Search Schererville Busted Mugshots

Schererville busted mugshots are processed through the Lake County Sheriff's Department, which operates the county jail in Crown Point. Schererville has a population of about 31,000 and is located in the northwest part of Indiana. When someone gets arrested in Schererville, the booking goes through the Lake County system. You can search for busted mugshots online using the county's free inmate search tool. This page explains all the ways to find arrest records and booking photos for people arrested in Schererville.

Schererville Arrests and Lake County

All arrests in Schererville go through Lake County. The Lake County Sheriff's Department has its main office at 2293 N. Main Street in Crown Point, IN 46307. Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. runs the department. When the Schererville Police Department makes an arrest, the person gets booked into the Lake County jail. That is where the busted mugshot, fingerprints, and arrest record are created.

Lake County is one of the largest counties in Indiana. It includes Schererville, Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Crown Point, and several other cities. All of these cities use the same county jail system for bookings. The Lake County Sheriff's Department website is the main hub for jail information, inmate search, and law enforcement resources for the entire county.

Schererville Police Department

The Schererville Police Department patrols the town and handles local law enforcement. For non-emergency calls, dial 219-322-2211. For emergencies, call 911. When a Schererville officer makes an arrest, the suspect is transported to the Lake County jail in Crown Point for booking. The police department does not run its own jail or post busted mugshots.

Schererville is a suburban community in southern Lake County. The town sits near Crown Point, which is the county seat and the location of the main jail facility.

How to Find Schererville Busted Mugshots

The Lake County inmate search is the main tool for looking up busted mugshots in Schererville. The search is by name only. The sheriff's office restricted the search options because of scam activity. As they explain: "Scammers pretending to be bondsmen or Sheriff's Office employees routinely reach out to families." Enter the person's name and hit search. It is free and open to the public.

The inmate search page above is where you look up people currently held in the Lake County jail, which processes all Schererville arrests.

For court records, go to MyCase Indiana. This free tool lets you search by name or case number. You can see charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for Schererville cases in Lake County courts. MyCase covers all Indiana courts.

The Lake County Sheriff's Department website above has links to inmate search, jail services, and other law enforcement tools that cover Schererville.

Schererville Public Records and Busted Mugshots

Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, arrest records and busted mugshots are generally public. The law covers records held by the Lake County Sheriff's Department. All records not specifically exempted must be available for inspection and copying. Verbal requests get a 24-hour response. Written requests have 7 days.

The Indiana State Police Criminal History Services runs Limited Criminal History checks for $15. These cover felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests in Indiana. For state prison inmates, use the IDOC offender locator. Victims in Schererville can sign up with VINE at 866-959-VINE for custody status alerts when an offender is released or moved.

Statewide Busted Mugshots Resources

The Indiana County Jail Public Portal lets you search for inmates across participating counties in the state. The Indiana Sheriffs Association has contact information for all 92 county sheriffs. The Indiana Judicial Branch maintains public records access on its website. These tools can help if you need to search beyond Lake County.

Court records and jail booking records are separate databases, so check both for a complete picture on a Schererville arrest. The jail roster shows who is in custody right now. MyCase shows the full case history, including past charges and outcomes. Using both tools gives you the most complete view of any arrest made in Schererville or the rest of Lake County.

Nearby Indiana Cities

Schererville is in southern Lake County near the Illinois border. If someone was arrested near the town's border, they may have been booked through a different agency. Check these nearby cities for busted mugshots.