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Cerro gordo County Arrest Records

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Cerro Gordo County, IA Arrest Records

What are Cerro Gordo County Arrest Statistics?

Cerro Gordo County had 294 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 0.00 per 100.000 population. Among the 2017 arrests 11 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Benton and county Dallas it’s a safer place to live in.

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  • 294Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 0.00Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 11Violent crime arrests

Cerro Gordo County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Cerro Gordo is larceny/theft - 57 arrests followed by burglary - 31 and aggravated assault - 11 arrests.

  • 57Larceny/Theft
  • 31Burglary
  • 11Aggravated Assault

Cerro Gordo County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most of the county arrests fall into 21-30 age group whereas the least arrests are seen between people who are 71-80 years old.

Cerro Gordo County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Cerro Gordo County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Cerro Gordo county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Cerro Gordo county police reports, Cerro Gordo county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information 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 officer find the documents you need.

Cerro Gordo county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Cerro Gordo county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Cerro Gordo County Mugshots

Cerro Gordo County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

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

Additionally , when a judge issues an Cerro Gordo county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

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

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Crime Demographics by Gender and Race

Felony Crime Rate by Gender

Most of the Cerro Gordo felonies fall to males - 100% while women have a share of 0% felony crimes.

Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Cerro Gordo county, Iowa with a total number of 72 employees - 2 female, 18 male officers and 52 civilians. Cerro Gordo County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IA0170000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Iowa
  • City: Mason City
  • Type: County
  • Address: 17262 Lark Ave
  • Phone Number: 641-421-3000
  • Fax: 641-421-3135
  • Email: kpals@co.cerro-gordo.ia.us

Police Departments in Cerro Gordo County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Clear Lake Police DepartmentPO Box 291(641)357-2186
Mason City Police Department78 S Georgia Ave641-421-3636

Cerro Gordo County, IA Jail and Inmate Records

CERRO GORDO County has 74 jails with an average daily population of 585 inmates with a total of 74 jail population. When breaking down the CERRO GORDO County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 15% with 11 female and 63 male inmates.

  • 74Jails
  • 74Prisoners
  • 267 %Jail Rate

How Does Cerro Gordo County Inmate Search Work?

Cerro Gordo County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Cerro Gordo county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Cerro Gordo County Booking

Cerro Gordo county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Cerro Gordo county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Cerro Gordo county booking records without any type of permission .

Cerro Gordo County Jail

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