Douglas County, NE Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records
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How to Search Douglas County Arrest Records
Nebraska records over 40,000 arrests annually. Law enforcement agencies in Douglas County make about 12,000 of these arrests, accounting for 30% of the state's total arrests. Records of these arrests are accessible to everyone under the Nebraska Public Records Law, with copy fees ranging from $5 to $25. However, certain records, such as those involving juveniles, domestic violence, sexual assault, ongoing investigations, and witness safety concerns, are exempt from public disclosure. Access to these exempted records are typically restricted to specific authorized parties, including the person named on the record and other law enforcement agencies such as courts like County District Court, District Attorney's Office, and the police.
How to Look Up Douglas County Arrest Records
Douglas County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and the state's Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division.
Sheriff Arrest Records
You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office by contacting its Criminal Records Division at (402) 444-6640 or in person at:
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
3601 N 156th Street
Omaha, NE 68116
The Sheriff's Office also offers an inmate search that may be used to view selected arrest-related information online. Police Arrest Records
To access Douglas County arrest records, interested persons should visit the local police department overseeing the city or town where the arrest was made. You must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date, and a fee may be required. Some PDs offer online "Public Records" requests through their official websites or show recent incident logs. Major police departments in the county include:
The Nebraska Criminal Agency
The Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division collates criminal history information, including arrest reports, from law enforcement agencies across the state. You may obtain copies of these reports online through the department's Criminal History Request portal or by mailing a Criminal History Request form, along with necessary supporting documentation and fees, to:
Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division 3800 NW 12th St Suite A Lincoln, NE 68521
There is a $25 fee per request. Contact the Criminal Identification Division at (402) 479-4971 for more information.
Criminal Court Records
Records of arrests that lead to charges being brought against the offender are also available at the Douglas County District Court. You may access these records online via the Nebraska Judicial Branch's JUSTICE Courts Case Search platform or in person at the courthouse where the case was filed. You will generally be required to provide a name or case number to facilitate a record search and pay a copy fee. In addition to these options, you may also access Douglas County arrest records through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer. These websites generally offer convenience, faster access, and broader search options.
Arrest Statistics
Douglas County had an arrest rate of 24 arrests per 1,000 residents. Below are the recorded arrest statistics for adults and juveniles in Douglas County:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 21 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 1 |
| Robbery | 185 |
| Rape | 57 |
| Aggravated Assault | 892 |
| Simple Assault | 2,345 |
| Arson | 12 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 456 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 678 |
| Larceny | 1,789 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 3,501 |
| Total Property Crimes | 2,935 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 12,871 |
Source: Nebraska Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
It is situated in Douglas county, Nebraska with a total number of 204 employees - 16 female, 111 male officers and 77 civilians. Douglas County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is NB0280000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.
- Agency Name: Douglas County Sheriff's Office
- State: Nebraska
- City: Omaha
- Type: County
- Address: 3601 North 156th Street
- Phone Number: 402-444-6641
- Website: https://www.omahasheriff.org/
Police Departments in Douglas County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington Police Department | 11402 North 156th Street | (402) 238-2067 |
| Omaha Police Department | 505 South 15th Street | (402)444-5600 |
| Valley Police Department | 203 N Spruce St | 402-359-2251 |
Douglas County Jail
- Agency Name: Douglas County Department of Corrections - Nebraska
- State: NE
- City: Omaha
- Type: County
- Address: 710 South 17th Street
- Phone Number: 402-444-7400
- Fax: 402-444-6088
- Email: ContactCorrections@douglascounty-ne.gov
- Website: https://corrections.dccorr.com/
Prisons and Jails in Douglas County
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Community Corrections Center - Omaha | 2320 Avenue J | 402-595-2010 |
| Douglas County NE Youth Center | 1301 South 41st Street | 402 444-7492 (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm) |
| Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility | 2610 N 20th St East | 402-595-2000 |
| Omaha Correctional Center | 2323 Avenue J, P.o. Box 11099 | 402-522-7014 |