Impound release information.

Please call dispatch before coming to verify whether a police release is required and to confirm where the vehicle is stored.

Important: Waffco enforces a strict cash only policy for impounds. Please call ahead for your total. Personal checks are not accepted.

Storage locations

Waffco Inc.
2350 Pike St. Lake Station, IN 46405

Waffco Inc. – Porter County / Portage
5349 US HWY 6, Unit B, Portage, IN 46368

Indiana State Police and Lake Station Police Department impounds are typically stored at the Lake Station location. Porter County Sheriff impounds are typically stored at the Portage location.

Before you come

Call dispatch first to verify location and release requirements
Bring cash only
Confirm the releasing police department’s hours
Bring identification and required documents

Indiana State Police

Release access: Full 24 hour access

Phone: 1-219-696-6242

1550 E 181st Ave Lowell, IN 46356

Lake Station Police Department

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday 8am–12 noon
Sunday – No releases

Phone: 1-219-962-1186

1969 Central Ave Lake Station, IN 46405

Porter County Sheriff’s Department

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday 8am–12 noon
Sunday – No releases

Phone: 1-219-477-3000

2755 IN-49 Valparaiso, IN 46383

Ogden Dunes Police Department

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday – No releases
Sunday – No releases

Phone: 1-219-762-4125

115 Hillcrest Rd, Portage, IN 46368

Lake County Sheriff’s Department

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday 8am–12 noon
Sunday – No releases

Phone: 1-219-755-3400

2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307