Fountain County Jail Inmate Search
Find an Inmate in Fountain County
The adult jail for Fountain County is the Fountain County Jail. It is at 439 E 50 S, Covington, IN 47932. Call 765-793-3545 or 765-793-2410 (call either). Search the INjail Public Access inmate search first. Each option is below.
Is someone in custody in Fountain County?
- Start with the INjail Public Access inmate search and type the last name.
- Each record lists charges and bail.
- Also check VINELink, or the VINELink app for iPhone or VINELink app for Android.
- No result? Phone 765-793-3545 or 765-793-2410 (call either).
This county also shows up on the state INjail Public Access search.
↑ Back to the question listRelease after an arrest in this county
Under Criminal Rule 2.6, release in Fountain County usually comes without money bail. Money bail in this county means cash, 10 percent or a bond. See our bail page for each step.
↑ Back to the question listWhich nearby jails should I check?
People get moved. Check these:
- Montgomery County Jail (Montgomery County, Crawfordsville): 765-362-3740
- Parke County Jail (Parke County, Rockville): 765-569-5413 or 765-569-5151 (call either)
- Tippecanoe County Jail (Tippecanoe County, Lafayette): 765-423-1655 or 765-423-9388 (call either)
- Vermillion County Jail (Vermillion County, Newport): 765-492-3737 or 765-492-3838 (call either)
- Warren County Jail (Warren County, Williamsport): 765-764-4367
Where are federal prisoners held?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for the county: Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317-229-3700). Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question listWhat if ICE holds someone in Fountain County?
- ICE uses Form I-247A to ask the county to hold a person.
- Under Senate Enrolled Act 76 (July 1, 2026), the jail must comply with detainers.
- Under a 2025 law, staff at 439 E 50 S, Covington, IN 47932 flag some cases.
- ICE's 287(g) page listed no agreement here as of October 21, 2026.
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
What about youth arrested here?
Youth are held apart from adults. Call 765-793-3545 or 765-793-2410 (call either) about a child.
↑ Back to the question listWhere do prisoners go after sentencing?
Indiana keeps many Level 6 felons in jails like the Fountain County Jail. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I reach an inmate?
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Commissary: commissary guide.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Mail: inmate mail rules.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
How do I ask for a mugshot?
IC 5-14-3 leaves booking photos to the sheriff. A denial needs a reason. Ask the Fountain County Jail at 765-793-3545 or 765-793-2410 (call either). Denied in this county? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.
↑ Back to the question listWhat is the population of Fountain County?
This county has about 17,013 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). Covington is the county seat.
↑ Back to the question listWhich numbers help after a local arrest?
Numbers to call:
- Arrests in Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Kingman, Hillsboro, Newtown: ask the jail at 765-793-3545 or 765-793-2410 (call either) which agency made it.
- The sheriff's office: 765-793-3545 or 765-793-2410 (call either)
Fountain County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 765-793-3545
Physical Address:
439 E 50 S
Covington, IN 47932
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate Name
Fountain County Jail
439 E 50 S
Veedersburg IN 47987
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate Name
Fountain County Jail
439 E 50 S
Veedersburg IN 47987
Every year Fountain County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 2,240 offenders, and maintain an average of 112 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Fountain County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Fountain County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Indiana and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in Indiana or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Indiana, click below.
If you are searching for a prisoner in a Indiana State Prison click below.
If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Fountain County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/28/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 84.88% |
| Black | 2 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 6.98% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 2 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.16% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 1 | 1.16% |
| Other | 1 | 1.16% |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% |
Fountain County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/28/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 24 | 27.91% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 17 | 19.77% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 6 | 6.98% |
| State Jail Felony | 6 | 6.98% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 18 | 20.93% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 15 | 17.44% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Fountain County Inmate Sex - 10/28/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 77 | 89.53% |
| Female | 9 | 10.47% |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% |
Fountain County Inmate Age - 10/28/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 2.33% |
| 18-20 | 5 | 5.81% |
| 21-24 | 10 | 11.63% |
| 25-30 | 19 | 22.09% |
| 31-35 | 15 | 17.44% |
| 36-40 | 12 | 13.95% |
| 41-45 | 8 | 9.30% |
| 46-50 | 5 | 5.81% |
| 51-55 | 4 | 4.65% |
| 56-60 | 3 | 3.49% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 1.16% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.16% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 1.16% |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 765-793-3545
The Fountain County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Fountain County: Attica, Fountain and Veedersburg.