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Winneshiek County Arrest Records

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Winneshiek County, IA Arrest Records

What are Winneshiek County Arrest Statistics?

Winneshiek amassed 112 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Winneshiek’s arrest rate was 194.54 per 100,000 residents. The county of Winneshiek is 73.68% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 8 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Winneshiek also experienced 32 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Dallas and Dubuque, Winneshiek is a more dangerous place to reside.

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  • 112Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 194.54Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 8Violent crime arrests

Winneshiek County Recent Arrest Trends

In Winneshiek, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 23 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Winneshiek, is aggravated assault, and the third most common is burglary.

  • 23Larceny/Theft
  • 7Aggravated Assault
  • 5Burglary

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Winneshiek, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Winneshiek has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Winneshiek experienced 8 violent crimes and 32 non-violent crimes. When comparing Winneshiek to the national average of 739.02, Winneshiek is lower by 73.68% than the national average.

Winneshiek County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Winneshiek County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Winneshiek are perpetrated by people between the ages of 41-50. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 41-50.

Winneshiek County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Winneshiek County Police Records

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

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

Winneshiek County Mugshots

Winneshiek 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.

Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek, are committed by males. The rest of them 0% are committed by females.

Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Winneshiek county, Iowa with a total number of 24 employees - 0 female, 11 male officers and 13 civilians. Winneshiek County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IA0960000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Iowa
  • City: Decorah
  • Type: County
  • Address: 400 Claiborne Drive # 3
  • Phone Number: 563-382-4268
  • Fax: 563-382-2042
  • Email: sheriff@co.winneshiek.ia.us
  • Website: http://www.winneshiekcounty.org/sheriff.html

Police Departments in Winneshiek County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Decorah Police Department400 W Claiborne Dr(563)382-3667

How Does Winneshiek County Inmate Search Work?

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

Winneshiek County Booking

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

Winneshiek County Jail

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