Find Warrick County Police Blotter Records
Warrick County police blotter records are maintained by the Warrick County Sheriff's Office, which serves this southwestern Indiana county near the Evansville metro area. The county seat is Boonville, and the Sheriff's Office is the main agency for unincorporated areas of the county. This page explains how to request police blotter records, incident reports, and other public safety documents in Warrick County.
Warrick County Quick Facts
Warrick County Sheriff's Office
The Warrick County Sheriff's Office serves all of Warrick County, with a mission to enforce laws fairly and impartially in a way that positively affects the quality of life for residents. Sheriff Michael Wilder leads the office, located at 100 W. S.R. 62, P.O. Box 487, Boonville, Indiana 47601. The main office line is (812) 897-6180. For dispatch and non-emergency calls, use (812) 897-1200. Jail inquiries go to (812) 897-6096.
The Sheriff's Office handles all police blotter records for incidents outside city and town limits in Warrick County. Only cases and accidents actually worked by the Warrick County Sheriff's Office are available from this office. If an incident was handled by a city police department, you need to contact that department directly. If you're not sure which agency responded, calling the Sheriff at (812) 897-6180 is a good first step.
The Sheriff's website at warricksheriff.com has information on all divisions, a FAQ page, and a contact form. The divisions page at warricksheriff.com/divisions/divisions.php breaks down the different sections of the office. For records questions, the FAQ at warricksheriff.com/faq/faq.php covers common inquiries about what records are available and how to request them.
| Sheriff | Michael Wilder |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W. S.R. 62, P.O. Box 487, Boonville, IN 47601 |
| Main Office | (812) 897-6180 |
| Dispatch / Non-Emergency | (812) 897-1200 |
| Jail | (812) 897-6096 |
| Fax | (812) 897-3654 |
| NIBRS Status | Compliant |
Law Enforcement Recording Requests in Warrick County
If you need to request law enforcement recordings such as dash camera or body camera footage from the Warrick County Sheriff's Office, a specific request form is available. Download the form at warricksheriff.com/resources/Request-for-Law-Enforcement-Recordings.pdf. Fill it out and submit it to the Sheriff's Office. The Warrick County Sheriff's Office also maintains a county portal page at warrickcounty.gov/sheriffs-office.
The Boonville Police Department handles records for incidents inside Boonville city limits. Police reports from Boonville PD cost $5.00 per report and are available at the department office at 121 East Locust, Boonville, IN 47601. Contact Boonville PD directly for city records.
How to Request Warrick 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 Warrick County Sheriff records, call (812) 897-6180, use the contact form on the website, or visit in person during business hours. Written requests can also be mailed to P.O. Box 487, Boonville, IN 47601.
Agencies must acknowledge written APRA requests within seven days. In-person requests get a 24-hour acknowledgment. Once acknowledged, records must be produced within a reasonable time based on the size and complexity of your request. Include dates, locations, and any report numbers you have. The FAQ at warricksheriff.com/faq/faq.php covers common questions about what the Sheriff's Office can and cannot provide.
If you have trouble getting records, the Indiana Public Access Counselor is available at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. Visit in.gov/pac for more information. The PAC issues informal opinions at no charge and can help when agencies delay or deny valid requests.
Note: Handgun permit applications in Warrick County must be submitted entirely online. No paper applications are accepted at the Sheriff's Office since March 2013.
Indiana State Police Resources for Warrick County
The Indiana State Police patrols highways and state routes in Warrick County. For incidents on state roads, ISP may hold the primary report. Submit requests through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. Warrick County is a NIBRS-compliant agency, which means crime data is reported to ISP in a standardized format. See the ISP NIBRS initiative page for crime statistics.
The ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra lets you submit records requests online for state police incidents in Warrick County. ISP records are separate from county Sheriff records and must be requested through ISP directly. Both the Sheriff's Office and ISP participate in NIBRS, giving Warrick County more complete crime data coverage than non-compliant agencies.
Warrick County Court Records
Police blotter entries that lead to charges show up in the Indiana court system. Search Warrick County court records for free through MyCase at public.courts.in.gov. This covers Warrick Circuit Court and Superior Court in Boonville. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.
Court records and police blotter records are maintained by different offices. Law enforcement holds blotter and arrest data. The circuit clerk holds court filings. For blotter records, contact the Sheriff's Office or local police. For court records, use MyCase or visit the Warrick County Circuit Court Clerk in Boonville.
Accident Reports in Warrick County
Crash reports from Warrick County are available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com. This covers the Sheriff's Office, Boonville PD, and ISP for incidents in Warrick County. Reports typically cost $5 to $12. Search by report number, date, or names. Reports are usually available within a few days of the officer submitting them.
If a report is not yet in BuyCrash, it may be processing. Contact the agency that responded to the crash if it's time-sensitive. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (812) 897-6180. ISP reports for state highway crashes in Warrick County will also show up through BuyCrash once they are finalized.
Warrick County Jail and Inmate Records
The Warrick County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Contact the jail at (812) 897-6096 to ask about current inmates. VINE is available for victim notification through vinelink.com or by calling 1-866-959-VINE (8463). The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup at public.indianajail.gov may also have Warrick County booking data.
Booking records are public under APRA. For older booking records not available online, submit an APRA request to the Sheriff's Office. The Warrick County Sheriff's Merit Board holds public meetings on the second Tuesday of every month. These meetings are open to the public.
Indiana Public Records Law and Warrick County
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs police blotter record access in Warrick County. The Sheriff's Office complies with APRA and makes disclosable records available upon request. Blotter data is generally public. This includes names, dates, locations, and the type of incident. Records for active investigations may be withheld. Personal data like Social Security numbers and health information is redacted from public copies.
You don't need to give your name or a reason when requesting records. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper. If you are denied, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can provide a free informal opinion. The PAC is a key resource if you believe a valid request was improperly denied or delayed. You can also pursue court action as a last resort, though the PAC route is faster and free.
Cities and Towns in Warrick County
Warrick County includes the city of Boonville, the county seat, along with communities like Newburgh, Chandler, Lynnville, and Elberfeld. Newburgh is a growing community near the Evansville metro area. Each town or city with its own police department handles blotter records for incidents inside their jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office covers all other parts of the county.
None of the cities or towns in Warrick County meet the 25,000-person threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For blotter records from any of these communities, contact the local police department if the incident happened inside city limits. The Warrick County Sheriff's Office handles everything outside those boundaries.
Nearby Counties
Warrick County borders Vanderburgh County to the west and sits in the Evansville metro area. Check which county agency responded before requesting records for incidents near county lines.