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Leon County Arrest Records

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Leon County, FL Arrest Records

What Are Leon County Arrests Statistics?

The county of Leon had 7,834 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 790.77 per 100,000 residents. This is 7.00% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 362 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Leon also processed 1,914 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Broward and Gilchrist, Leon is a more dangerous place to live.

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  • 7,834Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 790.77Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 362Violent crime arrests

Leon County Recent Arrests

The most popular crime committed in Leon is larceny/theft totaling 1,431, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 1,431Larceny/Theft
  • 382Burglary
  • 295Aggravated Assault

Leon County Arrests: Violent vs. Non-Violent Crimes

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Leon County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Leon tallied 362 violent crimes and 1,914 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Leon is higher by 7.00% than the national average.

Leon County Arrest Records by type from 2004-2017

Leon County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

The majority of arrests made in Leon are between the ages of 21-30. The age group committing the fewest number of crimes is between the ages of 71-80.

Leon County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Leon County Police Reports

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

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

Leon County Jail Mugshots

Leon 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.

Leon 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 Leon 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 Leon 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.

Leon County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Leon county, Florida with a total number of 276 employees - 22 female, 127 male officers and 127 civilians. Leon County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is FL0370000, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Leon County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Florida
  • City: Tallahassee
  • Type: County
  • Address: 2825 Municipal Way
  • Phone Number: (850) 606-3300
  • Fax: (850) 606-3219
  • Email: woodm@leoncountyfl.gov
  • Website: http://lcso.leonfl.org/main.htm

Leon County Police Department

DepartmentAddressPhone
Tallahassee Police Department234 E 7th Ave850-891-4200

Leon County Jail Inmate Search

LEON County has 1,128 jails with an average daily population of 252 inmates with a total of 1,128 jail population. When breaking down the LEON County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 14% with 162 female and 908 male inmates.

  • 1,128Jails
  • 1,128Prisoners
  • 543 %Jail Rate

How Does Leon County Jail Inmate Search Work?

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

Leon County Jail Bookings

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

Leon County Jail

Leon County Jail, Detention Center & Prison Details

NameAddressPhone
Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center2303 Ronellis Drive850-488-7672
Tallahassee FCI501 CAPITAL CIRCLE, NE850-878-2173
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