There are over 110,000 arrests made in Arkansas annually, about 24,000 of which occur in Pulaski County. According to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, the county's arrest records are accessible to the public. Anyone can obtain copies of arrest records in the county for a cost ranging from $0.50 to $75.
However, certain arrest records are exempted from public access for security, sensitivity, or privacy reasons. Arrest records of juveniles, expunged/sealed records, and records involving active investigations are typically close to the public. Only authorized persons such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, the Pulaski County Attorney's Office, and individuals named on the records may access these records.
Pulaski County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, including the county's Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and the state police.
Interested persons may obtain Pulaski County's arrest records from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office by submitting their requests to the Sheriff's Office's Records Section at:
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
2900 South Woodrow
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 340-6930
Fax: (501) 340-7080
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office also provides arrest information on the Pulaski County Inmate Roster.
Interested parties can visit the local police department in charge of the city or municipality where an arrest was made to view Pulaski County arrest records. They will be required to provide details such as the person's name and the date of the arrest. They might also be required to pay a fee to obtain copies of the arrest records.
In addition, some police departments in Pulaski County provide online platforms for accessing their incident and arrest logs. Major police departments in the county include the following:
Records of arrests made by law enforcement agencies across the state are maintained by the Identification Bureau under the Arkansas State Police. Authorized parties, including law enforcement agencies, employers, professional licensing bodies, and eligible individuals can conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history checks on the Information Network Arkansas (INA) portal provided by the ASP. The use of INA attracts an annual subscription fee of $75 and there are additional fees for each search. Alternatively, record seekers can complete an appropriate Background Check Form and submit it with applicable fees by mail or in person to:
Arkansas State Police
Identification Bureau
1 State Police Plaza Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
It costs $25 per request and the check or money order must be made payable to the Arkansas State Police.
Pulaski County criminal records contain arrest records for arrests that led to formal charges. The Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk maintains copies of the county's criminal records. Persons interested in accessing these records can call the County Clerk's Office at (501) 340-8766 or visit the office in person at:
Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk
401 West Markham Street
Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
In addition, record seekers may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access the county's arrest records. These resources typically provide more convenient and faster access.
Pulaski County has an arrest rate of 45 per 1,000 population. Below are some arrest figures recorded in Pulaski County:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 48 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 5 |
| Robbery | 140 |
| Forcible Rape | 37 |
| Aggravated Assault | 985 |
| Simple Assault | 1,778 |
| Arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 324 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 156 |
| Larceny | 1,935 |
| Kidnapping | 38 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 23,956 |
Source: Arkansas State Police
It is situated in Pulaski county, Arkansas with a total number of 258 employees - 15 female, 116 male officers and 127 civilians. Pulaski County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is AR0600000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cammack Village Police Department | 2710 N McKinley St | 501-663-8267 |
| Jacksonville Police Department | 1400 Marshall Rd | 501-982-3191 |
| Little Rock Police Department | 700 W. Markham st | (501) 371-4829 |
| Maumelle Police Department | 2002 Murphy Dr | 501-851-1337 |
| North Little Rock Police Department | 200 W Pershing Blvd | 501-758-1234 |
| Sherwood Police Department | 2201 E Kiehl Ave | (501) 835-1583 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| J. Aaron Hawkins Sr. Center | 22522 Asher Road | 501-897-2256 |
| Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center | 3001 West Roosevelt Road | 501-340-6691 |
| Wrightsville Unit | P.o. Box 1000 | 501-897-5806 |