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Mississippi County Arrest Records

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Mississippi County, AR Arrest Records

What are Mississippi County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Mississippi had 1,014 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 630.33 per 100,000 residents. This is 14.71% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 16 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Mississippi also processed 254 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Benton and Craighead, Mississippi is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 1,014Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 630.33Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 16Violent crime arrests

Mississippi County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Mississippi is larceny/theft totaling 147, followed by burglary, and then motor vehicle theft.

  • 147Larceny/Theft
  • 75Burglary
  • 32Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Mississippi County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Mississippi tallied 16 violent crimes and 254 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Mississippi is lower by 14.71% than the national average.

Mississippi County Crime Rate from 2003-2017

Mississippi County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

The majority of arrests made in Mississippi are between the ages of 21-30. The age group committing the fewest number of crimes is between the ages of 10-20.

Mississippi County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Mississippi County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Mississippi 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 Mississippi county police reports, Mississippi 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.

Mississippi 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 Mississippi county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Mississippi County Mugshots

Mississippi 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.

Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.

Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Mississippi county, Arkansas with a total number of 90 employees - 1 female, 40 male officers and 49 civilians. Mississippi County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is AR0470000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Mississippi County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Arkansas
  • City: Luxora
  • Type: County
  • Address: 685 North County Road 599
  • Phone Number: (870) 658-2242
  • Email: info@mississippicountysheriffar.org
  • Website: http://www.mississippicountysheriffar.org/

Police Departments in Mississippi County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Blytheville Police Department201 W Walnut St870-762-0405
Dell Police DepartmentPO Box 206(870)564-2807
Gosnell Police Department307 South Airbase Highway870-532-2111
Keiser Police Department102 AR-181870-526-2300
Leachville Police Department116 S Main St870-539-6713
Luxora Police Department204 North Main St(870) 658-2629
Osceola Police Department401 W Keiser Ave870-563-5245

Mississippi County, AR Jail and Inmate Records

MISSISSIPPI County has 170 jails with an average daily population of 260 inmates with a total of 172 jail population. When breaking down the MISSISSIPPI County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 16% with 28 female and 163 male inmates.

  • 170Jails
  • 172Prisoners
  • 589 %Jail Rate

How Does Mississippi County Inmate Search Work?

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

Mississippi County Booking

Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi county booking records without any type of allowance .

Prisons and Jails in Mississippi County

NameAddressPhone
Mississippi County Jail & Juvenile Detention Center685 North Co Road 599870-658-2242
Mississippi County Work Release CenterP.O. Box 10870-658-2214
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