Lucas County witnesses more than 8,700 arrests yearly, adding to the state's 160,000 total. Members of the public can request records of arrested persons or view them online as required under the Ohio Open Records Act.
Some arrest records are not open to the public. Records involving juveniles, witnesses in sensitive cases, victims, and sealed cases are restricted to law enforcement agencies and the Lucas County Prosecutor's Office. Record owners may also access confidential documents by visiting appropriate record custodians with valid photo IDs. Most public arrest records are available online at zero cost. However, submitting mail or in-person requests for certified copies may attract processing and copying fees.
The Lucas County police departments, sheriffs, and court clerks typically maintain and provide access to arrest records. Follow the steps below to access these records from state and local agencies.
The Lucas County Sheriff's Office typically provides arrest information online through the Booking Summary. Users can look up the free database to find details such as arrest date/time, arresting agency involved, and charges. They can also request full arrest reports by submitting the Online Request Form. An alternative way to get these records is via walk-in requests at:
Lucas County Sheriff's Office
1622 Spielbusch Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: (419) 213-4900
Police departments in Lucas County are responsible for maintaining records of arrests that occur within their municipalities. Interested persons can obtain these records by visiting the agency that conducted the arrest. They can also look up websites of local police departments to find request forms and guidelines on how to obtain arrest records. Below are some Lucas County police offices and their official websites:
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation maintains criminal history records, which contain defendants' arrest dates and charges. These records are not open to the public. Only the record owner, certain employees, and other authorized public bodies can get criminal history records. Follow the steps below to get these records:
BCI Bowling Green
750 North College Drive
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 353-5603
The Clerk of Courts and other designated court clerks hold criminal court records in Lucas County. Criminal case files often include arrest dates, the arresting agency involved, and the suspect's charges. Interested persons can look up these records online through the clerk's Criminal Docket Search. They can also call the Records Center Manager or make in-person requests using the contact details below:
Lucas County Clerk of Court
700 Adams Street
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: (419) 213-4892
Third-party databases, including InfoTracer, offer reliable access to Lucas County arrest records.
Lucas's arrest rate is approximately 2,048 arrests per 100,000 residents. Here is a breakdown of arrest figures recorded in Lucas County during this period:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 43 |
| Rape | 23 |
| Robbery | 122 |
| Assault | 2,787 |
| Arson | 11 |
| Burglary | 261 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 47 |
| Larceny | 985 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 2,975 |
| Total Property Crimes | 1,304 |
| Others | 4,462 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 8,741 |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data Explorer
It is situated in Lucas county, Ohio with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Lucas County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OH0480000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Police Department | 1245 Clarion Ave | 419-865-7105 |
| Maumee Police Department | 109 E Dudley | (419)897-7040 |
| Oregon Police Department | 5330 Seaman St | (419)698-7062 |
| Sylvania Police Department | 6635 Maplewood Ave. | (419)885-8911 |
| Toledo Police Department | 525 N Erie St | 419-245-3200 |
| Waterville Police Department | 25 N 2nd St | (419)878-8184 |
| Whitehouse Police Department | PO Box 2476 | (419)877-5383 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Correctional Institution | 2001 East Central Avenue | 419-726-7977 |