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Potter County Arrest Records

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Potter County, SD Arrest Records

What are Potter County Arrest Statistics?

Potter amassed 1 arrests over the past three years. During 2016, Potter’s arrest rate was 43.50 per 100,000 residents. The county of Potter is 94.12% lower than the national average of 739.12 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 1 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Potter also experienced 0 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Dewey and Jerauld, Potter is a more dangerous place to reside.

  • 1Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 43.50Arrest rate in 2016 per 100.000 population
  • 1Violent crime arrests

Potter County Recent Arrest Trends

In Potter, the most common crime is rape which accounts for 1 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Potter, is murder and non negligent manslaughter, and the third most common is robbery.

  • 1Rape
  • 0Murder And Non Negligent Manslaughter
  • 0Robbery

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Potter, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Potter has a higher rate of violent crime. During 2016, Potter experienced 1 violent crimes and 0 non-violent crimes. When comparing Potter to the national average of 739.12, Potter is lower by 94.12% than the national average.

Potter County Crime Rate from 2002-2016

Potter County Police Records

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

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

Potter County Mugshots

Potter 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.

Potter 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 Potter 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 Potter 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.

Potter County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Potter county, South Dakota with a total number of 3 employees - 0 female, 2 male officers and 1 civilians. Potter County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is SD0530000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Potter County Sheriff's Office
  • State: South Dakota
  • City: Gettysburg
  • Type: County
  • Address: 201 S Exene St
  • Phone Number: 605-765-9405

Police Departments in Potter County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Gettysburg Police Department109 E Commercial605-765-9600

How Does Potter County Inmate Search Work?

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

Potter County Booking

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

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