Story County, IA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

As the main law enforcement agency in Story County, the Sheriff's Office maintains details of arrests that occur across communities in the county. Interested persons may request these records by submitting a written request in person or via mail to the agency's location at

1315 South B Avenue

Nevada, IA 50201

Phone: (515) 382-7462

Requesters may also view information on individuals detained in the county through the online Inmate Roster.

Local police departments are municipal-level law enforcement agencies that operate within cities and townships. In addition to maintaining public safety, these local agencies may maintain arrest records within their respective jurisdictions.

Requesters may obtain police arrest records by contacting the local police department serving the vicinity where the arrest occurred. Local agencies often have record offices where residents can obtain physical copies of records. Additionally, they may also provide electronic access to records through public record portals and incident report websites. Listed below are some of the major local police departments in Story County.

• Ames Police Department
• Huxley Police Department
• Nevada Police Department
• Story Police Department

Statewide criminal history information maintained by the Iowa Department of Public Safety includes arrest records from Story County and other communities in the state. To request these records, complete the online Criminal History Record Check Billing Form and make the required payment using a credit card or prepaid account. Alternatively, submit a completed Billing Form along with the required payment in person or via mail to the agency's office located at:

Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation

Support Operations Bureau

Dissemination Unit

215 E 7th St

Des Moines, IA 50319

Mail requests cost $15, which requesters may pay using various methods, including credit cards, debit cards, money orders, cash, and prepaid DCI accounts.

In Story County, the District Court handles criminal charges filed by law enforcement agencies following an arrest. Information on arrests resulting in these charges is often included in the official records of the court's proceedings maintained by the Clerk of Court. These records are available through the Iowa Courts Online Electronic Docket Record Search.

Alternatively, you may request official copies of criminal court records by submitting a written request in person or via mail to the Clerk of Court's office located at:

1315 South B Avenue

Nevada, IA 50201

Phone: (515) 382-7410

Third-party websites like InfoTracer also feature search tools where interested persons may find arrest records maintained by various law enforcement agencies at different levels of government.