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Columbia County Arrest Records

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Columbia County, AR Arrest Records

What are Columbia County Arrest Statistics?

Columbia County had 204 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 263.59 per 100.000 population which is by 64.33% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 12 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Benton and county Cleveland it’s a safer place to live in.

  • 204Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 263.59Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 12Violent crime arrests

Columbia County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Columbia is larceny/theft - 25 arrests followed by burglary - 17 and aggravated assault - 12 arrests.

  • 25Larceny/Theft
  • 17Burglary
  • 12Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Columbia County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased along with 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 50.12% lower.

Columbia County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Columbia County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most of the county arrests fall into 21-30 age group whereas the least arrests are seen between people who are 51-60 years old.

Columbia County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Columbia County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Columbia 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 Columbia county police reports, Columbia 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.

Columbia 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 Columbia county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Columbia County Mugshots

Columbia 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.

Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Columbia county, Arkansas with a total number of 38 employees - 1 female, 21 male officers and 16 civilians. Columbia County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is AR0140000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Arkansas
  • City: Magnolia
  • Type: County
  • Address: 82 Columbia Rd 300
  • Phone Number: (870) 234-5331
  • Email: info@columbiacountysheriffar.org
  • Website: http://www.columbiacountysheriffar.org/

Police Departments in Columbia County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Magnolia Police Department205 N. Jackson870-234-2323

Columbia County, AR Jail and Inmate Records

COLUMBIA County has 74 jails with an average daily population of 323 inmates with a total of 74 jail population. When breaking down the COLUMBIA County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 7% with 5 female and 55 male inmates.

  • 74Jails
  • 74Prisoners
  • 462 %Jail Rate

How Does Columbia County Inmate Search Work?

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

Columbia County Booking

Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia county booking records without any type of permission .

Columbia County Jail

  • Agency Name: Columbia County Justice & Detention Facility
  • State: AR
  • City: Magnolia
  • Type: County
  • Address: 82 Columbia Road 300
  • Phone Number: 870-234-5331
  • Fax: 870-235-3715
  • Email: info@columbiacountysheriffar.org
  • Website: http://www.columbiacountysheriffar.org/page.php?id=10
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