Vigo County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Booking records are public information under APRA. For inmate information or arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 812-462-3226. The VINE victim notification system is available at vinelink.com or by calling 1-866-959-VINE (8463). VINE lets you register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.
The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup at public.indianajail.gov may include Vigo County booking data. Inmate texting is available for Vigo County Jail inmates through a third-party service at www.inmatesales.com. For a complete inmate search or questions about a specific booking, calling the jail directly remains the most reliable method.
Indiana Public Records Law and Vigo County
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs police blotter record access in Vigo County. The Vigo County Sheriff's Office complies with Indiana law and makes disclosable public records available upon request. Blotter information is generally public, covering incident types, dates, locations, and involved parties. Investigatory records for open cases may be withheld if release would harm the investigation. Personal identifiers like Social Security numbers are always redacted.
Standard copying fees are $0.10 per page for paper records. Crash reports cost $5.00 in person at the Sheriff's Office. The online FOIA form is the easiest starting point for most Vigo County records requests. If you encounter issues, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can step in. The PAC provides free informal opinions and is a key resource for Indiana records disputes. You do not need to give your name or explain why you want records under Indiana law.
Cities and Towns in Vigo County
Vigo County's major population center is Terre Haute, the county seat and home to Indiana State University. Smaller communities in the county include West Terre Haute, Riley, and Seelyville. Each may have local police or rely on the Sheriff's Office for coverage. Terre Haute is the only city in Vigo County that qualifies for a dedicated page on this site.
For police blotter records from Terre Haute, visit the Terre Haute Police Department's records unit. For incidents in other parts of Vigo County, the Sheriff's Office is your primary contact. The Sheriff covers everything outside Terre Haute city limits.
Nearby Counties
Vigo County sits in west-central Indiana. If an incident happened near a county line, check which county's agency responded before making your records request.