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Lafayette County Arrest Records

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Lafayette County, AR Arrest Records

What are Lafayette County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Lafayette had 203 arrests during the past three years. For 2014, the arrest rate was 884.96 per 100,000 residents. This is 14.31% higher than the national average of 774.16 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 7 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Lafayette also processed 56 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Benton and Craighead, Lafayette is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 203Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 884.96Arrest rate in 2014 per 100.000 population
  • 7Violent crime arrests

Lafayette County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Lafayette is larceny/theft totaling 40, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 40Larceny/Theft
  • 15Burglary
  • 7Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Lafayette County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2014, Lafayette tallied 7 violent crimes and 56 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 774.16, Lafayette is higher by 14.31% than the national average.

Lafayette County Crime Rate from 2001-2014

Lafayette County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

The majority of arrests made in Lafayette are between the ages of 21-30. The age group committing the fewest number of crimes is between the ages of 31-40.

Lafayette County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Lafayette County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Lafayette county police reports may be located from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can show up in person and request files as county police records are available to anyone per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The files may include Lafayette county police reports, Lafayette county bookings and even pictures. These files are related to when a suspect is arrested, booked, and imprisoned. First, they are questioned, and basic details is taken while policemen fills out the report. Then the police takes images of the criminal, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bond the fees. Some areas may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to go there in person and may need to have the following details 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 attendant find the paperwork you need.

Lafayette county police records can show a lot of information about a criminal. A good illustration of police record might be a traffic crash report. Some files are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can obtain copies of Lafayette county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Lafayette County Mugshots

Lafayette County mugshots have been performed since the 1800s, shortly after the creation of photography. Then in 1888, a French law enforcement officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Collections of these images are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify suspects.

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

Also , when a judge issues an Lafayette county arrest warrant for other reasons , and the suspect does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help identity the suspect.

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

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

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

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Lafayette county, Arkansas with a total number of 26 employees - 1 female, 7 male officers and 18 civilians. Lafayette County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is AR0370000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Lafayette County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Arkansas
  • City: Lewisville
  • Type: County
  • Address: 1 Courthouse Square
  • Phone Number: (870) 921-4252

Police Departments in Lafayette County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Stamps Police Department207 E Antigo St870-533-4951

Lafayette County, AR Jail and Inmate Records

LAFAYETTE County has 25 jails with an average daily population of 284 inmates with a total of 25 jail population. When breaking down the LAFAYETTE County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 12% with 3 female and 22 male inmates.

  • 25Jails
  • 25Prisoners
  • 554 %Jail Rate

How Does Lafayette County Inmate Search Work?

Lafayette County inmate records are public documents that anyone can get a copy of easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the access to regarding Lafayette county inmate records which provide a lot of useful details about a person.

Lafayette County Booking

Lafayette county bookings are also helpful when looking for details on whether or not a person has been arrested. When a criminal is arrested, the officer fills out documents and then holds them in a prison , which essentially becomes their Lafayette county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, images , physical details, their name, and address, police officer who arrested them , the details of the crime, the location, and any cars that were involved. The general public has the power to read a copy of someone’s Lafayette county booking records without any type of allowance .

Lafayette County Jail

  • Agency Name: Lafayette County Jail & Sheriff
  • State: AR
  • City: Lewisville
  • Type: County
  • Address: 5 Courthouse Sq
  • Phone Number: 870-921-4252
  • Fax: 870-921-4256
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