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Miami County Arrest Records

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Miami County, KS Arrest Records

What are Miami County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Miami had 696 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 688.63 per 100,000 residents. This is 6.82% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 31 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Miami also processed 196 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Doniphan and Harvey, Miami is a more dangerous place to live.

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  • 696Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 688.63Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 31Violent crime arrests

Miami County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Miami is larceny/theft totaling 95, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 95Larceny/Theft
  • 77Burglary
  • 25Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Miami County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Miami tallied 31 violent crimes and 196 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Miami is lower by 6.82% than the national average.

Miami County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Miami County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

The majority of arrests made in Miami are between the ages of 41-50. The age group committing the fewest number of crimes is between the ages of 51-60.

Miami County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Miami County Police Records

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

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

Miami County Mugshots

Miami 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.

Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami 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

Misdemeanor Crime Rate by Race

Misdemeanors crime rates by race for Miami are as follows: 100% of the crimes were committed by White.

Miami County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Miami county, Kansas with a total number of 68 employees - 3 female, 33 male officers and 32 civilians. Miami County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is KS0610000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Miami County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Kansas
  • City: Paola
  • Type: County
  • Address: 118 S. Pearl
  • Phone Number: (913) 294-4444
  • Fax: (913) 294-9119
  • Email: sheriffinfo@micosheriff.org
  • Website: http://www.miamicountyks.org/242/Sheriff

Police Departments in Miami County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Louisburg Police Department209 S Metcalf Rd913-837-3191
Osawatomie Police Department105 E. Main Street913-755-2101
Paola Police Department805 N Pearl St913-259-3631

Miami County, KS Jail and Inmate Records

MIAMI County has 17 jails with an average daily population of 1,931 inmates with a total of 17 jail population. When breaking down the MIAMI County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 29% with 5 female and 25 male inmates.

  • 17Jails
  • 17Prisoners
  • 82 %Jail Rate

How Does Miami County Inmate Search Work?

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

Miami County Booking

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

Miami County Jail

  • Agency Name: Miami County KS Jail
  • State: KS
  • City: Paola
  • Type: County
  • Address: 118 S. Pearl
  • Phone Number: 913-294-4444
  • Fax: 913-294-9119
  • Email: treasurer@miamicountyks.org
  • Website: http://www.miamicountyks.org/245/Jail
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