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Whitfield County Arrest Records

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Whitfield County, GA Arrest Records

What are Whitfield County Arrests Statistics?

Whitfield amassed 4,862 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Whitfield’s arrest rate was 1,339.53 per 100,000 residents. The county of Whitfield is 81.26% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 138 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Whitfield also experienced 1,263 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Bryan and Burke, Whitfield is a more dangerous place to reside.

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  • 4,862Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,339.53Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 138Violent crime arrests

Whitfield County Jail Recent Arrests

In Whitfield, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 815 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Whitfield, is burglary, and the third most common is aggravated assault.

  • 815Larceny/Theft
  • 342Burglary
  • 112Aggravated Assault

Whitfield County Arrests:Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Whitfield, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Whitfield has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Whitfield experienced 138 violent crimes and 1,263 non-violent crimes. When comparing Whitfield to the national average of 739.02, Whitfield is higher by 81.26% than the national average.

Whitfield County Arrest Records by type from 2006-2017

Whitfield County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Whitfield are perpetrated by people between the ages of 21-30. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 71-80.

Whitfield County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Whitfield County Police Reports

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Whitfield county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Whitfield county police reports, Whitfield county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts 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 administrator find the records you need.

Whitfield county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Whitfield county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Whitfield County Mugshots

Whitfield County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

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

Typically , when a judge issues an Whitfield county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

Mugshots are readily show up online as they are public records. Information informational portals offer mugshots with other types of documents such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

Police Departments in Whitfield County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Dalton Police Department301 Jones St(706)278-3333
Tunnel Hill Police Department201 G Vaughn Pkwy(706)673-5535

Whitfield County, GA Jail Inmate Search

WHITFIELD County has 409 jails with an average daily population of 253 inmates with a total of 420 jail population. When breaking down the WHITFIELD County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 20% with 86 female and 367 male inmates.

  • 409Jails
  • 420Prisoners
  • 607 %Jail Rate

How Does Whitfield County Inmate Search Work?

Whitfield County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Whitfield county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Whitfield County Jail Booking

Whitfield county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Whitfield county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Whitfield county booking records without any type of approval .

Whitfield County Jail

  • Agency Name: Whitfield County Jail
  • State: GA
  • City: DALTON
  • Type: County
  • Address: 805 PROFESSIONAL BOULEVARD
  • Phone Number: 706-278-1233
  • Website: http://www.wcso.com/
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