Craighead County, AR Arrests & Jail Records

The Craighead County Sheriff's Office ensures public safety within communities in the county. It also has the authority to maintain official records of its activities, including arrests. To obtain records from the Sheriff's Office, visit or mail in a written request to any of the agency's locations listed below:

Western District Office

901 Willett Rd.

Jonesboro, AR 72401

Phone: (870) 933-4551

Eastern District Office

107 Cobean Blvd.

Lake City, AR 72437

Phone: (870) 237-4511

Additionally, details of individuals incarcerated in the county are available online through the Sheriff's Office Jail Roster webpage.

Local police departments provide law enforcement services within various communities in Craighead County. These local agencies have the authority to make arrests and maintain official information on crime-related activities. As such, requesters looking to access details of arrests within a particular municipality may contact the local police department operating within the area. Local agencies may also provide public access to arrest records through records portals and incident report websites. Listed below are some of the local Police Departments in Craighead County.

• Bay Police Department
• Jonesboro Police Department
• Brookland Police Department
• Lake City Police Department

The Arkansas State Police is the official custodian of state-level criminal records. These records include information on crime-related activities across the state, including those in Craighead County.

Records maintained by the Arkansas State Police may be accessed online through the Arkansas Criminal History (ARCH) system, which provides limited access to criminal records. A search through this system costs $24, payable by debit or credit card.

For detailed records, use the Online Criminal Background Check System. To use this portal, the requesters must be part of the individuals or entities authorized by law to conduct the search. A written consent of the record subject is also required.

Following an arrest in Craighead County, law enforcement agencies may file charges against the arrested persons at the Circuit Courts or the District Courts. These courts maintain records of their respective proceedings, including information on arrests, warrants, and detentions in criminal cases.

Interested persons may search for Craighead County criminal court records by name through the statewide case search portal. Alternatively, requesters may contact the Clerk's Office within the court where the case was heard.

Privately-owned search tools like InfoTracer also offer access to Craighead County arrest and criminal court records. These websites often feature various search tools that help users find records easily.