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Sandusky County, OH Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Sandusky County Arrest Records

Out of the approximately 160,000 arrests that occur annually in Ohio, Sandusky County records about 500. Under the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43), arrest records in the county are accessible to the public. However, some records are not available, such as those sealed by the court, linked to ongoing investigations, or involving risks to individuals' safety. Copies of arrest records can be provided upon request, with fees ranging from $1 to $25.

Access to restricted arrest records and information in arrest records, such as juvenile records, mental health information, sealed records, or expunged records, is limited to authorized parties. These include the record subjects, legal representatives, judicial officers, and the Sandusky County Prosecutor's Office.

How To Look Up Sandusky County Arrest Records

Sandusky County arrest records are maintained by various agencies, including the County Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the local courts.

Sheriff Arrest Records

Individuals can review or obtain copies of arrest records from the Sandusky County Sheriff's Office by mail or in person at:

Sandusky County Sheriff's Office

2323 Countryside Drive

Fremont, OH 43420

Phone: (419) 332-2613

The Sheriff's Office offers an Offender Search portal that enables users to look up details about individuals who have been arrested, are in custody, or have records within the county.

Police Arrest Record

In Sandusky County, local Police Departments typically manage access to arrest records within their respective jurisdictions. To obtain these records, requesters can contact the department responsible for the arrest. Some police departments also provide online platforms where individuals can view or request these records. For accurate results, requesters may need to provide specific details such as the arrestee's name and the date of the incident. Depending on the agency and the scope of the request, fees may apply for copies of arrest records. Police Departments in the county include:

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

To obtain criminal records from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), record owners can submit requests online through authorized WebCheck providers, by mail, or in person. Online requests involve locating WebCheck Locations, scheduling an appointment, and submitting fingerprints electronically. To request copies of criminal records by mail or in person, records owners must complete the Request for BCI Name Search Form and include the reason for the check. Include $22 processing fees payable by check or money order to the Treasurer of the State of Ohio. Send the complete form and payment to:

BCI Richfield Office

4055 Highlander Parkway

Richfield, OH 44286

Phone: (330) 659-4600

Criminal Court Records

The Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas has countywide jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases. The Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining all official court records, including criminal cases resulting from arrests. These records can be accessed online through the Record Search portal using case number or defendant's name, or by submitting completed Record Request Forms in person at the Clerk's office:

Clerk of Courts Office

100 North Park Avenue, Suite 208 Fremont, OH 43420-5403

Phone: (419) 334-6161

Fax: (419) 334-6164

Individuals can also obtain arrest records through third-party platforms such as InfoTracer, which aggregate public data from multiple official sources to provide convenient search options.

Arrest Statistics

Sandusky County has an arrest rate of 25.7 per 1,000 residents. Below is a breakdown of arrest statistics for the county:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder1
Robbery5
Rape2
Motor Vehicle Theft13
Aggravated Assault36
Burglary25
Larceny-theft323
Total Number of Arrests405

Source: Ohio Incident-Based Reporting System (OIBRS).

Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Sandusky county, Ohio with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Sandusky County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OH0720000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Sandusky County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Clyde Police Department222 North Main Street419-547-9555
Fremont Police Department1141 West State Street419-332-6464
Gibsonburg Police Department214 W. Madison St.(419)637-2143

Sandusky County Jail

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