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Mitchell County Arrest Records

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Mitchell County, IA Arrest Records

What are Mitchell County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Mitchell had 58 arrests during the past three years. For 2016, the arrest rate was 120.78 per 100,000 residents. This is 83.66% lower than the national average of 739.12 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 0 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Mitchell also processed 13 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Butler and Crawford, Mitchell is a more dangerous place to live.

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  • 58Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 120.78Arrest rate in 2016 per 100.000 population
  • 0Violent crime arrests

Mitchell County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Mitchell is burglary totaling 10, followed by larceny/theft, and then motor vehicle theft.

  • 10Burglary
  • 2Larceny/theft
  • 1Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Mitchell County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2016, Mitchell tallied 0 violent crimes and 13 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.12, Mitchell is lower by 83.66% than the national average.

Mitchell County Crime Rate from 2001-2016

Mitchell County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

The majority of arrests made in Mitchell are between the ages of 41-50. The age group committing the fewest number of crimes is between the ages of 41-50.

Mitchell County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Mitchell County Police Records

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

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

Mitchell County Mugshots

Mitchell 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.

Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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.

Crime Demographics by Gender and Race

Felony Crime Rate by Gender

Most of the felonies committed in Mitchell, 100%, are perpetrated by females. The remainder of 0% is committed by males.

Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Mitchell county, Iowa with a total number of 14 employees - 0 female, 7 male officers and 7 civilians. Mitchell County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IA0660000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Mitchell County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Iowa
  • City: Osage
  • Type: County
  • Address: 211 S 6th St
  • Phone Number: 641-732-4740
  • Email: dlackore@mitchellcoia.us

Police Departments in Mitchell County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Osage Police Department432 Main St(641)732-3777

Mitchell County, IA Jail and Inmate Records

MITCHELL County has 3 jails with an average daily population of 3,593 inmates with a total of 3 jail population. When breaking down the MITCHELL County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 0% with 0 female and 2 male inmates.

  • 3Jails
  • 3Prisoners
  • 48 %Jail Rate

How Does Mitchell County Inmate Search Work?

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

Mitchell County Booking

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

Mitchell County Jail

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