Search Allen County Arrest Records
Allen County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Lima, Ohio. The office runs an online inmate inquiry system where you can look up who is in the jail right now. You can search by first name, last name, or booking date. The Records Bureau at the Allen County Sheriff's Office handles all formal records requests. They have computerized arrest records going back to 1986. For basic inmate info, the free online tools work well. For full arrest reports, you may need to visit in person or send a request by mail.
Allen County Arrest Records Overview
Allen County Sheriff's Office
The Allen County Sheriff's Office is at 333 N. Main Street in Lima, Ohio 45801. Sheriff Matthew B. Treglia leads the office. The main phone number is (419) 227-3535. The fax is (419) 227-2004. Senior staff includes Chief Deputy Todd Mohler, Major Shane Hartman, Captain Clyde W. Breitigan III, and Captain Dan Howard. The office handles all law enforcement for Allen County, runs the county jail, and stores arrest records.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office website has links to the inmate inquiry, records bureau, and contact info for every division.
From the main page you can reach the inmate search, anonymous tip line, and Alert Allen County sign-up for emergency notifications.
For public information requests, contact Victoria Gonzalez, Public Information Officer, at 419-221-5391 or email gonzalez@acso-oh.us. Records requests go to records@acso-oh.us. The booking desk number is 419-993-1407. The jail captain, Clyde W. Breitigan III, can be reached at 419-993-1410.
Allen County Arrest Records Bureau
The Allen County Records Bureau handles all records requests. You can email them at records@acso-oh.us. The bureau processes incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports under Ohio public records law. Only computerized arrest records from 1986 forward are available. Older records may require a different search method.
The Records Bureau page shows the full process for getting copies of Allen County arrest records, including payment options and mailing details.
In-person payments are accepted by money order or cashier's check at the Sheriff's Office during hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you want to pay by mail, send a certified check to Allen County Sheriff's Office, 333 N. Main Street, Lima, Ohio 45801. Include a copy of your cost estimate letter with your payment so they can process it fast. The bureau also conducts local background record checks for civilians, employers, government, and military. These checks list how many times a person has been arrested and booked into the Allen County Jail. They will not give the final outcome of the charge. You need to get that from the court that heard the case.
Note: The Sheriff's Office cannot give conviction information since that must come from the courts that handled each case.
Allen County Inmate Search
The Allen County Sheriff runs an online inmate inquiry system. You can search by first name, last name, or booking date. Results show current inmates in the Allen County Jail with booking details, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. The system is free and open to the public. No sign-up is needed.
The inmate inquiry tool on the Allen County Sheriff's website lets you check who is in custody right now.
If you cannot find someone in the online search, call the booking desk at 419-993-1407 or visit the office in person during business hours.
The Allen County Jail is run by the Sheriff at 333 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801. The jail captain oversees daily operations. Lieutenant Mat Johnson handles inmate services at 419-223-8573. Sergeant William Sullivan serves as the court liaison at 419-223-8574. Inmate health care can be reached at 419-993-1428 or 419-993-1429.
Allen County Arrest Records Contacts
Allen County has one of the most detailed contact directories of any Ohio Sheriff's Office. The contact page lists phone numbers and emails for every division. Here are the key contacts for arrest records:
- Main Office: (419) 227-3535
- Booking Desk: 419-993-1407
- Records Bureau: records@acso-oh.us
- Public Information: Victoria Gonzalez, 419-221-5391
- Jail Captain: 419-993-1410
- CCW and Fingerprinting: Skyla Hawk, 419-993-1412
The Detective Bureau handles criminal investigations. Captain Brian Russ leads the bureau and can be reached at 419-227-3535. Detective Brett Rider is at 419-993-1425.
Criminal defendants who need video records related to their case must request them through their attorney via the prosecutor's office under Rule 16 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure. This keeps the chain of custody in order for evidence.
Ohio Public Records Law
Allen County arrest records are public under ORC 149.43, the Ohio Public Records Act. You can ask for records without giving your name or stating why you need them. Public info in an arrest record includes the person's name, arrest date, charges, booking photo, and bond amount. Certain details stay restricted. Juvenile records are sealed. Social Security numbers and bank info get removed before release.
The Ohio DRC Offender Search is a free statewide tool that covers state prison inmates and people under supervision. If someone arrested in Allen County ended up in state prison, you can find them there. The BCI WebCheck system runs fingerprint-based checks through the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, authorized under ORC 109.572. If your records request gets denied, the Ohio Court of Claims offers a mediation process. The Ohio State Bar Association also has guides on records rights.
Note: Inspecting arrest records in person at the Allen County Sheriff's Office is free under Ohio law, though copy fees may apply.
Cities in Allen County
Allen County includes the city of Lima, which is the county seat and the largest city in the area.
Nearby Counties
Allen County shares borders with several Ohio counties. If the arrest happened outside Allen County, check the right Sheriff's Office.