Mississippi law enforcement agencies report approximately 53,800 arrests annually. Of this figure, about 1,100 occur in Oktibbeha County. According to the Mississippi Public Records Law, arrest records are available for inspection to the public with the payment of a copy fee of $0.15 per page. Some records are, however, exempt from public disclosure, including those involving minors, ongoing investigations, or sealed or expunged records. Only authorized personnel have access to these confidential records. These include the parties involved and their attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the Oktibbeha County Prosecutor's Office.
Several agencies in Oktibbeha County provide access to arrest records, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the state's Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, and the Clerk of Courts.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office makes arrest records accessible to members of the public. Anyone interested in accessing these records may do so by visiting the location below:
Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office
111 Dr. D.L. Conner Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
Please contact the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office at (662) 323-2421 for any questions or inquiries.
Oktibbeha local police departments are another class of law enforcement agencies responsible for maintaining arrest records. Interested persons may access these records by visiting the local police department in the town or city where the arrest took place. In the alternative, some departments offer the opportunity to make online requests through their official websites. The following are major local police departments in the county:
The Mississippi Criminal Information Center maintains the state's criminal records repository and performs such other functions, including compiling arrest reports from law enforcement agencies across the state. Interested individuals may request arrest records through the official website of the state's Department of Public Safety (DPS). Each request attracts a fee of $32.00. Anyone who may have questions regarding arrest records may call the DPS at (601) 933-2600.
When formal charges are brought against an offender, the arrest records form part of the criminal court records in Oktibbeha County. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and of various courts in the county is responsible for maintaining and keeping criminal records. Anyone seeking criminal court records may search the county's online criminal court records portal by using the party's name, case number, filed date, docket book and page, or file number. In addition, third-party platforms such as InfoTracer serve as convenient alternatives that record seekers may use to access arrest records. These platforms feature advanced search tools that offer broader search options and enable quicker access to arrest records.
Oktibbeha County experiences an arrest rate of 4,894.4 per 100,000 residents. The table below contains a breakdown of arrest figures recorded in the county:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Rape | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 |
| Arson | 0 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 58 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 |
| Larceny | 9 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 75 |
| Total Property Crimes | 135 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 1,321 |
Source: Mississippi Department of Safety
It is situated in Oktibbeha county, Mississippi with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Oktibbeha County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is MS0530000, it belongs to the East South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Starkville Police Department | 101 Lampkin St | 662-323-4134 |