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Union County Arrest Records

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Union County, OH Arrest Records

What are Union County Arrest Statistics?

Union amassed 677 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Union’s arrest rate was 441.78 per 100,000 residents. The county of Union is 40.22% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 24 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Union also experienced 221 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Butler and Geauga, Union is a more dangerous place to reside.

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  • 677Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 441.78Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 24Violent crime arrests

Union County Recent Arrest Trends

In Union, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 158 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Union, is burglary, and the third most common is aggravated assault.

  • 158Larceny/Theft
  • 44Burglary
  • 19Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Union, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Union has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Union experienced 24 violent crimes and 221 non-violent crimes. When comparing Union to the national average of 739.02, Union is lower by 40.22% than the national average.

Union County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Union County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Union are perpetrated by people between the ages of 31-40. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 61-70.

Union County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Union County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Union 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 Union county police reports, Union 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.

Union 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 Union county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Union County Mugshots

Union 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.

Union 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 Union 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 Union 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.

Union County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Union county, Ohio with a total number of 58 employees - 3 female, 36 male officers and 19 civilians. Union County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OH0800000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Union County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Ohio
  • City: Marysville
  • Type: County
  • Address: 221 W 5th St
  • Phone Number: 937-642-7653
  • Email: crimetip@co.union.oh.us
  • Website: http://www.co.union.oh.us/Sheriff/

Police Departments in Union County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Marysville Police Department1250 W. Fifth St.(937)645-7300
Richwood Police Department153 North Franklin Street(740)943-2422

Union County, OH Jail and Inmate Records

UNION County has 58 jails with an average daily population of 922 inmates with a total of 58 jail population. When breaking down the UNION County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 27% with 16 female and 61 male inmates.

  • 58Jails
  • 58Prisoners
  • 158 %Jail Rate

How Does Union County Inmate Search Work?

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

Union County Booking

Union 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 Union 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 Union county booking records without any type of approval .

Prisons and Jails in Union County

NameAddressPhone
Ohio Reformatory for Women1479 Collins Avenue937-642-1065
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