Pulaski County Police Records

Pulaski County police records are generated and stored by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in Winamac, Indiana. You can search incident reports, arrest logs, and warrant data through the sheriff's office or through the state-level databases maintained by the Indiana State Police. Most public records are available to any person under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is based in Winamac and serves as the primary law enforcement authority for the county. It handles patrol for unincorporated areas and several small towns throughout the county. All arrests, incidents, and calls for service generate records that the sheriff's office is responsible for keeping. The main phone number is 574-946-6655. For emergencies, call 911.

The county website at pulaskionline.org provides contact information for county departments, including the sheriff's office. Use the site to confirm the current office address, hours, and any specific procedures the department uses for records requests.

Pulaski County is one of the smaller counties in Indiana by population, sitting in north-central Indiana. Winamac serves as the county seat. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement duties for the county, including jail operations and records management. Because the department is small in terms of staff, calling before a visit is practical. Records staff may be involved in other duties, and a call confirms availability and lets you ask about what documents or fees will be required.

Requesting Police Records in Pulaski County

Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, any person can request public records from any government agency in Indiana, including the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. No reason is required, and no citizenship requirement applies. The agency has seven days to respond. A non-response within seven days is treated as a denial, and you may contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor for guidance on next steps.

The fastest way to obtain Pulaski County police records is to visit the sheriff's office in Winamac in person. Simple, completed case files are often processed the same day. Mailed requests trigger the seven-day APRA response window from the date the office receives the submission. Written requests, whether mailed or delivered in person, are always recommended over verbal requests. They create a paper trail and establish a clear starting point for the response clock.

Certain records are withheld under IC 5-14-3-4. Open investigation files are protected. Juvenile records are restricted regardless of request method. Criminal intelligence data and records sealed by court order are not available. If only part of a document falls under an exemption, the rest must still be released. Fees are determined by the sheriff's office and must be paid before records are given out. Call 574-946-6655 to confirm what fees apply before submitting your request so you arrive prepared.

Note: Under IC 5-14-3-5, law enforcement agencies must make their daily activity log available for public inspection within 24 hours, which makes it a useful starting point if you are not sure what report number to request.

Inmate Search and Warrant Lookups

To find out whether a person is held in the Pulaski County Jail, call the sheriff's office at 574-946-6655. Staff can check current custody status by name. Warrant searches use the same number. Provide a full name and date of birth for the most accurate result. For very common names, additional identifying details can help narrow the search.

Indiana's free VINE service covers all county jails in Indiana, including Pulaski County. Call 866-959-8463 any time to check the custody status of a specific offender or to sign up for automated notifications. VINE can alert you by phone, text, or email when an offender is released, transferred, or has another status change. The service is available around the clock and costs nothing to use.

Crash reports from Pulaski County roads are available through BuyCrash.com. Indiana State Police uses this platform as the central repository for all Indiana traffic accident reports. You will need the date, names of the parties, or the report number to locate the right document. Reports from the county sheriff and ISP both appear in the BuyCrash system.

State Police Records Tools for Pulaski County

When the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office cannot fulfill a request or you need broader search coverage, the Indiana State Police maintains several public databases.

The Limited Criminal History (LCH) search at the ISP criminal history portal covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests from all Indiana counties, including Pulaski. The fee is $15.70 online by credit card or $7 by mail using a money order. Search by name, date of birth, race, and gender. Results are returned as ON FILE, NOT ON FILE, or NO RECORDS FOUND. If the result is inconclusive, a fingerprint-based check through IDEMIA provides a more complete review. Schedule fingerprinting by calling 1-877-472-6917.

Court records for Pulaski County cases are free to search through MyCase Indiana. This covers criminal, civil, and family court filings. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, and address at no cost. The Indiana Protection Order Registry lists active protection and no-contact orders statewide. Both are free to use and maintained at the state level. For formal APRA requests directed at the Indiana State Police, use the ISP APRA portal. For help with a disputed request, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor.

Nearby Counties

Pulaski County shares borders with seven surrounding counties in north-central Indiana. Each has its own sheriff's office and records process.