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 with over 36 years of service 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 has also served as a polygraphist for 18 Years, a SWAT Team member for 12 Years, a 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
Popular Pages
Fatal Crash on I69 NB In the Area Of the 308 Mile Marker
Jan 17 2026
On January 17, 2026, at approximately 7:21 p.m., officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of I-69 northbound near the 308-mile marker for a report of a red pickup truck in a ditch.
2026 SHERIFF SALES
Jan 16 2026
List of 2026 Allen County Sheriff Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
Southwest Allen County School Bus Involved in Crash 11000 Block of Ernst Road
Jan 13 2026
On January 13, 2026, at approximately 3:57 p.m., officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 11000 block of Ernst Road regarding reports of a school bus in a ditch.
