Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail (2024)

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Here are recent bookings by the Porter County Sheriff's Department. All information is taken directly from thewebsite.

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Anthony McClendon

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Gerardo Gandara

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Courtney Goheen

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Charles Chenault

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Enrique Torres-Flores

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Joshua Pittman

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Kevin Cahillane

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Brian Wallace

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Jacqueline Britton

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George Burks

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Cody Gordon

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Michael Adams

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Warren Parobek

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David Pitts Jr.

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Sabria Van

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Ross Williams

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James Grveles

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John Wilcher

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Justin Stein

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Hunter Slucter

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Jeremy Knotts

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Daniel Nashkoff

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FAQs

How do I find recent local arrests? ›

The public can find recent arrests within a California county or city through a sheriff or police department. These agencies often publish online arrest logs that provide summaries of recent arrests within a period.

How many inmates are in Porter County Jail? ›

About The Porter County Sheriff's Office. The Porter County Sheriff's Office has over 170 employees to patrol the county roads, maintain the security of the jail that houses over 400 inmates on a daily basis, protect the courts, and serve all court paperwork.

How do I find recent arrests in Indiana? ›

Inquirers may lookup arrest records online in Indiana through any of the Criminal History Records databases provided by the Indiana State Police or the county sheriff's records division. Felonies and misdemeanor arrest records, for instance, can be obtained through a Limited Criminal History (LCH) search.

How do I contact an inmate at Porter County Jail? ›

You may leave your inmate a voicemail (up to 3 minutes) by calling 1-866-516-0115 and select option 4.

What is the best free public records search? ›

In the United States, you can Access Court Records Electronically through the US Courts website as part of the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) project. This website also informs you of whether or not a case is actively involved in litigation. PACER allows you to search for cases through all US courts.

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To see a mugshot online, you need the inmate's name and the date of their arrest. Mugshots are public records, which means you should receive access to them.

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The GettingOut Android mobile app is the easiest way to stay connected with an incarcerated loved one or friend. Now you can post and share photos as well as send messages from your Android device to inmate contacts at select correctional facilities.

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Background. Los Angeles County operates the world's largest jail system, and despite an incarceration rate well below the national average, its jails remain critically overcrowded.

What jail has the most inmates? ›

With an inmate population of 19,836, almost the size of the nearby University of Southern California, and a budget worth over $700 million, Los Angeles County jail is the largest incarceration center in the US. It takes over 1,500 inmates to court every day.

How do I find out if someone is in local jail? ›

Members of the public who wish to obtain records of inmates incarcerated in county or city jails may contact the local arresting agency. Most local jail administrators provide inmate information on their website for each public access.

Is there an app to see local mugshots for free? ›

Arrests.org – Provides a free online database of arrest records and mugshots from jails and police departments across the United States. The Arrests.org app allows users to search for inmates by name, location, or booking date and view mugshots and arrest details.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Indiana? ›

In Indiana, inmate records are available to the general public for free by contacting the Indiana Department of Corrections in person or online through the Indiana Offender Database Search.

How do you know if an inmate blocked you on GettingOut? ›

Yes you would be able to tell,It would say that your unable to message that inmate,Or say if you go to the contacts page and click on the inmates name as if you were going to block he or she, it would say “your unable to unblock this inmate or block this inmate” because you would already be blocked on the inmates end, ...

How do I put money on a tablet for an inmate? ›

  1. Help your friends and family. deposit funds into your tablet. account by having them. follow these instructions: ...
  2. Send friends and family to. www.GettingOut.com/Create-Account. Deposit Funds.
  3. Send friends and family to. www.GettingOut.com/Deposit-Funds. Deposit funds into BOTH your. “Inmate Account” and their “Friends.

What can inmates do on the GettingOut app? ›

With the GettingOut mobile apps, making deposits, sending messages, sharing photos and receiving video calls is now easier and more convenient than ever.

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Yes, arrest records are public in Florida under the state's Sunshine Law (also called the Florida Public Records Law).

How do I find recent arrests in Michigan? ›

Several Michigan law enforcement agencies maintain arrest and other criminal records. You can access these records online through the websites of these government bodies. But MSP's Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) is the primary criminal history check tool where you can search for Michigan Arrest Records.

How do I find recent arrests in Texas? ›

How Do I Find Recent Arrests in Texas? Texas state residents can find information on recent arrests by visiting the police department, Sheriff's office, or law enforcement office in their municipality.

How do I find recent arrests in Illinois? ›

How Do I Find Recent Arrests in Illinois? Local law enforcement agencies typically publish a log of recent arrests on their websites. Interested persons may visit the Sheriff's Office, police department, or county jail website to find records relating to recent arrests.

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