Richmond Indiana Recent Arrests

Richmond recent arrests are processed by the Richmond Police Department and booked into the Wayne County Jail. This page covers all the free online resources, official databases, and local contacts you need to find inmate records, court filings, and police reports for anyone arrested in Richmond, Indiana.

Richmond Police Department

The Richmond Police Department is located at 50 N 5th St, Richmond, IN 47374. The non-emergency line is 765-983-7247. Officers handle arrests, patrol, and investigations within city limits around the clock.

Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County in eastern Indiana, near the Ohio border. Most city arrests go through RPD. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office handles rural areas and also makes arrests within the county. Both agencies book arrestees into the Wayne County Jail.

For police report copies, contact RPD records during business hours. Have the incident number ready if you received one. Reports are available for a small fee. Staff can tell you the current fee schedule and turnaround time.

The quickest way to check recent booking status is through Indiana's statewide jail portal. Visit public.indianajail.gov and search by name.

The INjail portal connects multiple county jail rosters in one searchable system. Wayne County participates, so Richmond bookings typically show up within a few hours of intake.

Wayne County Jail

The Wayne County Jail is at 200 W Main St, Richmond, IN 47374. The phone number is 765-973-9393. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office runs the facility, which holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from Richmond and across Wayne County.

Inmate roster information is available through the INjail portal linked above, or by calling the jail directly. Booking records typically include the person's name, charges, and booking date. Bond information may also be listed.

For a broader look at Wayne County arrest resources, see the Wayne County arrests page.

Online Inmate Search Tools

Indiana's multi-county jail portal at public.indianajail.gov is the primary free tool for checking custody status in Wayne County. Search by first and last name. No account or registration is required.

Results show the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and facility. The system is updated regularly. If you search and find nothing, the person may have been released on bond or the booking may still be processing. Call the jail at 765-973-9393 to confirm.

For information on released individuals or dismissed cases, you will need to check Indiana's MyCase court portal to see what happened with the charges.

MyCase Court Records

After an arrest in Richmond results in charges, those filings appear in Wayne Circuit Court or Wayne Superior Court. Both courts' records are searchable for free through Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

Search by name or case number. Results include charges, hearing dates, orders, and party information. No account is needed. MyCase covers all Indiana trial courts statewide, so you can also look up cases from other counties.

MyCase is maintained by the Indiana Office of Court Services. The system is updated as courts process filings. For older cases or certified copies, contact the Wayne County Clerk at the courthouse on Main Street.

What Arrest Records Include

Under IC 5-14-3-5, Indiana agencies must make certain arrest information public. That includes name, address, charges, date and time of arrest, and arresting agency. Booking photos are public in most cases.

An arrest is not a conviction. Charges can be dismissed or result in acquittal. If that happens, the person may petition for expungement under Indiana law. Once expunged, the record is no longer accessible in public searches.

ISP Limited Criminal History

The Indiana State Police maintains a statewide arrest and disposition database. You can search it for $16.32 per request at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2. Results cover all Indiana counties, including Wayne, and include felony and misdemeanor records with dispositions where available.

Very recent arrests may not yet appear since court-to-state reporting takes time. Use this database for a broad overview. For a certified criminal record, contact the Wayne County Clerk or the relevant court directly.

VINE Custody Notification

VINE lets you track an inmate's custody status and get free automatic alerts when it changes. The service covers the Wayne County Jail. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-VINE. You can choose alerts by phone, text, or email. Registration is anonymous. Anyone can use VINE, not just crime victims.

Crash Reports and Police Records

For a crash that occurred in Richmond, contact RPD records at 765-983-7247 during business hours. Ask about the process for getting a copy and the current fee. There is usually a small charge for a printed report.

Crash reports are also available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com. This service lets you purchase official Indiana crash reports online a few days after the incident. Drivers, insurance companies, and attorneys use it regularly.

For non-crash incidents such as theft or vandalism, contact RPD records with your incident number. In-person and mail requests are both accepted.

APRA Public Records Requests

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives the public the right to request most government records, including arrest logs and incident reports held by RPD. Submit a written request to the records division. The department must respond within seven days.

If access is denied, the department must provide a written explanation citing the specific exemption. Common exemptions include active criminal investigations, juvenile records, and certain confidential personnel files. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor for free guidance if a dispute arises.

Nearby Cities

Richmond is in eastern Indiana near the Ohio border. Browse other qualifying Indiana cities on the cities page.