Fountain County Arrest Records
Fountain County recent arrests are public records you can search through the county sheriff's office and the statewide INjail portal, which lists Fountain County as a participating county. The Fountain County Jail at 216 Union St, Covington, IN 47932 is the county's main holding facility, and the sheriff handles all bookings for this small west-central Indiana county, logging arrest data that becomes part of the public record under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.
Fountain County Recent Arrests Quick Facts
Fountain County Sheriff and Jail Records
The Fountain County Sheriff's Office is responsible for all county-level arrests and for running the county jail in Covington. When someone is arrested in Fountain County, a booking record is created that includes the person's full name, the date and time of arrest, the charges filed, and the agency that made the arrest. This information is public under IC 5-14-3-3, Indiana's core public records statute.
You can reach the Fountain County Sheriff at 765-793-3526. The jail is at 216 Union St, Covington, IN 47932. For a small county like Fountain, phone calls to the jail are often the fastest way to confirm whether someone is currently in custody. Staff can usually tell you the booking date, current charges, and bond status over the phone during business hours.
The sheriff's office handles arrests from its own road patrol as well as bookings referred by the Covington Police Department and the Indiana State Police. Fountain County does not have a large municipal police force, so the sheriff handles a higher share of total arrests than sheriffs do in larger counties. That makes the sheriff's booking log the most complete single source for Fountain County recent arrests.
INjail Multicounty Roster for Fountain County
Fountain County participates in the statewide INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov. This portal aggregates real-time inmate data from multiple county jails and lets you search by name across participating facilities. If you are looking for someone who may be in Fountain County custody, INjail gives you a quick way to check without calling the jail directly.
The portal typically shows name, booking date, current housing location, and the charges that led to the arrest. Bond information also appears in some records. INjail is maintained by the Indiana Sheriff's Association and is updated as participating counties push new data into the system. Update frequency can vary, so if the result shows someone was released but you have reason to think they are still in custody, call the Fountain County Jail to confirm.
IC 36-2-13-5 places a duty on county sheriffs to keep and share accurate records of who is in county custody. The INjail portal is one way Fountain County meets that duty. It also makes the data available to anyone who wants to search without filing a formal request.
The screenshot below shows the INjail multicounty jail portal, which includes Fountain County inmate roster data alongside records from other Indiana counties.
Use the INjail portal to search Fountain County recent arrests alongside records from neighboring counties in a single search.
Note: Not every booking appears in INjail immediately. New entries may take several hours to appear after an arrest is processed at the jail.
Fountain County Court Records
Once charges are filed following a Fountain County arrest, the case moves to the Fountain Circuit Court or Fountain Superior Court in Covington. Both courts use Indiana's statewide case management system, and their records are searchable for free through MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. You can search by the defendant's name or case number to find criminal filings, scheduled hearings, and case outcomes.
MyCase is updated regularly and draws from the central Indiana Court System database. For most criminal cases in Fountain County, records appear in MyCase within a few days of the initial filing. The system shows case type, current status, attorney of record, and public documents attached to the case. It is the most reliable online source for tracking how a recent Fountain County arrest moved through the court system after booking.
Under IC 5-14-3-4, a narrow set of records are restricted from public disclosure, including some juvenile matters and cases involving ongoing investigations. Basic criminal case information, such as the charges, the defendant's name, and court dates, is almost always accessible. If you need a document that is not visible in MyCase, you can contact the Fountain County Clerk's office directly to request a copy.
The image below shows the MyCase portal used to search court records for Fountain County criminal cases.
MyCase is free and available around the clock, making it a practical tool for following up on a recent arrest after the initial booking is complete.
Indiana State Police Records and APRA Requests
For a full picture of someone's arrest history beyond recent Fountain County bookings, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History portal covers statewide records. You can access it at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html. Results include arrest dates, counties, charges, and disposition information where available. Some records require a small fee to view in full.
If you need records that are not available through online tools, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA) gives you the right to request them formally. IC 5-14-3-5 sets out the rules agencies must follow, including response timelines. You can submit a formal records request to the ISP through their online portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For records specific to Fountain County, direct your request to the Fountain County Sheriff's Office or the clerk of the court where the case was filed.
VINE and Victim Notification Services
Victims and community members who want to stay informed about an inmate in Fountain County can register with VINE at vinelink.com or by calling 1-866-959-8463. VINE sends automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when a person's custody status changes, such as when they are released, transferred, or have a court date. Registration is free and available at any time.
VINE is especially useful in a small county like Fountain where the jail population is low and custody changes can happen quickly. A bond hearing, a transfer to a state facility, or a work release arrangement can all change an inmate's status within hours of an arrest. VINE removes the need to call the jail repeatedly to check for updates.
Expungement of Fountain County Arrest Records
Indiana Code IC 35-38-8, available at iga.in.gov/laws/2024/ic/titles/35#35-38-8, provides a path to remove arrest records from public databases for people who were not convicted or who meet other eligibility criteria. If a Fountain County arrest did not result in a conviction, expungement can seal the record from most online searches. The petition is filed with the court where the case originated.
For arrests that led to convictions, the rules are more complex and depend on the charge type and time elapsed since sentencing. A local attorney or the Fountain County legal aid office can help determine whether a specific record qualifies. Note that even after expungement, law enforcement agencies retain their own copies of arrest records, and some licensing boards can still access restricted records.
Note: Expungement eligibility varies by charge type. Serious violent felonies are generally not eligible regardless of time elapsed.
Nearby Counties
Fountain County borders five Indiana counties. If your search for recent arrests needs to extend to neighboring jurisdictions, use these links to access each county's records page.
Tippecanoe County to the north includes Lafayette and West Lafayette, both of which have dedicated city pages on this site if you need more detailed arrest information for those communities.