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Lowndes County Arrest Records

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Lowndes County, MS Arrest Records

What are Lowndes County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Lowndes had 1,924 arrests during the past three years. For 2011, the arrest rate was 1,109.25 per 100,000 residents. This is 20.42% higher than the national average of 921.16 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 53 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Lowndes also processed 608 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Forrest and Harrison, Lowndes is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 1,924Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,109.25Arrest rate in 2011 per 100.000 population
  • 53Violent crime arrests

Lowndes County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Lowndes is burglary totaling 309, followed by larceny/theft, and then aggravated assault.

  • 309Burglary
  • 277Larceny/theft
  • 33Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Lowndes County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2011, Lowndes tallied 53 violent crimes and 608 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 921.16, Lowndes is higher by 20.42% than the national average.

Lowndes County Crime Rate from 2004-2011

Lowndes County Police Records

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

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

Lowndes County Mugshots

Lowndes 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.

Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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.

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Lowndes county, Mississippi with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Lowndes County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is MS0440000, it belongs to the East South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Mississippi
  • City: Columbus
  • Type: County
  • Address: 527 Martin Luther King Jr Dr S
  • Phone Number: (662) 328-6788
  • Website: http://lowndescountyms.com/

Police Departments in Lowndes County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Columbus Police Department1501 Main St662-244-3528

Lowndes County, MS Jail and Inmate Records

LOWNDES County has 249 jails with an average daily population of 240 inmates with a total of 249 jail population. When breaking down the LOWNDES County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 10% with 26 female and 214 male inmates.

  • 249Jails
  • 249Prisoners
  • 632 %Jail Rate

How Does Lowndes County Inmate Search Work?

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

Lowndes County Booking

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

Lowndes County Jail

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