Union County Recent Arrest Records
Union County recent arrests are handled through a shared jail facility in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. The county does not run its own jail. Instead, people arrested in Union County go to the Tri-County Regional Jail, which also serves Champaign and Madison Counties. The Tri-County jail posts a public inmate roster with names, mugshots, charges, and bond details. Sheriff Malcum J. Patton runs the Union County Sheriff's Office out of Marysville. If you need to search for someone who was recently arrested, the jail roster and Clerk of Courts records are your best tools.
Union County Overview
Union County Sheriff's Office
The Union County Sheriff's Office is at 221 West Fifth Street, Marysville, OH 43040. Sheriff Malcum J. Patton leads the office. The main phone is 937-645-4110 and fax is 937-645-4170. Records requests can go to Shelby Sanders at ssanders@unioncountyohio.gov.
The office has six divisions: administration, communications, court services, investigations, patrol, and support services. They handle all kinds of law enforcement duties across Union County. Public services include DARE programs, concealed carry permits, and drug drop off boxes around the county. When someone gets arrested by a Union County deputy, they are taken to the Tri-County Regional Jail for booking and holding.
The Sheriff's Office also keeps a Most Wanted list on its site. This page shows fugitives with their names, mugshots, identifying features, last known addresses, and current charges. Traffic crash reports can be requested through the Ohio Traffic Data website. Other record requests go through the office in person, by mail, or by email.
| Office | Union County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 West Fifth Street Marysville, OH 43040 |
| Phone | 937-645-4110 |
| Fax | 937-645-4170 |
| Records Email | ssanders@unioncountyohio.gov |
Recent Arrests at the Tri-County Regional Jail
Union County uses the Tri-County Regional Jail for all inmate housing. The jail serves three counties: Union, Champaign, and Madison. It sits at 4099 State Route 559, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044. The phone is 937-834-5000 and fax is 937-834-9975. Scott Springhetti is the Executive Jail Director and Luke Mckee is the Assistant Jail Director.
The Tri-County Regional Jail is a minimum to maximum security facility. It holds people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Some inmates are waiting for trial. Others are serving their sentence or waiting for transfer to state prison. The jail posts a public inmate roster that lists everyone alphabetically by last name. Each entry shows the inmate's name, mugshot, arrest date, booking number, charges, bond amount, and next court date.
Commissary funds can go on an inmate's account through the onsite kiosk, online at Access Corrections, or by phone at 866-345-1884. You need the inmate's full name and ID number. Visitation runs every day from 7 AM to 10 PM using video monitors. Visitors can use terminals on site or connect from home with a smartphone or laptop. Schedule your visit at least 24 hours ahead of time.
Mail goes to: Inmate Name, Tri-County Regional Jail, 4099 State Route 559, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044. Staff does not read the letters but opens all mail to check for contraband.
Union County Arrest Records and Ohio Law
Under the Ohio Public Records Act (ORC 149.43), arrest records in Union County are public. Booking logs, incident reports, and jail rosters must be available for inspection during regular business hours. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The law does not let a public office force you to give your name or state your purpose.
Some exemptions apply. Medical records of inmates are not public. Confidential investigative records stay sealed if releasing them could compromise an ongoing case, reveal a confidential source, or put someone at risk. If any records are denied, the office must give you a written explanation citing the legal authority for the refusal.
If you feel your request was wrongly denied, you can file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims. The court can order the records released and may award damages up to $1,000.
Court Records in Union County
The Union County Clerk of Courts keeps records for criminal and civil court cases. The office is at 215 W 5th Street, Marysville, OH 43040. They have a public record search online for case information. This is where you can see what happened after someone was arrested and charged.
For people sentenced to state prison from Union County, use the ODRC Offender Search to find their current status. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction tracks everyone in the state prison system. You can also track inmates through VINELink, which sends you alerts when someone is released or transferred. This free service covers both county jails and state prisons across Ohio.
VINELink is a good option when you want ongoing updates about an inmate rather than just a one-time search. You sign up, pick the person to track, and choose how you want to be notified. Options include email, text, or phone call.
The Ohio BCI WebCheck system handles formal background checks. These require fingerprints and cost about $22 for an Ohio-only check or $55 for a combined Ohio and FBI check. Walk-in fingerprinting is available at approved locations across the state.
Note: The Clerk of Courts online search may not include records from lower courts or municipal cases.
Cities in Union County
Union County is in central Ohio. The county seat is Marysville. All arrests in the county are processed through the Tri-County Regional Jail in Mechanicsburg.
Communities include Marysville, Richwood, Plain City, and Milford Center. None of these have individual arrest pages, but all bookings show up on the Tri-County Regional Jail roster.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Union County. The Tri-County Regional Jail also serves Champaign and Madison Counties, so inmates from all three show up on the same roster.