Kokomo Recent Arrests and Booking Records

Kokomo recent arrests are handled by the Kokomo Police Department and booked at the Howard County Jail. This page covers the public tools for searching inmate records, court cases, and police reports for people arrested in Kokomo, Indiana.

Kokomo Police Department

The Kokomo Police Department is at 100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901. The non-emergency line is 765-459-5101. KPD is the primary law enforcement agency for Kokomo, the county seat of Howard County in north-central Indiana.

KPD handles all city arrests, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations within Kokomo. The Howard County Sheriff covers the rest of the county. Both agencies book all arrestees at the Howard County Jail, also in Kokomo on Markland Ave.

The screenshot above is from the City of Kokomo's official website at cityofkokomo.org, which links to police department contacts and public safety resources including records request information.

For police reports and other KPD records, contact the Records Division at 100 S Union St during business hours. You can submit requests by phone, in person, or by mail. Include the case number and incident date to help locate the right record.

Howard County Jail Inmate Search

All Kokomo arrests are booked at the Howard County Jail at 1800 W Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901. You can reach the jail at 765-456-2026. The facility is operated by the Howard County Sheriff's Office and holds people from both Kokomo and the surrounding county.

Search for current inmates at sheriff.howardcountyin.gov/inmateSearch. The tool lets you search by name and see current custody status, booking date, and charges. Results update as new bookings are entered throughout the day.

Howard County also participates in Indiana's statewide services directory. Additional information about Howard County services including the inmate lookup is available at in.gov/counties/howard/services.

You can also use the statewide INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov to search Howard County along with other Indiana counties at once.

For full county records and courthouse details, see the Howard County recent arrests page.

Indiana Courts MyCase

Criminal charges from Kokomo arrests enter the Howard Circuit or Superior Court. Search any Indiana case for free at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

MyCase shows charges, hearing dates, judge assignments, motions, and outcomes. Search by name or case number. Most new filings appear within one to two business days of the first court appearance.

Howard County cases include both KPD arrests and cases from the Howard County Sheriff. Both go through the same court system. Kokomo is the county seat so all court proceedings take place in town.

What Kokomo Arrest Records Show

Indiana law at IC 5-14-3-5 makes arrest records public. Agencies must release the name of the person arrested, the offense charged, the date and location of arrest, and the arresting officer's name. This is public information anyone can request.

Bond amounts and booking photos usually appear within hours on the jail roster. If the record is incomplete when you first check, try again later in the day. New bookings are entered throughout the day and evening as people are processed.

An arrest is not a conviction. Charges can be dismissed or reduced. Use MyCase to see the full court outcome of any case.

ISP Limited Criminal History

The Indiana State Police maintains a free public criminal history database at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2. The Limited Criminal History (LCH) covers all Indiana counties, including Howard. It shows arrests and dispositions reported by courts across the state.

Use this tool for checking prior criminal history. New arrests may not appear for days or weeks after they happen. For current booking status, use the Howard County inmate search instead.

The LCH portal shown above is free and covers all Indiana counties. It is the best tool for researching prior history but should not be used as a real-time arrest tracker.

VINE Custody Alerts

VINE lets you get notified when an inmate's custody status changes. It is free. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-VINE anytime. The service covers Howard County Jail and all Indiana DOC facilities. Alerts go out by phone, text, or email when a release, transfer, or escape occurs.

Anyone can register. You do not need to be a crime victim. The service is particularly helpful for family members or attorneys who need to track inmate movements in real time.

Accident Reports in Kokomo

Crash reports for accidents in Kokomo are available through BuyCrash.com for $12. Reports are usually posted within a few business days. You need the crash date, location, and at least one driver's name to search for the right report.

You can also submit a written request to KPD's Records Division at 100 S Union St. Walk-in and mail requests are accepted. Include the case number if available. Requests tied to open investigations may take longer to process.

Public Records Under APRA

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 covers all KPD and Howard County Sheriff records. Agencies must respond to written requests within seven days. If denied, the agency must name the specific exemption.

You can appeal denials to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at no cost. Common exemptions include active investigations, juvenile records, and personnel files. For public records from Kokomo courts, contact the Howard County Clerk's Office.

IDOC Offender Locator

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

Those serving local sentences or awaiting trial stay at the Howard County Jail. The IDOC tool is only for those who have been sentenced to a state facility after conviction.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Kokomo is in north-central Indiana in Howard County. It is the largest city in the region. The nearest qualifying cities are some distance away in surrounding counties.