Sheriff’s Office
The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office shall provide the most professional, effective and courteous police service possible, at all times ALWAYS..!
-The protection of life and property will be our primary focus.
-We will uphold and defend the federal and Indiana state constitution.
-We will address crimes and offenders with diligent, conscientious and proactive initiatives.
-We will assist the public and all police agencies at any time and in any manner possible.
-We shall regard our office as a public trust and in the discharge of our duties, be constantly mindful of our primary obligation to serve the public efficiently and effectively.
-We shall administer the law and our duties in a just, impartial and reasonable manner regardless of an individual’s race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color or disability.
Sheriff, Christian E. NewtonNewton graduated the Huntington County Leadership Academy in 2006.
In 2012, Newton started a youth camp in Huntington County called Camp H.E.R.O. (Honor, Excellence, Respect & Opportunity). This is a week-long camp for kids between the ages of 8 & 13, where they are taught all facets of emergency services. The purpose of the camp is to increase communication and forge friendships between kids and those in emergency services. Counselors are made up of County Sheriff's Deputies, City Police, State Police, Town Marshalls, Conservation Officers, EMT personnel and the Fire Department.
In 2016, Newton attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA-Class #246.
Chris currently serves on the following Board of Directors for the following organization:
Chris was elected to serve as YOUR Sheriff in November 2018.
VINE: Victim Information & Notification EVERYDAY
Phone Numbers | 911 EMERGENCY ONLY 260-356-2520 (Main Office) 8am to 4:30pm only 260-356-8316 (Dispatch) 24 hours 260-356-3110 (Jail Station) 24 hours |
Fax Numbers | 260-358-4877 (Main Office Fax) 260-358-2670 (Dispatch Fax) |
Online Forms | Report an Anonymous Tip Address Advisory Form |