El Paso County, TX Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records
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How to Search El Paso County Arrest Records?
Every year, over 8,548 arrests occur in El Paso County, contributing to the 559,922 arrests made statewide in Texas. Public access to these arrest records is ensured by the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). However, certain records remain confidential, including those involving minors, domestic violence, adoptions, and active investigations. Access to these records is restricted to those directly involved in the case, their legal representatives, law enforcement officials, and the El Paso County District Attorney's Office.
How To Look Up El Paso County Arrest Records
Arrest records in El Paso County can be obtained through authorized government offices. Such offices include:
- El Paso County Police Departments
- El Paso County Sheriff's Office
- El Paso County District Court Clerk
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice
El Paso County Sheriff Arrest Records
To obtain arrest records in El Paso County, you may submit a request by mail to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office or visit the office in person at:
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
3850 Justice Drive
El Paso, TX 79938
Alternatively, you may request the records by contacting the Office's Public Information Department by phone at (915) 538-2232.
El Paso County Police Arrest Records
Individuals seeking arrest records in El Paso County may contact the Police Department responsible for the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. To help locate the records, the department may require additional details, such as the name of the incarcerated individual, the nature of the crime leading to the arrest, and the date of arrest.
Some police departments also maintain online databases where requesters can search for records using similar parameters. These databases provide a convenient alternative to in-person requests.
The following are some Police Departments operating within El Paso County:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) maintains criminal history records, including arrest reports from law enforcement agencies across the state. Interested persons may obtain records from this office through the Criminal History Search Portal, which allows online searches. Alternatively, requesters may complete and submit a CR-42 request form by mail to:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Crime Records Division
P.O. Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77342-0099
Requests submitted by mail must include the necessary supporting documents and a $25 processing fee. For further details, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division at (936) 295-6371.
Criminal Court Records
Individuals seeking arrest records in El Paso County may also obtain them from the County Clerk's Office if the case has been charged in court. Where the case is a felony, the records may be obtained from the District Clerk's Office. If the case is a misdemeanor, requesters may contact the County Clerk's Office.
Criminal case records and jail records may also be searched online using the County's Odyssey Portal, where requesters may streamline searches using details such as the individual's name, case number, age, and other identifiers. For in-person requests, you may visit the El Paso County District Clerk's Office at:
500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 103
El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: (915) 546-2021
For a broader and faster search, third-party websites like InfoTracer also provide access to arrest records.
Arrest Statistics
El Paso County has an arrest rate of 12.6 per 1,000 residents. Below are more details regarding its arrest numbers:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 14 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 3 |
| Robbery | 58 |
| Rape | 8 |
| Aggravated Assault | 365 |
| Simple Assault | 2,156 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 91 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 103 |
| Larceny | 508 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 448 |
| Total Crimes Against Property | 2,005 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 8,548 |
Source: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
It is situated in El Paso county, Texas with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. El Paso County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX0710000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
- Agency Name: El Paso County Sheriff's Office
- State: Texas
- City: El Paso
- Type: County
- Address: 3850, Justice
- Phone Number: 915-538-2217
- Website: http://www.co.el-paso.tx.us/sheriff/
Police Departments in El Paso County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Police Department | 401 Wildcat Dr | 915-886-3838 |
| Clint Police Department | 136 San Elizario Rd | 915-851-1600 |
El Paso County Jail
- Agency Name: El Paso County TX Downtown Detention Facility
- State: TX
- City: El Paso
- Type: County
- Address: 601 East Overland Avenue
- Phone Number: 915-546-2212
- Website: http://www.epcounty.com/sheriff/detentionfacility.htm
Prisons and Jails in El Paso County
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County TX Jail Annex | 12501 East Montana Avenue | 915-856-4802 |
| El Paso County TX Juvenile Detention Center | 6400 Delta Drive | 915-849-2500 |
| La Tuna FCI | 8500 Doniphan Road | 915-791-9000 |
| Rogelio Sanchez State Jail | 3901 State Jail Road | 915-856-0046 **108 |