Terre Haute Recent Arrests

Terre Haute recent arrests are processed by the Terre Haute Police Department and booked at the Vigo County Jail. This page covers every public tool available to search inmate records, court filings, and police reports for people arrested in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Terre Haute Police Department

The Terre Haute Police Department is at 2027 S 3rd St, Terre Haute, IN 47802. The non-emergency line is 812-232-3801. THPD is the primary law enforcement agency for Terre Haute, the county seat of Vigo County in western Indiana near the Illinois border.

THPD handles all city arrests, investigations, and traffic enforcement. The Vigo County Sheriff covers unincorporated county areas. Both agencies route all arrests through the Vigo County Jail in downtown Terre Haute.

The screenshot above is from Terre Haute's official city portal, which links to police department contacts, public safety news, and resources for submitting records requests.

For police reports and other THPD records, contact the Records Division at 2027 S 3rd St. Requests can be submitted in person or by mail. Include the case number, date, and incident location to help staff locate the right record quickly.

Vigo County Jail Inmate Search

All Terre Haute arrests are booked at the Vigo County Jail at 401 Cherry St, Terre Haute, IN 47807. You can reach the jail at 812-462-3226. The facility is operated by the Vigo County Sheriff's Office and holds people from both the city and the surrounding county.

Use the statewide INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov to search for current inmates. This tool includes Vigo County data and covers many other Indiana counties as well. Search by name to find current bookings and custody status.

The INjail portal shown above searches across all participating Indiana counties at once. Vigo County is included. It is a fast way to confirm someone's current custody status if you are not sure which county they may be held in.

You can also call the Vigo County Jail directly at 812-462-3226 to check on a specific person. Staff can confirm current custody status by phone during staffed hours. For complete county records information, see the Vigo County recent arrests page.

Indiana Courts MyCase

Criminal charges from Terre Haute arrests go into the Vigo Circuit or Superior Court. All Indiana court cases are searchable at no cost at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

Search by name or case number. MyCase shows charges filed, hearing dates, judge assignments, motions, and outcomes. New cases typically appear within one to two business days of first court appearance.

Terre Haute is the county seat, so the Vigo County courts are in town. Cases from both THPD arrests and the Vigo County Sheriff all run through the same court system.

What Terre Haute Arrest Records Include

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. This information is available to any member of the public.

Booking photos and bond amounts typically appear on the jail roster within a few hours. Check back later in the day if the record is not yet complete when you first search.

An arrest is not a conviction. Charges may be dropped, reduced, or result in acquittal at trial. Use MyCase to see the actual court outcome of any arrest record you are researching.

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) tool covers all Indiana counties including Vigo. Use it to check prior criminal history across the state.

New arrests may not appear in the LCH for days or weeks after they happen. For current booking status, use the INjail portal or call the Vigo County Jail directly. The LCH is best for researching past history, not tracking fresh arrests.

The LCH portal above is free and covers the full state. It pulls from court-reported data and is the best statewide source for prior criminal history in Indiana.

VINE Custody Notifications

VINE sends you alerts when an inmate's status changes. It is free. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-VINE at any time. The service covers Vigo County Jail and all Indiana DOC facilities. Alerts go out by phone, text, or email.

Anyone can register for VINE, not just crime victims. If you need to know the moment someone is released or moved, this is the most reliable way to get that notice without having to call the jail repeatedly.

Accident Reports for Terre Haute Crashes

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

You can also request reports from THPD Records Division at 2027 S 3rd St. Written requests by mail or in person are accepted. Include the case number if you have it. Reports tied to open investigations may be delayed.

Public Records Under APRA

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 covers all THPD and Vigo County Sheriff records. Agencies must respond within seven days of a written request. If denied, they must name the specific exemption.

Appeals go to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at no cost. Common exemptions include active investigations, juvenile records, and certain personnel files. Agencies must provide as much of a record as possible even if parts of it are exempt.

IDOC Offender Locator

People convicted in Vigo 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.

Terre Haute is also home to several federal correctional facilities, including a federal penitentiary. People held in federal custody are not included in the IDOC system. For federal inmates, use the Bureau of Prisons inmate finder at bop.gov.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Terre Haute sits in western Indiana near the Illinois border. It is the largest city in the region. The nearest qualifying Indiana cities are some distance away.