Search Tippecanoe County Arrest Records

Tippecanoe County recent arrests are booked at the Tippecanoe County Jail in Lafayette, run by the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Bob Goldsmith. This page covers how to search the inmate roster, use public court records, submit records requests, and access related statewide arrest and criminal history tools.

Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 2640 Duncan Rd, Lafayette, IN 47904. The main phone number is 765-423-9388. Sheriff Bob Goldsmith oversees the department, which includes patrol, investigations, jail operations, and court security. The facility holds approximately 163 inmates at capacity and processes arrests from multiple law enforcement agencies across the county, including Lafayette PD, West Lafayette PD, and Indiana State Police.

Booking creates the official arrest record under IC 36-2-13-5. The record captures the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and date and time of arrest. Under IC 5-14-3-5, this data is public. Tippecanoe County has nearly 200,000 residents and is home to Purdue University in West Lafayette. The university campus and surrounding communities generate a significant law enforcement footprint, with multiple agencies all bringing arrests to the same county jail.

To report a crime tip, call 765-423-9388 or email crimetips@tippecanoelaw.com. The sheriff's office investigates major crimes, runs a K9 unit, and manages the jail's programs including work release, health services, and inmate transport.

Search Tippecanoe County Arrests Online

The Tippecanoe County website at tippecanoe.in.gov has an inmate roster feature. Navigate to the sheriff's section and look for the Inmate Roster link. You can filter results by the first letter of the last name, which is useful for narrowing down searches in a facility of this size. Each result shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and custody status.

The INjail statewide portal at public.indianajail.gov also covers Tippecanoe County. This free tool is updated continuously. It's a good option when you want to check multiple Indiana counties at once, or when the county's own site is temporarily unavailable. Both systems pull from the same jail booking data.

INjail covers Tippecanoe County and participating county jails statewide in one free, continuously updated search interface.

For searches, use the full last name for best results. The Tippecanoe County Jail has a higher daily intake volume than many Indiana counties, so common names may return multiple results. Check the date of birth field to confirm identity.

Tippecanoe County Court Records on MyCase

Indiana MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers Tippecanoe County's Circuit Court, Superior Courts, and County Court. Criminal felonies go to Circuit or Superior Court. Misdemeanors and traffic matters may go to County Court. All courts in the county are searchable through the same MyCase interface. No login is required and the system is free.

Search by defendant name or case number. MyCase shows charge details, hearing dates, motions, and case outcomes including pleas, verdicts, and sentencing. Tippecanoe County has an active court docket given its size and the presence of Purdue University. Search results may include old cases going back many years, so refine by date if you're looking for a recent arrest.

MyCase is the right tool when you want to know what happened after an arrest. The jail roster shows current custody. MyCase shows the court process from initial appearance through final resolution. Both tools together give you the most complete picture of arrest and prosecution activity in Tippecanoe County.

What Tippecanoe County Arrest Records Contain

Under IC 5-14-3-5, arrest records are public in Indiana. A Tippecanoe County booking report includes the person's full legal name, date of birth, home address at time of arrest, all charges at booking, arresting agency, booking number, bond amount, and date and time of arrest. Mugshot photographs are part of the record and are public.

Some data is not public. Juvenile records are sealed. Medical intake information is confidential. Minor victim names are withheld. But the core booking data is fully accessible to any member of the public. Arrest records remain public even after charges are dropped, unless the person pursues expungement under IC 35-38-8. The expungement process is described later on this page.

Tippecanoe County Sheriff Programs and Jail Operations

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office runs several programs beyond basic custody. The jail has a work release program for qualified inmates, allowing them to work in the community while serving a sentence. Health services are available for medical and mental health needs during custody. Staff also provide transportation for court appearances and transfers to other facilities.

The office participates in law enforcement training programs and coordinates with Purdue University Police, Lafayette Police Department, West Lafayette Police Department, and Indiana State Police on major investigations. If you need to verify a tip about criminal activity, contact the sheriff at 765-423-9388 or email crimetips@tippecanoelaw.com.

The Tippecanoe County government site at tippecanoe.in.gov provides department contacts, inmate roster access, and information about county services.

Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2 is a statewide criminal history tool that covers Tippecanoe County arrests that progressed to charges. The search costs $16.32 per name, paid online. Results are immediate. The LCH includes convictions, pending charges, and some case dispositions going back years across all Indiana counties.

The jail roster shows who is in the Tippecanoe County Jail right now. The LCH shows a person's full Indiana criminal history. Both tools serve different needs. Use them together for the most complete picture of someone's arrest and conviction record. The LCH is available to the general public without any special authorization.

The ISP LCH covers all Indiana counties including Tippecanoe and is one of the most thorough public criminal history tools available in the state.

VINE Custody Alerts for Tippecanoe County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is free at vinelink.com or 1-866-959-VINE. Register to get automatic alerts when a Tippecanoe County inmate's status changes - release, transfer, or escape. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. The service is available 24 hours a day.

VINE also lets you check current custody without registering. Enter the person's name, select Indiana, and choose Tippecanoe County to see their current status. Given the size of the Tippecanoe County Jail and the volume of daily intake, VINE is a practical alternative to calling the booking desk directly. Anyone can use the service.

Public Records Requests in Tippecanoe County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives you the right to inspect and copy public records held by the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. Booking reports, incident reports, and arrest logs are all public. Call 765-423-9388, visit 2640 Duncan Rd, Lafayette, or check the county website for online request options.

Be specific. Name the record type and provide a date, name, or incident identifier. The office has seven days to respond. Denial must be written with a stated reason. Copying fees apply. Standard arrest records are almost always released. For court records, contact the Tippecanoe County Clerk at the courthouse on Main St in Lafayette. Many court records are also available free through MyCase online.

Expungement in Tippecanoe County

Under IC 35-38-8, Indiana lets eligible people petition to seal arrest and conviction records. Arrests without a conviction may qualify after one year. Misdemeanor convictions usually need a five-year wait. Felony waiting periods vary by offense class - typically eight to ten years. The most serious violent offenses are not eligible.

File the petition in the Tippecanoe County court that handled the original case. The county prosecutor has time to object. If granted, the record is sealed from public tools including INjail and MyCase. Law enforcement retains access. Indiana Legal Services at indianalegalservices.org can help qualifying low-income Tippecanoe County residents at no cost. The Indiana Supreme Court self-help site at in.gov/courts/selfservice has step-by-step forms for filing on your own.

Cities in Tippecanoe County

Tippecanoe County has two cities that qualify for dedicated pages on this site. Lafayette is the county seat and the larger of the two. West Lafayette is home to Purdue University and is a distinct city across the Wabash River from Lafayette.

• Lafayette - county seat and main urban center
• West Lafayette - home to Purdue University

Other communities in Tippecanoe County include Battle Ground, Dayton, Clarks Hill, and Otterbein. These smaller towns do not have their own pages here. Arrests from all communities in the county are processed at the Tippecanoe County Jail on Duncan Rd.

Nearby Counties

Tippecanoe County is in west-central Indiana and borders seven counties. Use the links below to check arrest records in adjacent counties.