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Hood County Arrest Records

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Hood County, TX Arrest Records

What are Hood County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Hood had 1,488 arrests during the past three years. For 2016, the arrest rate was 833.67 per 100,000 residents. This is 12.79% higher than the national average of 739.12 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 85 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Hood also processed 389 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Archer and Armstrong, Hood is a more dangerous place to live.

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  • 1,488Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 833.67Arrest rate in 2016 per 100.000 population
  • 85Violent crime arrests

Hood County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Hood is larceny/theft totaling 240, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 240Larceny/Theft
  • 121Burglary
  • 67Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Hood County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2016, Hood tallied 85 violent crimes and 389 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.12, Hood is higher by 12.79% than the national average.

Hood County Crime Rate from 2004-2016

Hood County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Hood county police reports may be located from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can show up in person and request files as county police records are available to anyone per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The files may include Hood county police reports, Hood county bookings and even pictures. These files are related to when a suspect is arrested, booked, and imprisoned. First, they are questioned, and basic details is taken while policemen fills out the report. Then the police takes images of the criminal, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bond the fees. Some areas may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to go there in person and may need to have the following details 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 attendant find the paperwork you need.

Hood county police records can show a lot of information about a criminal. A good illustration of police record might be a traffic crash report. Some files are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can obtain copies of Hood county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Hood County Mugshots

Hood County mugshots have been performed since the 1800s, shortly after the creation of photography. Then in 1888, a French law enforcement officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Collections of these images are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify suspects.

Hood county mugshots are the images taken of criminals upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Generally , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Hood county mugshots are kept with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify suspects guys.

Also , when a judge issues an Hood county arrest warrant for other reasons , and the suspect does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help identity the suspect.

Mugshots are readily easily found online as they are public records. Information companies portals offer mugshots with other types of files such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also have on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is online available and connected, any past crimes will show up as well.

Hood County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Hood county, Texas with a total number of 147 employees - 7 female, 48 male officers and 92 civilians. Hood County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX1110000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Hood County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Texas
  • City: Granbury
  • Type: County
  • Address: 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr
  • Phone Number: 817-579-3316
  • Fax: 817-408-2794
  • Website: http://www.co.hood.tx.us/67/Sheriff

Police Departments in Hood County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Granbury Police Department116 W Bridge St(817)573-2648

Hood County, TX Jail and Inmate Records

HOOD County has 139 jails with an average daily population of 388 inmates with a total of 142 jail population. When breaking down the HOOD County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 1% with 1 female and 140 male inmates.

  • 139Jails
  • 142Prisoners
  • 436 %Jail Rate

How Does Hood County Inmate Search Work?

Hood County inmate records are public documents that anyone can get a copy of easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the access to regarding Hood county inmate records which provide a lot of useful details about a person.

Hood County Booking

Hood county bookings are also helpful when looking for details on whether or not a person has been arrested. When a criminal is arrested, the officer fills out documents and then holds them in a prison , which essentially becomes their Hood county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, images , physical details, their name, and address, police officer who arrested them , the details of the crime, the location, and any cars that were involved. The general public has the power to read a copy of someone’s Hood county booking records without any type of allowance .

Hood County Jail

  • Agency Name: Hood County TX Jail
  • State: TX
  • City: Granbury
  • Type: County
  • Address: 400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive
  • Phone Number: 817-579-3330
  • Fax: 817-573-7372
  • Email: rdeeds@co.hood.tx.us
  • Website: http://www.co.hood.tx.us/138/Jail
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