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Washington County Arrest Records

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Washington County, ME Arrest Records

What are Washington County Arrest Statistics?

Washington amassed 383 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Washington’s arrest rate was 381.56 per 100,000 residents. The county of Washington is 48.37% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 7 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Washington also experienced 113 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Androscoggin and Cumberland, Washington is a more dangerous place to reside.

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  • 383Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 381.56Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 7Violent crime arrests

Washington County Recent Arrest Trends

In Washington, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 65 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Washington, is burglary, and the third most common is motor vehicle theft.

  • 65Larceny/Theft
  • 42Burglary
  • 6Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Washington, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Washington has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Washington experienced 7 violent crimes and 113 non-violent crimes. When comparing Washington to the national average of 739.02, Washington is lower by 48.37% than the national average.

Washington County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Washington County Police Records

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

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

Washington County Mugshots

Washington 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.

Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Washington county, Maine with a total number of 14 employees - 0 female, 12 male officers and 2 civilians. Washington County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is ME0150000, it belongs to the New England division in the Northeast region with a region code of Region I.

  • Agency Name: Washington County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Maine
  • City: Machias
  • Type: County
  • Address: 83 Court St.
  • Phone Number: 207-255-4422
  • Email: sheriff@wcsheriffsoffice.com

Police Departments in Washington County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Calais Police Department312 North St(207) 454-7400
Eastport Police Department22 Washington Street(207) 853-4353
Machias Police Department25 McDonald Dr207-255-8558

Washington County, ME Jail and Inmate Records

WASHINGTON County has 38 jails with an average daily population of 837 inmates with a total of 38 jail population. When breaking down the WASHINGTON County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 29% with 11 female and 25 male inmates.

  • 38Jails
  • 38Prisoners
  • 187 %Jail Rate

How Does Washington County Inmate Search Work?

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

Washington County Booking

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

Washington County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Washington County

NameAddressPhone
Downeast Correctional Facility64 Base Road207-255-1100
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