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Colbert County Arrest Records

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Colbert County, AL Arrest Records

What Are Colbert County Arrests Statistics?

Colbert County had 1,194 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 599.45 per 100.000 population which is by 18.89% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 58 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Baldwin and county Bibb it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

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  • 1,194Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 599.45Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 58Violent crime arrests

Colbert County Recent Arrests Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Colbert is larceny/theft - 151 arrests followed by burglary - 84 and aggravated assault - 42 arrests.

  • 151Larceny/Theft
  • 84Burglary
  • 42Aggravated Assault

Colbert County Arrests: Violent vs. Non-Violent Crimes

Violent crime in Colbert County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased but not the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 100.65 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 6.29% higher.

Colbert County Arrest Records by type from 2004-2017

Colbert County Police Reports

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Colbert county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Colbert county police reports, Colbert county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the officer find the documents you need.

Colbert county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Colbert county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Colbert County Mugshots

Colbert County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

Colbert county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Colbert county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.

Additionally , when a judge issues an Colbert county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Colbert County Police Departments

DepartmentAddressPhone
Cherokee Police Department3752 Old Lee Hwy(256)359-4959
Leighton Police Department8900 Main St(256)446-8479
Muscle Shoals Police DepartmentPO Box 2624 1000 Avalon Avenue(256)383-6746
Sheffield Police Department600 N Montgomery Ave(256)383-1771
Tuscumbia Police Department218 South Dickson Street(256)383-3121

Colbert County Jail Inmate Roster

COLBERT County has 108 jails with an average daily population of 505 inmates with a total of 108 jail population. When breaking down the COLBERT County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 17% with 18 female and 100 male inmates.

  • 108Jails
  • 108Prisoners
  • 309 %Jail Rate

How Does Colbert County Jail Inmate Search Work?

Colbert County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Colbert county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Colbert County Booking

Colbert county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Colbert county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Colbert county booking records without any type of permission .

Colbert County Jail

  • Agency Name: Colbert County Jail
  • State: AL
  • City: Tuscumbia
  • Type: County
  • Address: 201 North Main Street
  • Phone Number: 256-383-0741
  • Fax: 256-386-8599
  • Email: info@colbertsheriff.net
  • Website: http://www.colbertsheriff.net/
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