Over 150,000 arrests are made in Missouri annually, about 1,000 of which occur in Lincoln County. The county's arrest records are accessible to the public according to the Missouri Sunshine Law. The general public can obtain copies of arrest records in the county for a fee ranging from $0.25 to $30.
However, certain arrest records are restricted from public access for security or privacy reasons. Arrest records of juveniles, medical and mental health records, expunged records, and records involving active investigations are typically closed to the public. Only authorized persons, such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, persons named on the records, their legal representatives, and the Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, may access confidential records in the county.
Arrest records in the county may be accessed through several agencies, such as the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Persons interested in obtaining the County's arrest records can send the request in writing by mail or in person to the Records Division of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at:
The Sheriff's Office
65 Business Park Drive
Troy, MO 63379
Phone: (636) 528-8546
Fax: (636) 528-8564
Police arrest records may be accessed from various police departments within the county. It is important to ascertain where the arrest occurred before making a request. Typically, the arrestee's name and date of arrest must be supplied when making a request. There may also be applicable fees for copies, depending on the department. In addition, some Police Departments in the County provide online platforms for accessing their arrest logs. Major Police Departments in the county include the following:
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, through the Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC), maintains a central database of criminal records from law enforcement agencies across the State of Missouri, including those from Lincoln County. Record seekers can register and use the agency's Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) to access the county's criminal records at $15 per search. Alternatively, they can request fingerprint-based or name-based criminal history records from the CJIC by mailing the complete package to:
Missouri State Highway Patrol CJIS Division P.O. Box 9500 Jefferson City, MO 65102-9500
Requesters can contact the Criminal Justice Information Services Division at (573) 526-6153 for further assistance.
Criminal court records include arrest records for arrests that led to prosecution. The Circuit Court is the primary trial court in the county, and the Circuit Court Clerk maintains these records. Interested persons can visit the Circuit Court Clerk's Office to access the county's criminal court records at:
Circuit Court Clerk
45 Business Park Drive
Troy, MO 63379
Phone: (636) 528-0326
Fax: (636) 528-9168
They can also access the county's criminal court records online on the Missouri Courts Case.Net website. In addition, individuals interested in looking up the County's arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide more convenient and faster access across a broader jurisdiction.
Lincoln County has an arrest rate of 18.5 per 1,000 population. Below are some arrest figures for both adults and juveniles during this period:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Criminal Homicide | 2 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Rape | 18 |
| Aggravated Assault | 138 |
| Arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 115 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28 |
| Larceny | 423 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 988 |
Source: Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Justice Information Center
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hawk Point Police Department | 161 West Lincoln | 636-338-4867 |
| Old Monroe Police Department | 101 Locust Street | (636)661-5112 |
| Troy Police Department | 800 Cap Au Gris St | 636-528-4725 |
| Winfield Police Department | 51 Harrys Way | (636)566-6936 |
| Elsberry Police Department | 317 Broadway | (573)898-5456 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County MO Juvenile | 45 Business Park Drive | 636-528-4332 |