Washington County, PA Arrests & Jail Records

The County Sheriff's Office has the authority to make arrests across communities in Washington County. Records of these arrests may be obtained at the Sheriff's Office located at:

Courthouse Square

100 West Beau Street

Washington, PA 15301

Phone: (724) 228-6840

Interested individuals may submit a written request or visit the office in person. Requesters may be required to provide specific information, such as the date of arrest, the location of arrest, and the name of the individual listed in the records.

Local police departments in Washington County often maintain records of arrests within their respective jurisdictions. After verifying where an arrest occurred, requesters may contact the relevant local agency's records office to obtain official records. Many local agencies also provide electronic access to arrest records through their incident reports web pages or public record portals. Listed below are some of the local police departments serving communities in Washington County.

• Washington Police Department
• South Strabane Police Department
• Canonsburg Police Department
• Peters Township Police Department
• North Strabane Police Department

Washington County arrest records are part of the state-level criminal information maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police. Interested persons can obtain these records online through the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website. Alternatively, depending on the nature of the request, they can mail a completed Request for Criminal History Check, Volunteer Request, or Individual Access and Review form to:

Pennsylvania State Police

Central Repository - 164

1800 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

Those using the PATCH system may pay required fees with a credit card, while mail requests may be accompanied by a certified check or money order.

In Washington County, criminal cases are adjudicated by the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. The Clerk of Court maintains records of the court proceedings, including details of warrants and arrests pertaining to the case. You can access these records online through the statewide case information portal. Alternatively, requesters may submit a completed Request for Transcript or Copy Form at the clerk's office located at:

1 South Main Street

Suite 1005

Washington, PA 15301

Washington County arrest records may also be accessed online through third-party websites like InfoTracer. These platforms often provide fast, reliable, and user-friendly search tools.