Allen County Sheriff's Department
Our Mission
The mission of the Allen County Sheriff’s Department is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Allen County by professionally working in partnership to provide safety, security and service to the community while upholding the constitutional responsibilities of the Office of Sheriff.
Sheriff Troy Hershberger
As a lifelong resident and over 34 years with the department, Sheriff Hershberger has made it his life’s mission to serve and protect the citizens of Allen County. Sheriff Hershberger was elected Sheriff of Allen County in November 2022 and was sworn into office on December 29, 2022.
Allen County Sheriff’s Department November 1989 – Present
Sheriff Hershberger began his long-running career at the Allen County Confinement Facility and has gone on to oversee nearly every division of the department. During his tenure, he’s also served as a polygraphist for 18 Years, a SWAT Team member for 12 Years, Bomb Squad Technician for 11 Years, and a K-9 Handler for 6 Years.
Boards and Certifications Past and Present:
- Board of Directors of the Alcohol Abuse Deterrent Program
- Advisory board for Great Kids Make Great Communities
- Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children
- YMCA Youth Services Bureau
- Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers
- YWCA of Northeast Indiana
- Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau
- Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Harassment
- Allen County’s Child Death Review Team
- Child Protection Team of Allen County
- Allen County School Safety Commission
- Board Member of the Combined Communications Partnership (Emergency Dispatch Center)
- Homeland Security Advisory Council Member
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FREE Event-Lights, Sirens & Sleigh Bells
Dec 08 2025
Join us for a fun, festive, and 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 community holiday celebration hosted by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Fire Protection DistrictBring the whole family for: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀Santa will be arriving in style with the help of our first responders, ready to meet families, take photos, and spread holiday cheer. Officers and firefighters will be on-site to serve hot chocolate, hand out stuffed animals, and enjoy a great evening with our community.𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘! No cost, no registration...just smiles and holiday spirit! Come out and make some fun memories with our community!
Fatal crash in eastern Allen County
Dec 08 2025
2026 SHERIFF SALES
Nov 25 2025
List of 2026 Allen County Sheriff Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
