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Ward County Arrest Records

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Ward County, ND Arrest Records

What are Ward County Arrest Statistics?

Ward amassed 724 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Ward’s arrest rate was 287.71 per 100,000 residents. The county of Ward is 61.07% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 37 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Ward also experienced 165 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Burleigh and Cass, Ward is a more dangerous place to reside.

  • 724Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 287.71Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 37Violent crime arrests

Ward County Recent Arrest Trends

In Ward, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 62 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Ward, is burglary, and the third most common is motor vehicle theft.

  • 62Larceny/Theft
  • 58Burglary
  • 45Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Ward, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Ward has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Ward experienced 37 violent crimes and 165 non-violent crimes. When comparing Ward to the national average of 739.02, Ward is lower by 61.07% than the national average.

Ward County Crime Rate from 2002-2017

Ward County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Ward county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Ward county police reports, Ward county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts 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 administrator find the records you need.

Ward county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Ward county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Ward County Mugshots

Ward County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

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

Typically , when a judge issues an Ward county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

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

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

Ward County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Ward county, North Dakota with a total number of 90 employees - 4 female, 31 male officers and 55 civilians. Ward County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is ND0510000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Ward County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Kenmare Police Department5 3rd St NE701-385-4232
Minot Police Department515 2nd Ave SW701-852-0111
Surrey Police Department100 Pleasant Ave N701-852-4159

How Does Ward County Inmate Search Work?

Ward County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Ward county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Ward County Booking

Ward county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Ward county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Ward county booking records without any type of approval .

Ward County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Ward County

NameAddressPhone
Ward County ND Juvenile Detention Center315 3rd Street SE, PO Box 907701-857-6518
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