Johnson County Recent Arrests

Johnson County recent arrests are posted online through the Johnson County Sheriff's Office inmate roster, which is updated regularly and lets you search by name or browse by booking date. The roster covers the main jail in Franklin and shows charges, bond status, and booking photos for people currently held or recently released, making it one of the more detailed public-facing jail records systems in central Indiana.

Johnson County Sheriff Inmate Roster

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 501 County Road 200 S in Franklin. You can call the jail line at 317-346-4716 or 317-346-4717 for booking information. The main office number is also 317-346-4716. The sheriff's website hosts a live inmate roster that gets updated as new bookings come in throughout the day and night.

The roster at jocomosheriff.org/roster.php lets you sort by booking date in descending order so the newest arrests show first. You can also filter by various criteria. Each record shows a mugshot, the person's full name, their booking number, the exact date and time of booking, all charges with statute numbers, bond status, and a "View Profile" link that pulls up the full booking record.

The Johnson County Sheriff also posts a narcotics tip line at 317-346-4654. Tips can be left anonymously. This line handles drug-related complaints and tips about illegal activity in the county.

The screenshot below shows the Johnson County Sheriff's Office inmate roster interface, which is available at jocomosheriff.org/roster.php and displays current bookings with charges and bond status.

The roster updates as new bookings are processed, so checking back periodically will show the most current arrest information for Johnson County.

Johnson County Arrest Records and Charges

Johnson County arrest records show the full range of charges filed in the county. Common charge types that appear on the roster include fraud under IC 35-43-5-4, false identity statement under IC 35-44.1-2-4, identity deception under IC 35-43-5-3.5, and obstruction of justice under IC 35-44.1-2-2. Drug charges are frequent. IC 35-48-4-6.1 covers possession of methamphetamine, and IC 35-48-4-8.3 covers possession of paraphernalia.

Traffic and vehicle charges also appear regularly. Operating without a license falls under IC 9-24-18-1, and operating while intoxicated is charged under IC 9-30-5-2(a). Theft is charged under IC 35-43-4-2. Failure to appear warrants are common and appear as IC 35-44.1-2-9 on the roster. Some bookings are listed simply as "Warrant Service" (code 99), meaning the person was arrested on an existing warrant rather than a new charge at the time of booking.

Under IC 5-14-3-5, Indiana law requires agencies to disclose basic information about people who have been arrested. This includes the person's name, age, and address, the charge or charges filed, the date, time, and location of the arrest, the name of the arresting officer, and the agency that investigated the case. Johnson County Sheriff's Office publishes this information through the online roster.

Bond status is listed for each inmate. Some are held without bond, others have bond amounts set, and some may be released on recognizance. The roster distinguishes between these statuses so you can tell whether someone is currently in custody.

Johnson County Court Records and MyCase

For court records beyond the jail roster, the Indiana Supreme Court runs MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. This free search tool covers Johnson County Circuit Court and Johnson County Superior Court records. You can search by name, case number, or attorney to find criminal cases, civil filings, and court dates.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana MyCase court records search portal, which covers Johnson County and all other Indiana counties in a single statewide interface.

MyCase shows case status, hearing dates, judge assignments, and documents that have been filed in the public record. Criminal cases from Johnson County arrests appear here once charges are formally filed by the prosecutor.

Johnson County is served by the Johnson County Superior and Circuit Courts. The county clerk's office in Franklin maintains court files and can provide certified copies of court documents. The Indiana Courts' public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records/ explains what records are available and how to access them under IC 5-14-3-3 and IC 5-14-3-4, which govern public access to government records in Indiana.

City Police Departments in Johnson County

Several city police departments operate in Johnson County alongside the sheriff's office. Each department makes its own arrests, which are then booked into the county jail.

Franklin Police Department is at 396 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131. Their non-emergency line is 317-738-6930. Franklin is the county seat and the Franklin Police handle calls within the city limits of Franklin.

Greenwood Police Department is at 186 W Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142. Non-emergency: 317-881-1200. Greenwood is the largest city in Johnson County and the Greenwood Police Department handles a significant share of the county's total arrest volume. Arrests made by Greenwood officers are booked at the Johnson County Jail in Franklin.

Other municipalities in Johnson County have their own law enforcement or contract with the sheriff's office for coverage. The sheriff's office handles unincorporated areas of the county and may assist city departments on larger calls.

Statewide Arrest and Inmate Search Tools

Indiana provides several statewide tools that can supplement a Johnson County arrest search. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html lets you look up an individual's criminal history on file with the state. This covers convictions and pending cases statewide, not just Johnson County.

The INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov/ aggregates inmate data from participating county jails across Indiana. Not every county jail is connected, but the tool is worth checking if you need to search across multiple counties. The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov/ covers people serving sentences in state prison rather than county jail.

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a service that lets crime victims and others register to receive automatic notifications when an offender's custody status changes. VINE is available at vinelink.com or by calling 1-866-959-8463. This is particularly useful for tracking release dates or transfers for Johnson County inmates.

Expungement of Indiana arrest records is available under IC 35-38-8 for people arrested but not prosecuted, cases that were dismissed, acquittals, and some misdemeanor convictions after a waiting period. Eligibility depends on the specific charge type and disposition. The Indiana courts' expungement information page explains the process in more detail.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, the Johnson County Sheriff is required to take fingerprints, photographs, and identifying data from all people taken into custody at the jail. This information is shared with state and federal databases and forms part of the permanent booking record.

Qualifying Cities in Johnson County

Two cities in Johnson County meet the population threshold for their own arrest records pages. Greenwood is the county's largest city and has a dedicated page covering Greenwood-specific arrest records and police resources. Franklin, the county seat, also has its own page. Both cities are served by the Johnson County Jail for bookings.

Nearby Counties

Johnson County shares borders with several other central Indiana counties. Arrest records for those counties are available on their own pages.

• Marion County
• Shelby County
• Bartholomew County
• Brown County
• Morgan County