Crime & Safety Report for On 300 S, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Domestic Dispute

07/10/2026 12:09 PM

S 1100 W, Rensselaer, IN 47978

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open 911 call that disconnected from a residence near South 1100 West in the Rensselaer area. Records indicate a prior history of possible unwanted guests and domestic issues at that location.

Traffic

07/06/2026 05:55 PM

W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN 47978

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible disabled passenger car westbound near a highway exit ramp. The vehicle was reported off the roadway and was later removed. State police were reportedly advised about a semi-truck in the same area.

Missing Person

07/04/2026 07:17 PM

W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN 47978

As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement searched the fairgrounds for a reported missing child. The child was later located at a gas station in town, and a unit was sent there to pick him up and notify his guardian at home.

Disturbance

07/04/2026 05:50 PM

W Clark St, Rensselaer, IN 47978

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported disturbance at the county fairgrounds beer garden. A subject reportedly walked west from the beer garden and was described as wearing a black cowboy hat. Officers checked on a vehicle off the roadway that was not a hazard and gave someone a courtesy ride.

Traffic

07/04/2026 02:56 AM

S Airport Rd, Rensselaer, IN 47978

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible single-vehicle crash involving a red pickup truck on South Airport Road near a nearby intersection. The truck reportedly had one occupant and no injuries were reported.