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Brunswick County Arrest Records

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Brunswick County, NC Arrest Records

What are Brunswick County Arrests Statistics?

Brunswick County had 5,493 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2014 the arrest rate was 1,079.88 per 100.000 population which is by 39.49% higher than the National average of 774.16 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2014 arrests 96 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Alamance and county Buncombe it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 5,493Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,079.88Arrest rate in 2014 per 100.000 population
  • 96Violent crime arrests

Brunswick County Recent Arrests

Currently, the most popular arrest in Brunswick is larceny/theft - 591 arrests followed by burglary - 527 and motor vehicle theft - 69 arrests.

  • 591Larceny/Theft
  • 527Burglary
  • 69Motor Vehicle Theft

Brunswick County Arrests: Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Brunswick County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased along with the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 93.99 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 14.03% lower.

Brunswick County Crime Rate from 2004-2014

Brunswick County Police Reports

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Brunswick 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 Brunswick county police reports, Brunswick 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.

Brunswick 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 Brunswick county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Brunswick County Mugshots

Brunswick 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.

Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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.

Police Departments in Brunswick County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Leland Police Department102 Town Hall Dr910-371-1100
Northwest Police Department4889 Vernon Rd NE910-655-3300
Oak Island Police Department4621 E Oak Island Dr910-278-5595
Shallotte Police Department114 Cheers St910-754-6008
Southport Police Department113 W Moore St910-457-7911

Brunswick County, NC Jail and Inmate Search

BRUNSWICK County has 251 jails with an average daily population of 473 inmates with a total of 302 jail population. When breaking down the BRUNSWICK County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 18% with 54 female and 270 male inmates.

  • 251Jails
  • 302Prisoners
  • 366 %Jail Rate

How Does Brunswick County Jail Inmates Search Work?

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

Brunswick County Jail Bookings

Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick county booking records without any type of permission .

Brunswick County Jail

  • Agency Name: Brunswick County NC Detention Center
  • State: NC
  • City: Bolivia
  • Type: County
  • Address: 70 Stamp Act Drive Northeast
  • Phone Number: 910-253-2760
  • Fax: 910-253-2705
  • Email: sheriffingram@gmail.com
  • Website: http://www.brunswicksheriff.com/detention-center
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