Find Recent Arrests in Henry County

Henry County recent arrests are processed at the Henry County Jail at 127 N 12th St in New Castle. The Henry County Sheriff's Office handles bookings for the county and maintains records on all people taken into custody under Indiana law. This page covers how to search those records, what the law says about public access, and which state and local tools are available to help you find arrest information in Henry County.

Henry County Sheriff's Office

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county and runs the county jail. You can reach the office at 765-529-4004. The jail is at 127 N 12th St, New Castle, IN 47362. The sheriff's website at henrycounty.in.gov provides contact information and some public access to department services.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, the Henry County Sheriff is required to collect fingerprints, photographs, and identification data from all people taken into custody. This process happens at the jail during booking. The data becomes part of the official arrest record and feeds into statewide criminal history databases. Agencies like New Castle Police also make arrests in the county, but all detainees are transported to the county jail for booking and holding.

The screenshot below shows the Henry County Sheriff's official website, where you can find contact information and department resources.

The Henry County Sheriff's site is a starting point for direct contact with the jail or for inquiries about specific Henry County recent arrests.

Searching Henry County Arrest Records

The INjail statewide portal at public.indianajail.gov is one option for finding current jail rosters in Indiana. It aggregates booking data from participating counties and lets you search by name. Henry County participates in this system, so recent arrests often appear there within a few hours of booking. The search is free and does not require registration.

For court records linked to Henry County arrests, use MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. This is the Indiana Supreme Court's free public case search tool. You can look up a person by name or case number. MyCase shows charges, scheduled hearings, attorney of record, and case status. Once a Henry County prosecutor files charges after an arrest, that case typically appears in MyCase within a short time.

The screenshot below shows the MyCase portal, which covers court records for all Henry County cases including those arising from recent arrests.

MyCase covers all 92 Indiana counties and is updated continuously as court staff enter new case information.

What Henry County Arrest Records Must Show

Indiana law sets out exactly what must appear in a public arrest record. Under IC 5-14-3-5, every arrest record in Henry County must include the name, age, and address of the person arrested. The record must also list the charge, the date, time, and location of the arrest, and identify the arresting officer and agency. These are all public facts under Indiana law.

What you will not see in a public Henry County arrest record includes sealed juvenile records, Social Security numbers, and details that could compromise an active investigation. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 and IC 5-14-3-4 governs what law enforcement agencies must make available. The law leans toward disclosure for adult arrests, though agencies retain limited discretion in cases involving ongoing investigations.

Note: An arrest in Henry County means someone was taken into custody. It is not the same as a conviction.

Indiana State Police Tools for Henry County Records

The Indiana State Police runs the Limited Criminal History search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2. This tool searches statewide arrest and conviction data and can show a person's history across multiple counties including Henry County. There is a fee for certified results, but the portal allows some preview at no charge. This is useful when you need a broader picture beyond just recent Henry County arrests.

The IDOC Offender Search at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers people in Indiana Department of Correction custody or under active DOC supervision. If someone arrested in Henry County received a sentence to state prison, they appear in this database. The search is free and name-based.

The Indiana State Police APRA records portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra accepts formal public records requests for ISP records. You can use this if you need official documentation of an arrest that ISP was involved in, including arrests in Henry County on state highways.

VINE and Victim Notification in Henry County

VINE is a free service that tracks custody status for people held in Indiana jails. You can register for Henry County Jail alerts at vinelink.com or by calling 1-866-959-8463. The system is available around the clock. Once you register, VINE sends you a call, text, or email whenever the person's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and court transport dates.

Victims and others who rely on knowing when someone is released from the Henry County Jail find this tool useful. Registration is confidential and requires only a phone number or email address. You do not need to explain your reason for registering.

Public Records Requests in Henry County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives residents the right to request records from agencies including the Henry County Sheriff's Office. To request Henry County arrest records, send a written request to the sheriff's office at 127 N 12th St, New Castle, IN 47362. State your name, the record you want, and the time period. The agency must respond within a reasonable time. Some records may be partially withheld if they touch on active investigations.

The Indiana courts' public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains how to request court records in Henry County. This is useful if you need documents from the Henry County Circuit or Superior Court related to an arrest and subsequent prosecution. Fees vary by document type and number of pages.

Expungement in Henry County

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-8 allows people with certain Henry County arrest records to petition for sealing. If an arrest led to no charges, a dismissal, or an acquittal, the person may qualify right away. Some misdemeanor convictions become eligible after eight years from sentencing. Successful expungement removes the record from public searches.

To petition for expungement in Henry County, you file with the Henry County Circuit or Superior Court in New Castle. There are filing fees and forms to complete. Indiana Legal Services or a private attorney can help. Once expunged, the arrest will not appear in most database searches including INjail or the ISP Limited Criminal History system.

Note: Expungement does not destroy the record. Law enforcement agencies retain access even after sealing.

Other Resources for Henry County Arrest Information

BuyCrash at buycrash.com sells Indiana State Police accident reports for $12. If a Henry County arrest stemmed from a traffic crash, the accident report provides background. It is a separate document from the arrest report but often describes the same event in more detail. GettingOut at gettingout.com provides messaging and video services for people held in Indiana jails. You can use it to connect with someone booked at the Henry County Jail.

New Castle, the county seat, is the largest community in Henry County with around 17,000 residents. That places New Castle below the population threshold for a dedicated city page, but New Castle arrests are processed through the Henry County Jail and appear in the same public records systems described on this page.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County communities include New Castle, Knightstown, Kennard, Spiceland, and Greensboro. None currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All arrests from these communities are booked at the Henry County Jail in New Castle.

Nearby Counties

Henry County is bordered by several Indiana counties. Each handles its own arrests and jail bookings separately. Use the county name on a booking record to confirm which jurisdiction made the arrest.