Mishawaka Busted Mugshots

Mishawaka busted mugshots and arrest records are handled by the St. Joseph County Police Department. This city of about 51,000 sits right next to South Bend in northern Indiana. The St. Joseph County jail at 401 W. Sample St. holds all people booked by the eleven police departments in the county. That means Mishawaka arrests go through the same system as the rest of St. Joseph County. You can search for busted mugshots from Mishawaka through the county's online inmate search tool. The search is free and open to the public. Sheriff William Redman runs the department that keeps these records.

St. Joseph County Busted Mugshots

Mishawaka falls under St. Joseph County for all arrest processing and jail bookings. The county jail sits at 401 W. Sample St. in South Bend. Major Andrew Finn serves as jail warden. Rachel Zawistowski works as assistant warden. Anyone arrested in Mishawaka gets brought to this same facility. The jail has a state-of-the-art security system. Over 130 monitoring cameras record around the clock. These cameras run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The St. Joseph County Police Department houses inmates from eleven police departments within the county. That includes Mishawaka, South Bend, and several smaller towns. The 102 corrections officers who work at the jail keep the facility safe for inmates, visitors, and staff. The county also offers a video arraignment system for judges and magistrates. This helps speed up court processing for new arrests.

You can reach the main office at 574-235-9871. The jail phone line is 574-245-6500.

Mishawaka Police Department

The Mishawaka Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Their non-emergency number is 574-258-1678. For emergencies, call 911. The police department works closely with St. Joseph County on all booking and jail operations. When Mishawaka officers make an arrest, the person gets transported to the county jail in South Bend for processing.

Mishawaka police handle a wide range of calls. The city borders South Bend and covers a busy part of the county. Patrol officers respond to everything from traffic stops to major incidents. All arrests that lead to jail time go through the county booking process, where busted mugshots and other records are created and stored.

How to Find Mishawaka Busted Mugshots

The main way to search for Mishawaka busted mugshots is through the St. Joseph County inmate search tool at sjcpd.org. This free online tool lets you look up current and recent inmates by name. It covers all bookings at the county jail, including those from Mishawaka. The search works any time of day.

For court records tied to a Mishawaka arrest, use MyCase Indiana. This is the state court records system. You can search by name or case number to find filings, hearing dates, and case status. Both criminal and civil cases show up in the results. MyCase is free and does not need an account to use.

The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator covers state prison inmates. If someone from Mishawaka was sent to state prison after sentencing, their record shows up here. You can search by last name or by both first and last names. This tool is separate from the county jail search and only covers IDOC facilities.

The MyCase tool shown above provides court case information for arrests made in Mishawaka and throughout Indiana.

Mishawaka Public Records Access

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, gives everyone the right to see records about government actions and public employees. This includes arrest records and busted mugshots held by law enforcement in Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. The law says all records not excepted from disclosure must be made available for inspection and copying.

Some records may be confidential at the discretion of the agency under IC 5-14-3-4. Investigatory records of law enforcement agencies fall into this category. But basic arrest information, including booking data and mugshots, is generally public. If you make a verbal or in-person request, the agency must respond within 24 hours. Written requests get a 7-day response window.

The Indiana State Police runs the Criminal History Services division for statewide records. A Limited Criminal History check costs $15 and covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests in Indiana. You can submit this request through the online LCH portal. Results come back as a PDF that stays active for 14 days.

The Limited Criminal History portal above lets you run a statewide check that may include Mishawaka arrest records.

Victim Notification for Mishawaka Arrests

Crime victims in Mishawaka can sign up for VINE to get alerts about an offender's custody status. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. The system sends phone and email updates when someone is released or transferred from jail. You can register by calling 866-959-VINE or going to vinelink.com. This service covers all of St. Joseph County.

Note: VINE notifications are separate from inmate search results and provide real-time custody status changes.

Busted Mugshots and Warrant Searches

The St. Joseph County Police Department also has warrant search tools on their website. This can help you find out if someone from Mishawaka has an active warrant. Warrants and mugshots are related but kept in different systems. A warrant means there is an order for arrest. A busted mugshot gets created after the arrest happens. Checking both gives you a fuller picture of someone's status in the Mishawaka area.

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association can also point you to resources across the state. Their website links to all 92 county sheriff offices in Indiana, including the St. Joseph County department that handles Mishawaka bookings.

Nearby Cities

If you are looking for busted mugshots from the area around Mishawaka, these nearby cities also have pages on this site.