Lima Busted Mugshots Database

Lima busted mugshots come through the Allen County Jail and the Lima Police Department. Every person arrested by Lima police gets transported to the Allen County Jail at 333 North Main Street. The jail holds up to 250 inmates and updates its online roster every 24 hours. You can search by name to find booking photos, charges, and bond amounts. The Lima Police records bureau at 117 East Market Street handles records requests by email since the in-person window is no longer open to the public. Ohio law makes these arrest records available under the Public Records Act.

Lima Busted Mugshots and Allen County

Lima is the seat of Allen County in northwest Ohio. Chief Kevin Martin runs the Lima Police Department at 117 East Market Street. Main phone is 419-227-4444. The records division phone is 419-221-5135. As of January 2026, the in-person records window is no longer open to the public. All records requests go through email at lpdrecords@limaohio.gov. If you have questions, call the records division.

The records bureau is open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All records get fulfilled electronically now. This is a change from how things used to work. If you need a busted mugshot from a Lima arrest, send an email with the person's name and any other details you have. The department responds during business hours.

The Allen County Sheriff's Office at 333 North Main Street handles the jail. Sheriff Matthew B. Treglia runs the department. Phone is 419-227-3535. The jail runs minimum to maximum security and holds up to 250 inmates. The online inmate roster updates every 24 hours and shows names, mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. You can search by first and last name. Every person arrested by Lima PD gets transported to the Allen County Jail for booking.

The City of Lima website shown above has links to city departments and services, including police department contact information for requesting busted mugshots.

Lima Arrest Records and Warrants

The Allen County Sheriff's Records Bureau handles records requests in person at 333 N. Main Street, online through the electronic request form on the website, and by email. Their arrest records list how many times a person was booked into the Allen County Jail. Computerized arrest records go back to 1986 only. These checks do not show the final outcome of charges. You need the full name and date of birth to run a search.

Payment for reports goes by money order or cashier's check for in-person requests. Mail requests need a certified check. Send payment to Allen County Sheriff's Office, 333 N. Main Street, Lima, Ohio 45801. Include a copy of the cost estimate letter with your payment. Under ORC 149.43, Lima and Allen County must provide public records when asked. You do not need to say why you want a busted mugshot or give your name.

The Allen County Sheriff's Warrants Division processes 1,000 to 1,300 active warrants and summons at any given time. Criminal warrant information is released in person only. You need proper identification. There is no most wanted list maintained at this time. The Lima Municipal Court at 117 E Market Street handles traffic, criminal, and civil cases. Phone is 419-221-5275. Case records are searchable on the Lima Clerk of Courts website.

Jail visitation at Allen County allows two 20-minute visits per week per inmate. Visits happen on Saturday and Sunday. Times vary based on where the inmate is housed within the jail.

Sealing Lima Busted Mugshots

Lima has a population of about 35,579 and covers 13.8 square miles. The crime rate is 477, which is higher than 94.9% of US cities and 121% above the Ohio average. Mayor Sharetta Smith leads city government. Phone is 419-998-5596. Email sharetta.smith@cityhall.lima.oh.us. The Allen County Recorder at 301 N. Main Street keeps property records. Recorder Mona Losh can be reached at mlost@allencountyohio.com. These are separate from arrest records but are also public under Ohio law.

The Allen County Warrants Division handles 1,000 to 1,300 active warrants at any given time. Warrant information is released in person only with proper identification. No most wanted list is currently maintained. If you need to check for active warrants tied to Lima busted mugshots, you have to visit the sheriff's office in person.

Ohio's record sealing law under ORC 2953.32 lets eligible people seal their criminal records from public view. File in the court that handled the case. Violent crimes and sex offenses are generally excluded. If the judge approves, BCI at the Ohio Attorney General's office updates its records. Video records for criminal defendants must be requested through their attorney using Rule 16 of Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure and go through the prosecutor's office.

The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from all of Ohio. VINELink tracks county and state inmates with free alerts by phone, email, or text. For broader criminal records searches beyond Allen County, contact BCI at 855-BCI-OHIO. The Lima Municipal Court at 117 E Market Street has searchable case records through its clerk of courts website for traffic, criminal, and civil cases tied to local busted mugshots. The Allen County Recorder at 301 N. Main Street maintains property records separately from arrest data.

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