Gillespie County, TX Arrest Records

What are Gillespie County Arrest Statistics?

Gillespie County had 232 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 275.25 per 100.000 population which is by 62.75% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 5 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Bell and county Brazos it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

Gillespie County Police Records

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

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

Gillespie County Mugshots

Gillespie 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.

Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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.

Gillespie County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Gillespie is larceny/theft - 53 arrests followed by burglary - 15 and aggravated assault - 5 arrests.

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Gillespie 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 81.27% lower.

Gillespie County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Gillespie county, Texas with a total number of 51 employees - 0 female, 28 male officers and 23 civilians. Gillespie County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX0860000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Police Departments in Gillespie County