Anderson Recent Arrests

Anderson recent arrests are handled by the Anderson Police Department and booked at the Madison County Jail. This page covers every free public tool you can use to search inmate records, court cases, and police reports for people arrested in Anderson, Indiana.

Madison County Jail Inmate Search

All Anderson arrests are booked at the Madison County Jail at 705 E 4th St, Anderson, IN 46012. The jail is run by the Madison County Sheriff's Office and holds people from both the city and the county. Anderson is the county seat of Madison County, so the courthouse and jail are both in the city.

Search current inmates at webportal.mcits.site/NewWorld.InmateInquiry/MadisonCountyJail. The system shows name, booking number, custody status, demographics, and the scheduled release date where available. It is updated throughout the day as new bookings are entered.

The statewide INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov also includes Madison County data. If you want to search across multiple Indiana counties at once, INjail is a quick alternative.

For full county records and courthouse information, see the Madison County recent arrests page.

Anderson Police Department

The Anderson Police Department is at 1040 E 53rd St, Anderson, IN 46013. The non-emergency line is 765-648-6600. APD is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. The department handles all city arrests, traffic enforcement, and investigations.

The Madison County Sheriff covers unincorporated areas of the county. Both agencies use the Madison County Jail for booking. Anderson is the county seat, so the jail is right in the city, not a long transport away.

The screenshot above is from Anderson's official city website at cityofanderson.com. The site links to police department contacts, news releases, and resources for submitting public records requests.

For police reports and other APD records, contact the Records Division at 1040 E 53rd St. Requests can go in by phone, mail, or in person during business hours. Include the case number and incident date to help staff locate the right record.

Indiana Courts MyCase

Criminal charges from Anderson arrests go into the Madison Circuit or Superior Court. Search any Indiana case for free at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

MyCase shows charges, hearings, judge assignments, motions, and outcomes. Search by name or case number. New cases usually show up within one to two business days of first court filing. Anderson is the county seat so Madison County courts are right in town.

Adult criminal cases are open to public view from first filing. Juvenile and sealed cases are not included. If you get too many results on a common name, filter by Madison County to narrow the results.

What Arrest Records Show Under Indiana Law

Indiana law at IC 5-14-3-5 makes arrest records public. Law enforcement must release the name of the person arrested, the offense charged, the date and location of arrest, and the name of the arresting officer. This information cannot be withheld from the public.

Booking photos and bond amounts often appear on the jail roster within a few hours of booking. If the record is not yet complete, check again later in the day. Staff enter full booking details as they process each new arrival.

Remember: an arrest is not a conviction. Charges may be dropped, reduced, or result in a not-guilty verdict. Use MyCase to see the full outcome of any case.

ISP Limited Criminal History

The Indiana State Police provides a free public criminal history search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2. The Limited Criminal History (LCH) database covers all Indiana counties including Madison. Use it to check prior criminal history in Indiana.

New arrests may not appear in the LCH for days or weeks. For current custody status, use the Madison County inmate search. The LCH is best for background research on past criminal history, not tracking fresh arrests.

The ISP LCH portal shown above is free and covers the entire state. It pulls from court-reported data and shows arrest history and dispositions for Indiana criminal cases going back many years.

VINE Custody Notification

VINE lets you get notified when an inmate's custody status changes. Register for free at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-VINE anytime. The service covers Madison County Jail and all Indiana DOC facilities.

Once you register, the system sends alerts by phone, email, or text when the person you are tracking is released, transferred, or escapes. Anyone can register. You do not need to be a crime victim to use the service.

Accident Reports in Anderson

Traffic crash reports for accidents handled by APD are available through BuyCrash.com for $12. Reports are usually posted within a few business days. Include the crash date, location, and at least one driver's name to search the system.

Written requests can also go to APD's Records Division at 1040 E 53rd St. Mail and walk-in requests are accepted. Include the case number if available. Reports tied to open investigations may take longer to process.

Public Records Under Indiana APRA

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 covers all Anderson PD and Madison County Sheriff records. Agencies must respond to written requests within seven days. If denied, they must identify the specific exemption.

You can appeal any denial to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at no cost. Common exemptions include active investigations, juvenile records, and certain personnel documents. Agencies must release all non-exempt portions of a record even if other portions are withheld.

IDOC Offender Locator

People convicted in Madison County and sentenced to Indiana state prison can be found at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. Search by name or IDOC number to see current facility, projected release date, and offense history.

Those awaiting trial or serving short sentences stay at the Madison County Jail in Anderson. The IDOC tool only shows people who have been sentenced and transferred to a state correctional facility.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Anderson is in Madison County in east-central Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. Noblesville in Hamilton County is to the west. Indianapolis is about 40 miles southwest.