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Madison County Arrest Records

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Madison County, IL Arrest Records

What are Madison County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Madison had 2,950 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 442.13 per 100,000 residents. This is 40.17% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 150 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Madison also processed 1,025 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Bond and Boone, Madison is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 2,950Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 442.13Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 150Violent crime arrests

Madison County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Madison is larceny/theft totaling 718, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 718Larceny/Theft
  • 239Burglary
  • 102Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Madison County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Madison tallied 150 violent crimes and 1,025 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Madison is lower by 40.17% than the national average.

Madison County Crime Rate from 2010-2017

Madison County Police Records

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

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

Madison County Mugshots

Madison 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.

Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Madison county, Illinois with a total number of 163 employees - 5 female, 79 male officers and 79 civilians. Madison County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IL0600000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Madison County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Alton Police Department1700 E Broadway618.463.3505
Bethalto Police Department213 N. Prairie St.618-377-5266
East Alton Police Department211 N. Shamrock(618)259-6212
Edwardsville Police Department400 N. Main(618) 656-2131
Granite City Police Department2330 Madison Avenue(618) 877.6111
Hartford Police Department507 N Delmar Ave618-254-4393
Highland Police Department820 Mulberry Street(618) 654-2131
Maryville Police Department2500 N Center St618-344-8899
Roxana Police Department400 S. Central Avenue618-254-1945
South Roxana Police Department211 Sinclair Ave618-254-7469
Troy Police Department116 E Market St618-667-6731
Wood River Police Department111 Wood River Avenue618-251-3113

Madison County, IL Jail and Inmate Records

MADISON County has 280 jails with an average daily population of 952 inmates with a total of 280 jail population. When breaking down the MADISON County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 14% with 40 female and 240 male inmates.

  • 280Jails
  • 280Prisoners
  • 158 %Jail Rate

How Does Madison County Inmate Search Work?

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

Madison County Booking

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

Madison County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Madison County

NameAddressPhone
Madison County IL Juvenile Detention Home100 West Fifth Avenue618-692-1002
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