How to Request Incident and Crash Reports from Allen County Sheriff's Office

Need a traffic crash report or criminal incident report? A little prep work goes a long way. Here's what to gather and how to request records from the Allen County Sheriff's Office Records Bureau.

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Before you reach out, gather the basics the Records Bureau needs to find your file. Start with the date and time of the incident or crash, plus the location. If you have a report number, include that too. It speeds things up considerably.

Tip: If you have a report number, include it in your request. It can make it easier to match your request to the correct report.

Email is the easiest way to submit your request. Send it to records@acso-oh.us with the key details: date/time, location, and the report number if you have it.

Prefer to handle things in person? The Records Bureau is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Note: Email requests go to records@acso-oh.us. Include as many specific details as possible in your message to make searching easier.

You can pick up reports in person at the Allen County Sheriff's Office Records Bureau. Hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Hard copies cost $0.04 per page, whether you pick them up, have them mailed, or faxed. For mailed copies, you'll need to prepay postage.

  • In-person pickup (complaint report or traffic crash report): $0.04 per page
  • Mailed or faxed copies: $0.04 per page, and postage must be prepaid

Photographs associated with your report are available too. You can get them emailed for free, or on a CD for $10.

Tip: Digital copies work for most people. Ask for photos by email and you won't pay a thing.

Questions? Contact the Records Bureau at 419-227-3535 or records@acso-oh.us. Include as much detail as you can upfront, especially the date, time, location, and any report number you have.

  1. Gather the key details: Write down the date and time of the incident or crash, the location, and the report number if available.
  2. Submit your request by email: Send your information to records@acso-oh.us.
  3. Call if you need help: Reach the Records Bureau at 419-227-3535 if you have questions about your request.
  4. Pick up in person if needed: Reports and records can be picked up Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

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