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Mckenzie County Arrest Records

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Mckenzie County, ND Arrest Records

What are Mckenzie County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Mckenzie had 656 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 1,251.88 per 100,000 residents. This is 69.40% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 19 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Mckenzie also processed 139 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Burleigh and Cass, Mckenzie is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 656Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,251.88Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 19Violent crime arrests

Mckenzie County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Mckenzie is larceny/theft totaling 93, followed by motor vehicle theft, and then burglary.

  • 93Larceny/Theft
  • 26Motor Vehicle Theft
  • 20Burglary

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Mckenzie County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Mckenzie tallied 19 violent crimes and 139 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Mckenzie is higher by 69.40% than the national average.

Mckenzie County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Mckenzie County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Mckenzie county police reports may be located from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can show up in person and request files as county police records are available to anyone per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The files may include Mckenzie county police reports, Mckenzie county bookings and even pictures. These files are related to when a suspect is arrested, booked, and imprisoned. First, they are questioned, and basic details is taken while policemen fills out the report. Then the police takes images of the criminal, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bond the fees. Some areas may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to go there in person and may need to have the following details 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 attendant find the paperwork you need.

Mckenzie county police records can show a lot of information about a criminal. A good illustration of police record might be a traffic crash report. Some files are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can obtain copies of Mckenzie county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Mckenzie County Mugshots

Mckenzie County mugshots have been performed since the 1800s, shortly after the creation of photography. Then in 1888, a French law enforcement officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Collections of these images are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify suspects.

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

Also , when a judge issues an Mckenzie county arrest warrant for other reasons , and the suspect does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help identity the suspect.

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

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

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

Mckenzie County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Mckenzie county, North Dakota with a total number of 49 employees - 3 female, 27 male officers and 19 civilians. McKenzie County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is ND0270000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Mckenzie County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Watford City Police Department1201 12th St SE Ste. A701-842-2280

Mckenzie County, ND Jail and Inmate Records

MCKENZIE County has 5 jails with an average daily population of 2,199 inmates with a total of 5 jail population. When breaking down the MCKENZIE County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 0% with 0 female and 0 male inmates.

  • 5Jails
  • 5Prisoners
  • 81 %Jail Rate

How Does Mckenzie County Inmate Search Work?

Mckenzie County inmate records are public documents that anyone can get a copy of easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the access to regarding Mckenzie county inmate records which provide a lot of useful details about a person.

Mckenzie County Booking

Mckenzie county bookings are also helpful when looking for details on whether or not a person has been arrested. When a criminal is arrested, the officer fills out documents and then holds them in a prison , which essentially becomes their Mckenzie county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, images , physical details, their name, and address, police officer who arrested them , the details of the crime, the location, and any cars that were involved. The general public has the power to read a copy of someone’s Mckenzie county booking records without any type of allowance .

Mckenzie County Jail

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