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Webster County Arrest Records

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Webster County, IA Arrest Records

What are Webster County Arrest Statistics?

Webster amassed 477 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Webster’s arrest rate was 470.51 per 100,000 residents. The county of Webster is 36.33% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 46 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Webster also experienced 127 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Dallas and Dubuque, Webster is a more dangerous place to reside.

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  • 477Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 470.51Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 46Violent crime arrests

Webster County Recent Arrest Trends

In Webster, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 56 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Webster, is burglary, and the third most common is aggravated assault.

  • 56Larceny/Theft
  • 54Burglary
  • 42Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Webster, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Webster has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Webster experienced 46 violent crimes and 127 non-violent crimes. When comparing Webster to the national average of 739.02, Webster is lower by 36.33% than the national average.

Webster County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Webster County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Webster are perpetrated by people between the ages of 31-40. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 51-60.

Webster County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Webster County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Webster 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 Webster county police reports, Webster 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.

Webster 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 Webster county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Webster County Mugshots

Webster 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.

Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster 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.

Crime Demographics by Gender and Race

Felony Crime Rate by Gender

The majority 100% of felonies committed in Webster, are committed by males. The rest of them 0% are committed by females.

Webster County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Webster county, Iowa with a total number of 34 employees - 2 female, 14 male officers and 18 civilians. Webster County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IA0940000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Webster County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Iowa
  • City: Fort Dodge
  • Type: County
  • Address: 702 1st Avenue South
  • Phone Number: 515-573-1410
  • Fax: 515-573-2011
  • Email: wcsheriff@webstercountyia.org
  • Website: http://www.webstercountyia.org/

Police Departments in Webster County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Fort Dodge Police Department702 1st Ave S(515)573-1426

How Does Webster County Inmate Search Work?

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

Webster County Booking

Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster county booking records without any type of approval .

Webster County Jail

  • Agency Name: Webster County IA Law Enforcement Center
  • State: IA
  • City: Fort Dodge
  • Type: County
  • Address: 702 1st Avenue South
  • Phone Number: 515-573-1410
  • Fax: 515-573-2011
  • Email: wcsheriff@webstercountyia.org
  • Website: http://www.webstercountyia.org/sheriff.htm

Prisons and Jails in Webster County

NameAddressPhone
Fort Dodge Correctional Facility - Fort Dodge1550 L Street515-574-4700
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