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
Popular Pages
Seeking Information in Homicide Investigation – 700 Block of Hathaway Road
Jul 28 2025
The Allen County Sheriff's Department is requesting the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation. Sometime between the evening hours of Friday, July 25, 2025, and the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, a homicide occurred in the 700 block of Hathaway Road.
2025 SHERIFF SALES
Jul 24 2025
List of 2025 Allen County Sheriff Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
Fatal crash in western Allen County
Jul 24 2025
At 3:03AM, the Allen County Sheriff's Department received reports of a crash at US 30 W and West Countyline Rd. Officers arrived and located the crash scene in the westbound lanes of US 30.
