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Court Name:	U.S. Bankruptcy Court Records for the Southern District of Indiana
Case Number:	18-71264--7
Party Name:	Nichole Lynn Biffert
Date Published:	November 15, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Bankruptcy Court Records for the Southern District of Indiana
Case Number:	18-71263--7
Party Name:	Jeffrey M Buckley
Date Published:	November 15, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Northern District of Indiana
Case Number:	2:18-cv-00436
Party Name:	Design Basics, LLC v. Heartland Builders of NWI, Inc. et al
Date Published:	November 15, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Southern District of Indiana
Case Number:	1:18-cv-03576
Party Name:	KOORS et al v. BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
Date Published:	November 15, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Northern District of Indiana
Case Number:	3:18-cr-00131-1
Party Name:	United States of America v. Shaifer
Date Published:	November 15, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Northern District of Indiana
Case Number:	3:18-cr-00133-1
Party Name:	United States of America v. Weatherspoon
Date Published:	November 15, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Question/Answer Search

Q: How do we find out if our neighbor has been arrested about 2-3 days ago?

By Barb
Jun 15, 2017

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Check the crime map for your area. There are free online inmate lists depending on the law enforcement agency and whether they put it online.

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Jun 15, 2017

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Q: Where do I find my court date?

By Michael
Jan 08, 2017

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Individual courts throughout Indiana put their case calendar online for public view. Without mentioning the county where the trial would be, there's no specific site to refer you to. Marion county, which has Indianapolis in its jurisdiction, have calendars online through their court website.

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Jan 10, 2017

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Q: How to find active arrest warrants?

By Bob
Nov 18, 2015

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Which county or city was the warrant from? You can enter the county or city name, then warrants, some areas have them online like Allen county

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Nov 03, 2016

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Q: I would Like to find dates and reasons for past arrests.

By David
Jul 03, 2016

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Beware of using background checks when you're looking for a specific arrest record, as many only include records of convictions, criminal courts etc. Arrests reports, similar to incident or accident reports, are obtained from the law enforcement department which created the report. The Indiana state police offers a limited criminal history search, and claims on its site to only have felonies and class A misdemeanor arrest records. If you're searching for the report, try going to the police or sheriffs department directly, or their site and see about getting the reports yourself. Usually, the defense attorney also has a copy. Not sure how public the arrest reports are, departments throughout the state seem to have restrictions as who can request them.

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Jul 28, 2016

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Q: I'm wanting to know how many arrests I had over the years?

By David
Jul 03, 2016

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You can request your own arrest reports directly from police records services. It’s likely that they have a website and information with forms on where and how to put in the request. Some departments provide them to the person for free. Also, the defense attorneys will usually have a copy. Generally, background checks or criminal history search or any variety that says the same thing, will provide records of convictions, not solely arrests. However, the Indiana state police's criminal history search page states the following: "contains only felonies and class A misdemeanor arrests within the state of Indiana". This searches the entire state according to the ISP's site.

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Jul 11, 2016

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Q: Looking for Grandmothers arrest records around 1945-1950 or newspaper article about story. Where is the best place to find this information?

By Valorie
Apr 24, 2016

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Periodicals of the local area are generally kept by public libraries, you can access news on micro-fish or digitized and go even further back. A better question next is how far back does the police department which made the arrest go back in time.

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May 31, 2016

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Q: How can I get a copy of my accident report from isp

By lisa
Feb 14, 2016

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Go to their website and start there. Under "Resources" section on the left, you'll see a hyperlink to crash reports, crime reports and criminal history services.

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May 31, 2016

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Q: Where can you find free public records

By Bob
Nov 18, 2015

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There are millions of records scattered throughout various agencies, departments, websites, some free, some have small fees, others with larger ones. The short answer is, "all over". Start with a category or the type of record you're looking for, then look to see if it is public record or not. There are both free public records using the resources here as well as some where the government agency asks for a fee, so all public records are not free, just because they're public records. However, the fee imposed on the public can't be unjustly excessive.

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May 31, 2016

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Q: How do I find out if someone had a court date for owi

By Kim
Jan 24, 2016

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Have you checked for court calendars, which county? Search for "Which courts use Odyssey and mycase.in.gov?", the state's court webpages will show you the records you can get online instantly, including pending cases.

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Feb 12, 2016

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Q: How do I find out if someone is paying childsupport

By lisa
Jun 18, 2015

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The Indiana department of child services has a list of the most wanted child support evaders with photos, go to in.gov and type in the keywords

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Dec 10, 2015

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Q: I know someone who was convicted of a crime in 2010 how do I find out which prison he went to?

By kate
Dec 02, 2015

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There are a few public databases which can show that information. For persons serving time in Indiana, the Indiana Department of Corrections has an offender name search that is free and open to the public. You can be your own investigator by going through past criminal court filings using online case search databases that are also free. You can find individual county courts using the link to the state's courts above. Once you're in Indiana's courts home page, click on the link in the menu on the left titled Trial Courts and Clerks. You will then see a list of counties. Many of them have online free searches that the public can use only knowing the person's name.

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Dec 10, 2015

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Q: I've called everywhere for a record from 1984 of my Dad being shot, cannot find anywhere!!

By Maureen
Feb 24, 2015

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Have you tried going to the town he got shot in, going up to police station and telling them you want a police report?? I know here they will do it and it will go back far, but it takes time and you have to pay like 10 or 15.00 for it

By justagirl

May 31, 2015

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Can get help at library. Should be able to get news from papers

By rc

Nov 04, 2015

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Q: How to find arrest in Indiana,don't where in Indiana only have persons name.

By june
Jul 30, 2015

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You can begin with crime mapping, and the areas which a people finders search point to. These are all free and open to the public. Any other information would be helpful, such as the reason for the arrest, if there is a middle initial? Was a case filed as a result of the arrests, convictions?

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Sep 15, 2015

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Q: Arrest records for myself

By Taziel
Aug 20, 2015

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Arrest records are requested from individual police departments, or sheriffs. The department which made the arrest will have a records division/office, most of the time with a webpage the public can use.

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Sep 10, 2015

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Q: Indiana Active arrest warrants

By tp
May 20, 2015

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Generally, warrants are issued by courts and served by law enforcement. Some agencies will have a warrants list online for public view, sometimes under most wanted or simply 'wanted'. Different agencies have a variety of public services through their websites. Look up sheriffs sites and you will be able to find warrant information across Indiana. The department of corrections also puts out a warrants/most wanted list.

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May 20, 2015

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Q: What type of information is available to the general public allowed under the freedom of information laws in Indiana?

By justin
Apr 24, 2015

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Open record statutes generally pertain to the availability of information held by government entities. In some instances, companies that are contracted by officials or their agencies to perform certain tasks and responsibilities on behalf of the government can also fall into open records laws. These laws are in place to promote transparent governments and their functions, procedures, future plans, meetings, budgets, documents, recorded materials and more. This source aims to assist users with obtaining recorded documents that are sought by and open to the public. Statutes pertaining to open records, sometimes named sunshine laws, open meetings and records laws and so forth, generally guarantee the access to such records. Other guidelines within open records laws look at issues such as prohibitive costs associated with obtaining public information. However, many of these laws do not address the ease of access in which the public can obtain them. As many government entities do not strive to promote their services as private companies do, their sources and services are not easily found by persons not familiar with requesting public data and where to look. Questions such as 'where do I find marriage and divorce records?' arise before an individual begins the search. Would this be in the state's courts? County clerk, recorder? Or would I go to the the state's health department? Where would I find criminal records? Is this considered public information anyone can view? What is required to obtain this type of information and are the guidelines the same for employers as they are for private individuals or by the person themselves? These answers, although in some venues are similar in many ways, can also greatly vary from state to state, counties and by other local governments. Even when the same guidelines are shared by different agencies, their budgets and number of requests they received are also a factor in where their services are found. An example of this is with larger departments and/or a high volume of requests will have greater access through the web. A functional user friendly portal to public records is helpful where an individual is not certain where to look or begin the search. Where are the best places and easiest ways to obtain information are amongst the main focus and goal. Visitors are also provided a forum in which questions can be asked and answers can be viewed being helpful in specific challenges posed by other users.

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Apr 24, 2015

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Q: List of arrests regarding controlled substances

By Hub
Dec 02, 2012

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There are arrest logs and arrest statistics. Statistics can only be so recent, arrest logs are provided by individual police agencies making the arrests. An arrest report is different from either of those two. Arrest or incident reports are official documents requested by counsel, police agencies or parties to the case. These must be requested individually, instructions to do so are available on the individual department's public website.

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Q: Do u have information on a man who was killed while working on the railroad from fortwayne Indiana?

By titi
Aug 22, 2012

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If you have not been able to find any information in the news wires, try archived local published articles when the incident is so serious. Accident reports are sometimes available to the public depending on the police department.

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Sep 19, 2012

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Q: Are divorce records made public

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Oct 03, 2017

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Q: I have a person's name and approximate date of birth. I know his hometown and current city of residence. I know he served time in a prison in Indiana at some time in the past 30 years. How can I find out exactly when and for what he was convicted?

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Aug 02, 2017

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Q: How can I find out if I have a grandchild born in 2008?

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Published current arrests, charges and information released by law enforcement and news

Vigo County Jail Log: Nov. 8, 2018

The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement, based on jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers but are not final until the Vigo County prosecutor reviews the case and files official charges.

November 08, 2018

Source: tribstar.com
Vigo County Jail Log: Nov. 7. 2018

The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement Tuesday and Wednesday, based on jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers but are not final until the Vigo County prosecutor reviews the case and

November 07, 2018

Source: tribstar.com
Vigo County Jail Log: Nov. 6, 2018

November 06, 2018

Source: tribstar.com
Vigo County Jail Log: Nov. 5, 2018

The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement Sunday and Monday, based on jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers but are not final until the Vigo County prosecutor reviews the case and

November 05, 2018

Source: tribstar.com
Vigo County Jail Log: Nov. 4, 2018

November 04, 2018

Source: tribstar.com
Vigo County Jail Log: Nov. 3, 2018

November 03, 2018

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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

Missing: Kristyn Parks

Kristyn Parks, Age Now: 16, Missing: 10/26/2018. Missing From Indianapolis, In. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (indiana) 1-317-327-3811.

November 15, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Dayton Brown

Dayton Brown, Age Now: 16, Missing: 10/28/2018. Missing From Bloomington, In. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Bloomington Police Department (indiana) 1-812-339-4477.

November 14, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Joniel Blackwell

Joniel Blackwell, Age Now: 17, Missing: 10/26/2018. Missing From Valparaiso, In. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Porter County Sheriff's Office (indiana) 1-219-477-3000.

November 14, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Karrigian Saums

Karrigian Saums, Age Now: 16, Missing: 10/29/2018. Missing From Brazil, In. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Brazil Police Department (indiana) 1-812-446-2211.

November 13, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Evello Coker

Evello Coker, Age Now: 17, Missing: 06/23/2018. Missing From Fort Wayne, In. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Fort Wayne Police Department (indiana) 1-260-427-1222.

November 09, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Lavette Harper

Lavette Harper, Age Now: 16, Missing: 11/01/2018. Missing From Indianapolis, In. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Indianapolis Police Department (indiana) 1-317-327-3811.

November 08, 2018

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Current crimes by location, description of offenses and reported police activity

Other On 22xx Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, In

46 DOMESTIC. INCIDENT NUMBER: 18F135671

November 13, 2018

Source: spotcrime.com
Other On 91xx Almond Tree Ct, Fort Wayne, In

48 SUSPICIOUS. INCIDENT NUMBER: 18F135661

November 13, 2018

Source: spotcrime.com
Other On 10xx Farwood Ave, Fort Wayne, In

46 DOMESTIC. INCIDENT NUMBER: 18F135659

November 13, 2018

Source: spotcrime.com
Other On 21xx W State Blvd, Fort Wayne, In

103 UNWANTED. INCIDENT NUMBER: 18F135648

November 13, 2018

Source: spotcrime.com
Other On 13xx W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, In

46 DOMESTIC. INCIDENT NUMBER: 18F135647

November 13, 2018

Source: spotcrime.com
Other On 33xx W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, In

48 SUSPICIOUS. INCIDENT NUMBER: 18F135644

November 13, 2018

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Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources

Missing Person • Kareem Ayaniaja • Gary, Indiana • 23 Years Old

March 22, 2018

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Nick Sallee • Evansville, Indiana • 43 Years Old

March 05, 2018

Source: missing.report
Updated: Missing Person • Nick Sallee • Evansville, Indiana • 43 Years Old

March 05, 2018

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Barbara Mccurdy • Knox, Indiana • 37 Years Old

January 28, 2018

Source: missing.report
Updated: Missing Person • Barbara Mccurdy • Knox, Indiana • 37 Years Old

January 28, 2018

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Ashley Adams • Indianapolis, Indiana • 31 Years Old

January 28, 2018

Source: missing.report
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Total Violent Crime:
24,099
Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
330
Rape:
2,186
Robbery:
6,897
Aggravated Assault:
14,686
Total Property Crime:
174,776
Burglary:
36,893
Larceny Theft:
124,022
Motor Vehicle Theft:
13,861

Information About People and Demographics
Total population of persons residing within the state
6,483,802
Estimate of the state's total residency
6,080,520
Percentage change of the total resident population
7%
Net change of residents' total population
403,317
Complete count of statewide resident population
6,080,485
Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
445,604
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
7%
Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
1,589,365
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
25%
Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
13%
Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
828,591
Total estimate percentage of female residents
51%
State's white resident population
5,467,906
State's black resident population
591,397
State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
18,462
State's Asian resident population
102,474
State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
2,348
Statewide resident population of two or more races
127,901
Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
389,707
Non Hispanic white resident population
5,286,453
Statewide percentage of white residents
84%
Statewide percentage of black residents
9%
Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
0%
Statewide percentage of Asian residents
2%
Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0%
Statewide percentage of Two or more races
2%
Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
6%
Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
82%
Vital Statistics

Births and deaths occurring in Indiana
Births
89,864
Deaths
54,000
Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
681
Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
84%
Resident Background Information

Education and background history of Indiana Residents
Percentage of foreign born population in the state
4%
Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
7%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
86%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
22%
Total number of Veterans
493,551
Current Housing and Real Estate Data

Households located in Indiana
Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
23 Min
Housing unit estimates
2,809,559
Net change of housing units estimates
277,228
Housing unit estimates - percentage change
11%
Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
72%
Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
$120,200
Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
19%
Total number of households
2,468,006
Average size of households
2
Indiana Employment Data

Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
$24,044
Statewide income of median households in Indiana
$45,427
Percentage of persons living in poverty
14%
The personal income of persons employed
$210,448
Per capita income of persons employed
$33,215
Labor force of civilian workers
3,184,780
The unemployment of the civilian labor force
320,202
The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
10%
Employment of person relating to all industries
3,727,784
Net change of employment in all industries
54,537
People employed by the government
448,445
Earnings by persons working in all industries
158,508,663
Average earnings per job in all industries
42,521
Number of private non farm establishments
150,101
Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
371,621
Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
11,669,759
People and Businesses

Firms and companies of Indiana
Total number of firms located in the state
482,983
Total percentage of black owned private firms
5%
Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
1%
Total percentage of Asian owned firms
1%
Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
2%
Total percentage of Women owned private firms
27%
Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
221,877,814
Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
67,634,947
Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
78,745,589
Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
12,408
Land Valuation

Property value and Indiana territory
Totals of building permits for new private housing units
12,555
The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
1,932,543
Adjusted acres of land in farms
14,773,184
Size in square miles of land
35,867
Population per square mile
181

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