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Bowie County Arrest Records

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Bowie County, TX Arrest Records

What are Bowie County Arrest Statistics?

Bowie County had 1,844 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 595.57 per 100.000 population which is by 19.41% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 121 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Austin and county Bell it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

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  • 1,844Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 595.57Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 121Violent crime arrests

Bowie County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Bowie is larceny/theft - 246 arrests followed by burglary - 142 and aggravated assault - 81 arrests.

  • 246Larceny/Theft
  • 142Burglary
  • 81Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Bowie County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased but not 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 28.09% higher.

Bowie County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Bowie County Police Records

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

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

Bowie County Mugshots

Bowie 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.

Bowie 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 Bowie 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 Bowie 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.

Bowie County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Bowie county, Texas with a total number of 44 employees - 2 female, 34 male officers and 8 civilians. Bowie County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX0190000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Police Departments in Bowie County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Nash Police Department247 Dodd(903)838-0822
New Boston Police Department108 N Center St(903)628-3771

Bowie County, TX Jail and Inmate Records

BOWIE County has 666 jails with an average daily population of 140 inmates with a total of 685 jail population. When breaking down the BOWIE County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 13% with 89 female and 621 male inmates.

  • 666Jails
  • 685Prisoners
  • 1,104 %Jail Rate

How Does Bowie County Inmate Search Work?

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

Bowie County Booking

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

Bowie County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Bowie County

NameAddressPhone
Barry B. Telford Unit3899 Hwy 98903-628-3171 **067
Texarkana FCI4001 LEOPARD DRIVE903-838-4587
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