Belmont County, OH Arrests & Jail Records
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How To Search Belmont County Arrest Records
Belmont County law enforcement agencies process about 500 arrests, which is a small portion of the over 154,000 arrests recorded across Ohio annually. Under Ohio's Sunshine Laws, most arrest records are open to the public for inspection for a fee typically between $0.20 and $35.
Certain records remain confidential under the Sunshine Laws, including juvenile records, matters still under investigation, and documents sealed by the courts. Authorized parties may inspect confidential records, including law enforcement agencies, court personnel, the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and individuals with court orders.
How To Look Up Belmont County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Belmont County are officially kept by government custodians, including the local Sheriff's Office, Police Departments, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (OH‑BCI), and Court Clerks.
Sheriff Arrest Records
The Belmont County Sheriff's Office provides public access to records concerning arrest incidents within the county. The public may access these records by submitting a completed public records request form with any applicable payment (cash, check, or money order) to:
Sheriff's Office
68137 Hammond Road
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Requesters may pay up to $0.20 per page for copies of the records being sought. Also, arrest information of incarcerated offenders may be viewed on the Sheriff's Office Jail Roster.
Police Arrest Records
Police Departments across Belmont County keep arrest records for arrests within their jurisdictions. To obtain these records, identify the arresting agency and contact or visit its Records Division/designated custodian. Submission requirements may vary, but requesters may provide information about the records they want to inspect. The arresting agency may also offer a public records request form or portal to obtain these records.
The following are among the Police Departments serving Belmont County:
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation manages criminal history records that detail arrests, convictions, and incarcerations. These records are available only to authorized parties.
Access to electronic criminal history records is generally restricted. However, anyone may obtain their criminal records from the OH-BCI by providing the following:
- Full name, recent address, and other identifying information of the subject of the record
- A complete set of fingerprints
- A signed consent document
- A $22 fee to be paid via money order, check, or acceptable electronic payment methods
Individuals may gather the requirements and submit them at the BCI office or any WebCheck vendor location in the county. Applicants must provide a valid photo ID at the appointment and pay service fees between $32 and $40, depending on the vendor.
Criminal Court Records
Arrest-related information concerning defendants who are formally charged may be found in case records maintained by Belmont County Courts. Generally, the Court of Common Pleas hears felony matters, while the County Courts handle minor criminal cases.
The Clerk of Courts Office is open weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm to individuals interested in inspecting criminal court records. Interested individuals may visit or contact the Clerk's Office at:
Belmont County Courthouse
101 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Phone: (740) 699-2169
Also, these records are available online via the court's Public Record Search portal.
In addition, Belmont County arrest records may be viewed on third-party websites, such as InfoTracer. These websites provide search features that make it easy for anyone to find arrest records.
Arrest Statistics
Belmont County has an arrest rate of approximately 89 arrests per 10,000 residents. Some arrest statistics for the county are in the table below:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Rape | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 |
| Larceny | 15 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 |
| Burglaries | 7 |
| All Other Offenses | 194 |
| Total Violent Crimes | 19 |
| Total Property Crimes | 24 |
| Total Arrests | 578 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program
Police Departments in Belmont County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Barnesville Police Department | 132 N Arch St | (740)425-1976 |
| Bellaire Police Department | 3195 Belmont St | (740)676-3322 |
| Bethesda Police Department | 113 Maple Ave | (740)484-4009 |
| Bridgeport Police Department | 301 Main St | (740)635-9999 |
| Martins Ferry Police Department | 35 S 5 St | (740)633-2121 |
| Powhatan Point Police Department | 104 Mellott Street | (740)795-5755 |
| Shadyside Police Department | 50 E 39th St | (740)676-4023 |
Belmont County Jail
- Agency Name: Belmont County OH Jail
- State: OH
- City: St. Clairsville
- Type: County
- Address: 68137 Hammond Road
- Phone Number: 740-695-5124
- Fax: 740-695-4781
- Email: bcarpenter@belmontsheriff.com
- Website: http://www.belmontsheriff.com/jail/
Prisons and Jails in Belmont County
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Correctional Institution | 68518 Bannock Road St. | 740-695-5169 |