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Dewey County Arrest Records

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Dewey County, OK Arrest Records

What are Dewey County Arrest Statistics?

Dewey County had 101 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 747.04 per 100.000 population which is by 1.09% higher than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 4 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Canadian and county Cleveland it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 101Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 747.04Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 4Violent crime arrests

Dewey County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Dewey is larceny/theft - 18 arrests followed by burglary - 8 and motor vehicle theft - 6 arrests.

  • 18Larceny/Theft
  • 8Burglary
  • 6Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Dewey County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased along with the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 100.65 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 17.53% lower.

Dewey County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Dewey County Police Records

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

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

Dewey County Mugshots

Dewey 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.

Dewey 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 Dewey 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 Dewey 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 Dewey County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Seiling Police Department315 N Main St580-922-6666
Vici Police Department104 Broadway St580-995-4371

Dewey County, OK Jail and Inmate Records

DEWEY County has 42 jails with an average daily population of 117 inmates with a total of 42 jail population. When breaking down the DEWEY County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 14% with 6 female and 9 male inmates.

  • 42Jails
  • 42Prisoners
  • 1,465 %Jail Rate

How Does Dewey County Inmate Search Work?

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

Dewey County Booking

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

Dewey County Jail

  • Agency Name: Dewey County OK Jail
  • State: OK
  • City: Taloga
  • Type: County
  • Address: Ruble avenue, P.O. Box 247
  • Phone Number: 580-328-5558
  • Fax: 580-328-5559
  • Email: ogunbase@yahoo.com
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