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Indiana · Valparaiso

Porter County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Porter County, Indiana.

Jurisdiction Snapshot
Currently in Custody 276
Last Verified 20 Oct, 20:54 UTC
Agency: Porter County Sheriff's Office
Total in Custody
276
Active records on file
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Last Verified
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Active custody index

1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

Showing 276 active custody records for Porter County · Verified Oct 20, 2026 20:54 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Name Booked Charges Status
Thornton, Austin Emery
20 · M
#P00001264
20 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Eytcheson, Cody John
30 · M
#P00001794
20 Oct 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Narug, Ryan Jacob
23 · M
#P00001484
20 Oct 2026
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
In custody
Kimbrough, Kionna Andrea
19 · F
#P00005746
20 Oct 2026
  • PUBLIC ORDER- DISORDERLY CONDUCT
In custody
Gaskin, David William
57 · M
#P00028219
20 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Swisher, George Robert
25 · M
#P00005745
19 Oct 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
In custody
Hill, Layn Erin
36 · F
#P00356161
19 Oct 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • Operating A Vehicle With An BAC Of .15 Or More+2
Show all 4 charges
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • Operating A Vehicle With An BAC Of .15 Or More
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED PRIOR
In custody
Baughman, Clark Dean
59 · M
#P00005744
19 Oct 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
In custody
Schreiber, Kenneth R
39 · M
#P00005743
19 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Dodson, Jacrel Zaki
21 · M
#P00005741
19 Oct 2026
  • THEFT- VALUE OF PROPERTY AT LEAST $750 AND LESS THAT $50,000
In custody
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Name Booked Charges Status
Abbott, Ariah Nacole
21 · F
#P00005742
19 Oct 2026
  • ORGANIZED THEFT
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
In custody
Jenkins, Michael Charles
45 · M
#P00005738
19 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Moore, Keyvon Tanae
28 · F
#P00005737
19 Oct 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Shearry, Carl Edward
62 · M
#P00314449
19 Oct 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Schiess, Christopher Michael
21 · M
#P00362295
19 Oct 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Pickett, Frederic Avery
32 · M
#P00005735
19 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Dudley, Van Omar
37 · M
#P00362600
19 Oct 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Harmon, Wyatt Travis
18 · M
#P00005520
18 Oct 2026
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • THEFT- ALL OTHER LARCENY -NIBRS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • THEFT- ALL OTHER LARCENY -NIBRS
  • THEFT
In custody
Snider, Jayden Taylor
19 · M
#P00005366
18 Oct 2026
  • THEFT- ALL OTHER LARCENY -NIBRS
In custody
Wolak, Jayana Brooklyn
29 · F
#P00343039
18 Oct 2026
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
In custody
Mcguire, Edward Earl
66 · M
#P00322795
18 Oct 2026
  • COMMITMENT PRIOR CHARGE/ SENTENCE
In custody
Barnett, Derek Zachery
19 · M
#P00000410
17 Oct 2026
  • THEFT
In custody
Franklin, Elliot James
35 · M
#P00002516
16 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Antolick, Sandra M
62 · F
#P00005708
16 Oct 2026
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • NEGLECT OF DEPENDENT
In custody
Sherman, Michael James
39 · M
#P00310723
16 Oct 2026
  • INTIMIDATION
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • INTIMIDATION
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
  • DISORDERLY CONDUCT
In custody
Manley, Brian Andrew
48 · M
#P00005702
15 Oct 2026
  • RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - Crime Against Society
In custody
Thorpe, Donald Raymound
67 · M
#P00357078
15 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Skowronski, John Adam
37 · M
#P00359529
15 Oct 2026
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
In custody
Louchart, Michael Anthony-James
51 · M
#P00005700
14 Oct 2026
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS FIREARM BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
In custody
Foley, Bridget Amber
34 · F
#P00330912
13 Oct 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • POSSESSION OF COCAINE+3
Show all 5 charges
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • POSSESSION OF COCAINE
  • HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION SCHEDULE II, III, IV : A : M
  • POSSESSION PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
Hayes, Rochelle Marie
51 · F
#P00005689
13 Oct 2026
  • THEFT
  • FRAUD
In custody
Davaney, Lydia Rose
37 · F
#P00343661
12 Oct 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERS A MISD+2
Show all 4 charges
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERS A MISD
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED C MISD
  • OPERATING WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN BODY
In custody
Ondack, Jeremiah August
26 · M
#P00365599
12 Oct 2026
  • COMMITMENT PRIOR CHARGE
In custody
Lewis, Danny Lee
23 · M
#P00002886
12 Oct 2026
  • COMMITMENT PRIOR CHARGE
In custody
Shelton, Lydia Alise
27 · F
#P00359450
12 Oct 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-MODERATE BODILY INJURY
  • UNLISTED/UNKNOWN CHARGE
In custody
Alexander, Sadie Elizabeth
32 · F
#P00349902
12 Oct 2026
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED BAC .08% LESS THAN .15
  • Operating A Vehicle With An BAC Of .15 Or More+3
Show all 5 charges
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED BAC .08% LESS THAN .15
  • Operating A Vehicle With An BAC Of .15 Or More
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION
In custody
Schwanke, Amber Dawn
43 · F
#P00329407
11 Oct 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT+3
Show all 5 charges
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
  • OPERATING WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN BODY
  • POSSESSION OF METH
  • POSSESSION COCAINE OR NARCOTICS
In custody
Lauderback, Amy Beth
44 · F
#P00305961
10 Oct 2026
  • INTIMIDATION
In custody
Rounds, Seandell Q
34 · M
#P00005671
10 Oct 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
In custody
Campbell, Alyssa Rae
20 · F
#P00004096
10 Oct 2026
  • POSSESSION COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT AGAINST FAMILY OR MEMBER LESS THAN 14 YEARS OLD+5
Show all 7 charges
  • POSSESSION COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT AGAINST FAMILY OR MEMBER LESS THAN 14 YEARS OLD
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-DEADLY WEAPON
  • COMMUNICATION- INTIMIDATION
  • POSSESSION COCAINE OR NARCOTICS
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY FELONY 6
  • POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
Pierson, Antione Leroy
22 · M
#P00005669
10 Oct 2026
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • MURDER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • MURDER
  • UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
In custody
Orosz, Austin Matthew
37 · M
#P00366216
09 Oct 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Hammer, Jason William
47 · M
#P00361231
08 Oct 2026
  • CHILD SOLICITATION
  • SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH A MINOR+1
Show all 3 charges
  • CHILD SOLICITATION
  • SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH A MINOR
  • CONTRIBUTE TO DELINQUENCY OF MINOR
In custody
Dean, Steven Darnell
35 · M
#P00005649
08 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Hackett, Michael Ryan
38 · M
#P00000065
08 Oct 2026
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Nowell, Shawn Kelly
27 · M
#P00361563
08 Oct 2026
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Grose, Christy Ann
68 · F
#P00030879
08 Oct 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
In custody
Adcock, Melissa Michelle
34 · F
#P00335962
07 Oct 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Keammerer, Matthew David
58 · M
#P00322297
06 Oct 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Wise, Gregory Kenneth
47 · M
#P00004746
06 Oct 2026
Not published by source
In custody
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Understanding Porter County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Porter County Jail. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

  • Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
  • Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
  • Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
  • Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Porter County Jail booking desk directly at (219) 477-3050.
Record Corrections & Compliance Desk Initial review within 24–72 hours • Resolution within 5 business days

If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

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Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Porter County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Porter County Jail
Physical / Booking Location: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Booking / Facility Phone: (219) 477-3050
Operating Agency: Jeff Balon
Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Porter County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Porter County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Porter County Jail directly.
Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

Read Search Guide
Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Porter County.

Bail amounts in Porter County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.
Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.
Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

Read Bail Guide
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Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Reported Commissary Provider Porter County Jail
Electronic Deposit & Commissary Vendor

ViaPath Technologies

Third-party electronic deposit and trust account portal reported for detainees housed at Porter County Jail. Confirm accepted transaction methods and current vendor status with facility staff before depositing.

Deposit Portal
1. Inmate ID / Booking #

Have full legal name and assigned booking or inmate ID number ready.

2. Confirm Facility

Select Porter County Jail.

3. Fund Posting & Availability

Posting schedules, settlement windows, and commissary purchase cutoffs are determined by vendor clearance and local facility trust accounting reconciliation. Check the vendor portal for active delivery timeframes.

Alternative Deposit Methods & Local Policy Notice

Physical lobby and mailed deposit rules depend strictly on local facility regulations and security standards:

  • Lobby Kiosks: Where installed, automated kiosks located in the public detention lobby typically accept cash and debit/credit cards during public lobby operating hours. Check local facility hours before traveling.
  • Postal Money Orders: Policies vary by jurisdiction. Some facilities accept certified US Postal Money Orders payable to the detainee with their booking number, while others reject all mailed funds in favor of digital vendors. Never send cash or personal checks. Contact records staff to confirm money order eligibility.
Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Read Commissary Guide
Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Porter County.

Reported Telecom Provider Porter County Jail
Inmate Telephone System / Vendor

ViaPath Technologies

Inmates held in Porter County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via ViaPath Technologies. Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.

Calling Portal

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Inmate Correspondence Dispatch Policy:

Detention facilities in Porter County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.

To confirm approved mailing format and verified destination address before dispatching:
Call Facility Desk: (219) 477-3050
Physical Detention Center: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Physical location only; verify postal routing before sending).
Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Read Communications Guide
Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Porter County.

Facility Visitation Status & Policy Notice:

Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Porter County Jail. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:

To confirm active visiting hours or scheduling requirements:
Call Facility Desk: (219) 477-3050
ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.
Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Read Visitation Guide
Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Porter County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Porter County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Wayne County Warrick County Jefferson County Houston County Canadian County Dorchester County
Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Porter County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How many inmates are currently detained in Porter County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 20, 2026, there are 276 individuals listed in Porter County custody. Of these active records, 79 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Porter County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Porter County Jail, located at 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (219) 477-3050.

How do bail and bond postings work in Porter County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Porter County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Porter County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Porter County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Porter County, Indiana. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Compliance Notice:

We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.

Facility Directory

Porter County Detention

Facility Name: Porter County Jail
Jail Location: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Inmate Info / Booking: (219) 477-3050
Operating Agency: Jeff Balon
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About This Public Record

Data Source: Porter County Sheriff's Office
Indexing Method: Direct sheriff record synchronization
Jurisdiction: Porter County, Indiana (IN)
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This website is an independent, non-governmental informational directory indexing publicly available county records, court clerks, and sheriff department resources. We are NOT a consumer reporting agency. The records referenced herein are public information and may not be used for employment screening, tenant background checks, insurance underwriting, or consumer credit assessment under 15 U.S.C. § 1681.