Auglaize County Recent Arrests

Auglaize County recent arrests are processed at the county jail in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Sheriff Michael L. Vorhees oversees a 72-bed facility that holds inmates at all security levels. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate lookup tool where you can search by first and last name. Each result shows the inmate's mugshot, charges, and bond amount. Auglaize County covers 402 square miles in northwestern Ohio with a population of about 45,656, and all local arrests go through this one facility.

Auglaize County Sheriff's Office Arrests

The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is at 1051 Dearbaugh Avenue in Wapakoneta. Sheriff Michael L. Vorhees leads the department. You can call 419-739-6565 for general questions or fax requests to 419-739-6566. The email address is sheriff@auglaizecounty.org. The office handles public records requests by phone, fax, email, or through its website.

The Auglaize County Jail sits at the same address and holds up to 72 inmates. The breakdown is 6 male maximum security, 23 male medium security, 11 male minimum security, 16 male work release, 2 segregation, 2 medical ward, and 11 female beds. The jail phone number is 419-739-6575. All arrests made by the Sheriff's Office and cooperating local police departments get processed here. Every booking creates a record with the person's charges, bond, and a mugshot.

Auglaize County Inmate Lookup and Recent Bookings

The Auglaize County inmate lookup lets you search for current inmates by first and last name. Each result shows the inmate's mugshot, charges, and bond amount. The system is updated regularly and gives a clear picture of who is currently in custody after recent arrests in the county.

The Auglaize County inmate lookup page is the main online tool for checking recent bookings at the county jail.

This page allows you to search by name and see current inmates held at the Auglaize County Jail along with their charges and bond details.

Face-to-face visits at the jail ended in June 2020. All visitation is now through video. Off-site video visits run daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, and 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM through CidNet. On-site video visitation is available Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funds can be added to an inmate's account at the lobby kiosk, online, by phone, or by mail.

Inmates at the Auglaize County Jail can get letters, photos, and cards from family and friends. All mail is opened and searched for contraband before it reaches the inmate. Address mail to the inmate's name at Auglaize County Jail, 1051 Dearbaugh Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. On-site deposits go through the kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby. It takes cash, credit, and debit cards. Online deposits use a third-party provider. The commissary account lets inmates buy items like snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies.

Sex Offender Registration in Auglaize County is by appointment only. Concealed Carry Weapon permits are processed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, also by appointment. CCW permits stay valid for 30 days past their expiration date and can be renewed any time after that without a penalty.

Auglaize County Arrest Records Requests

Public records requests in Auglaize County can be made by phone, fax, email, through the Sheriff's website, or in person at 1051 Dearbaugh Ave in Wapakoneta. Under ORC Section 149.43, arrest records are public and must be provided promptly. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Have the report number, names of the people involved, or the incident location ready to help staff find your records.

The Auglaize County Recorder's Office also maintains public records including government board meeting minutes, mortgages, property deeds, and financing statements. County Recorder Emily Schlenker is located at 209 S. Blackhoof St, Suite 103, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. While these are not arrest records, property and financial records sometimes come up in related searches.

Exemptions exist for active investigations under ORC 149.43(A)(1)(h) and juvenile records under ORC 2151.357. Sealed or expunged records are also off limits.

State Databases for Auglaize County Arrest Searches

The Auglaize County Sheriff's website is a good starting point, but several Ohio databases expand your search options.

The Sheriff's main page links to the inmate lookup, public records request options, and department contact information.

The ODRC Offender Search tracks inmates serving state prison time after local arrests. Filter results by Auglaize County to find people committed from here. The VINELink system provides free custody status checks and email or text alerts when an inmate's status changes. The BCI WebCheck offers fingerprint-based criminal history reports for $22 (Ohio only). The eSORN registry shows registered sex offenders in the Auglaize County area.

If your records request gets denied, the Ohio Court of Claims accepts complaints under ORC 2743.75.

Note: Auglaize County's 2021 violent crime rate was 18 per 100,000 residents, well below the state average.

Auglaize County Clerk of Courts

The Auglaize County Clerk of Courts in Wapakoneta keeps case files for all criminal charges filed in the county. Court records tie back to the initial arrest and show each step from filing through the final outcome. The Clerk's office is in the county seat. Standard Ohio copy fees apply when you need to take records with you. Free in-person viewing is available during business hours. This is a good place to track a case after the initial arrest is no longer on the jail roster.

Cities in Auglaize County

Auglaize County includes nine communities: Wapakoneta, Saint Marys, New Bremen, Minster, New Knoxville, Cridersville, Waynesfield, Buckland, and Uniopolis. Wapakoneta is the county seat. All arrests in these areas are booked at the Auglaize County Jail. None of the cities have separate pages, but you can find arrest records for all of them through the county inmate lookup and the Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Auglaize County. Check with the correct sheriff if an arrest may have happened near the county line.