Baldwin County, AL Arrest Records, Warrants, and Jail Information

Located in East Texas, Angelina County is home to over 87,000 residents. The county is the 47th-largest county in Texas. Angelina County's economy is centered around forest products, manufacturing, and healthcare. The major cities and towns in the county include Lufkin (county seat), Diboll, Hudson, Huntington, and Zavalla.

Angelina County's average violent and property crime rates are 1,578.5 and 1,865.4 per 100,000 residents, respectively. The average violent crime rate is 333.9% higher than the national average, but the property crime average is nearly 3% below the national average.

The primary law enforcement agency in the county is the Angelina County Sheriff's Office. The office of the sheriff oversees the county jail and is the main public contact for law enforcement matters in the county.

Who Keeps Arrest Records in Angelina County, TX

The Angelina County Sheriff's Office oversees arrest records, jail bookings, inmate release data, and most warrant information at the county level. Other law enforcement agencies, such as city police, state troopers, and federal agents, can also make arrests and generate incident reports. However, they often share those records with the Sheriff's Office when an individual is booked into the county jail.

Types of Law Enforcement

Angelina County is home to several law enforcement agencies, including the county sheriff, city police departments, and federal law enforcement.

County Sheriff's Office

The Angelina County Sheriff's Office is the most comprehensive source for county-level arrest logs and jail rosters. The county sheriff's office manages:

• Arrest records across the county
• Jail bookings and inmate intake
• Active warrants
• Inmate release information
• The main county jail facility

City / Town Police Departments

Local police departments operate within Angelina County, such as those in Lufkin, Diboll, Hudson, and the City of Huntington. Although the city police conduct the arrest, individuals are typically booked into the Angelina County jail, and the Sheriff's Office handles local jail records.

Local police departments handle arrests within their municipal limits and maintain their own arrest or incident reports.

State Police / Highway Patrol

State police or the Texas Highway Patrol may conduct highway stops or investigate statewide or interjurisdictional crimes. If an arrest occurs in Angelina County, the person is often booked into the county jail. Also, the records may appear in county logs.

Federal Law Enforcement

Federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Homeland Security may investigate and arrest for violations of federal laws and regulations. These offenses include terrorism, drug trafficking, immigration, and cybercrime. Note that federal arrests typically do not show up in county records unless the individual is temporarily housed in the Angelina County jail.

University / College Police

There are universities/colleges, such as Angelina College, Central ISD, and Zavalla ISD, that have police departments. Their campus police handle on-campus incidents and make arrests within university property. Bookings are generally processed through the county jail.

What Angelina County Arrest Records Include

Arrest records in Angelina County typically contain the following details:

• Full name of the arrested person
• Age and date of birth
• Date and time of the arrest
• Arresting agency
• Location where the arrest occurred
• List of charges filed
• Associated Texas statute numbers
• Booking number or ID
• Bond or bail amount
• Related court case number
• Scheduled court appearance dates
• Current custody or jail status

Note that the exact details available in arrest records vary depending on the agency, jurisdiction, and case type. Some information may be withheld due to privacy laws, juvenile protections, or ongoing investigations.

Arrest Statistics in Angelina County, TX

Yearly, Angelina County reports about 1,370 violent crimes and 1,619 property crimes. The average violent crime rate is 1,578.5 per 100,000 residents, significantly above the national average by 333.9%. However, property crimes average 1,865.4 per 100,000, which is approximately 3% below the national average.

The table below shows a breakdown of arrest statistics in Angelina County:

Table: Crime Categories Snapshot

Source: Texas Department of Public Safety

Common Warrant Types in Angelina County, TX

Several types of warrants are issued in Angelina County. These warrants can be found in arrest records, and each serves a different legal purpose. Warrants are used by judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement to enforce court orders and investigate crimes. Depending on state laws, warrants may have different names and scopes of authority. The following warrants are common in Angelina County:

Arrest Warrant

An arrest warrant is issued when law enforcement or a prosecutor presents probable cause that a person has committed a crime. It is signed by a judge and gives law enforcement legal authority to arrest the individual.

Bench Warrant

Bench warrants are issued by judges when a person fails to appear in court or disobeys a court order. These warrants do not require new criminal charges and are often used for missed hearings or unpaid fines.

Civil Capias Warrant

A civil capias warrant is used in civil matters, such as unpaid child support or failure to comply with a subpoena. Although it originates from a civil case, this warrant can still lead to arrest and temporary detention until the issue is resolved.

Fugitive Warrant

Also called an out-of-county or out-of-state warrant, a fugitive warrant is issued when someone wanted elsewhere is located in Angelina County. Local authorities detain the individual until they can be transferred back to the jurisdiction that issued the original warrant.

Governor's Warrant

A governor's warrant is a formal document signed by the governor. It authorizes the arrest and transfer of a person wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence in another state.

Search Warrant

A search warrant allows law enforcement to enter and search a specific location for evidence related to a suspected crime. Issued by a judge based on probable cause, it is not an arrest warrant but may lead to one if illegal items or evidence are found during the search.

How To Search Angelina County Arrest Records?

According to the Texas Public Information Act, Angelina County arrest and jail records are accessible to the public via several methods. You can start by visiting the Angelina County Jail Roster for lists of current inmates held in the county jail/detention center. In addition, you can use the Angelina County Judicial Web Search to find court cases associated with arrests.

Alternatively, you may request records in person, by phone, or by email from the sheriff's office, jail, or clerk of court. However, written requests are generally required under Texas law. Although this may involve fees and require a valid ID.

Angelina County Jail & Detention Facilities

The following are jail and detention facilities in Angelina County:

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

Police Departments in Baldwin County

Baldwin County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Baldwin County