Request Records

Police Records & Reports

Police reports and crash reports may be requested through the appropriate system or the Lorain Police Department Records Department. All requests are subject to Ohio public records law and investigative restrictions.

Before You Request a Record

Please review the following before submitting a request:

Some reports may not be immediately available due to active investigations
Requests should be submitted at least 24 hours after the incident
Most reports are available within 72 hours
Availability depends on report type and investigative status

Police Reports (Non-Crash)

Police reports may be requested directly from the Lorain Police Department Records Department.

Request Methods

Email: lpdrecordsrequest@cityoflorain.org
Fax: 440-204-2541

Please include as much identifying information as possible (date, location, names).

Crash Reports

Most traffic crash reports are obtained through the Ohio Department of Public Safety Crash Retrieval System.

To locate a crash report, at least one of the following is required:

County of crash
Date of crash
Driver’s last name
Agency that handled the report

Request a Crash Report Online

Ohio Traffic Crash Retrieval System

Recent Crash Reports

If a crash report is less than 5 days old, it may not yet be available online.

For assistance, contact the Lorain Police Department Records Department: 440-204-2114

Private Property Crashes

Crash reports involving private property are handled by the Lorain Police Department.

To request a private property crash report:

Visit the Lorain Police Department in person
Email: lpdrecordsrequest@cityoflorain.org

Important Notes

Investigative reports may be delayed or restricted
Some information may be redacted as required by law
Records staff may contact you if additional information is needed