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Clinton County Arrest Records

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Clinton County, NY Arrest Records

What are Clinton County Arrest Statistics?

Clinton County had 72 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 40.70 per 100.000 population which is by 94.49% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 6 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Herkimer and county Schenectady it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 72Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 40.70Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 6Violent crime arrests

Clinton County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Clinton is larceny/theft - 22 arrests followed by aggravated assault - 6 and burglary - 5 arrests.

  • 22Larceny/Theft
  • 6Aggravated Assault
  • 5Burglary

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Clinton County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased but not the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 100.65 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 92.65% lower.

Clinton County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Clinton County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Clinton county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Clinton county police reports, Clinton county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information 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 officer find the documents you need.

Clinton county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Clinton county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Clinton County Mugshots

Clinton County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

Clinton county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Clinton county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.

Additionally , when a judge issues an Clinton county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Clinton County, NY Jail and Inmate Records

CLINTON County has 169 jails with an average daily population of 483 inmates with a total of 205 jail population. When breaking down the CLINTON County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 20% with 42 female and 153 male inmates.

  • 169Jails
  • 205Prisoners
  • 294 %Jail Rate

How Does Clinton County Inmate Search Work?

Clinton County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Clinton county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Clinton County Booking

Clinton county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Clinton county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Clinton county booking records without any type of permission .

Clinton County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Clinton County

NameAddressPhone
Altona Correctional Facility555 Devils Den Road, P.O. Box 3000518-236-7841
Clinton Annex1074 Rt. 374, P.O. Box 2000518-492-2511
Clinton Correctional Facility1156 Rt. 374, P.O. Box 2000518-492-2511
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