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Karnes County Arrest Records

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Karnes County, TX Arrest Records

What are Karnes County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Karnes had 336 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 734.23 per 100,000 residents. This is 0.65% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 13 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Karnes also processed 99 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Austin and Bell, Karnes is a more dangerous place to live.

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  • 336Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 734.23Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 13Violent crime arrests

Karnes County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Karnes is larceny/theft totaling 57, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 57Larceny/Theft
  • 33Burglary
  • 13Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Karnes County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Karnes tallied 13 violent crimes and 99 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Karnes is lower by 0.65% than the national average.

Karnes County Crime Rate from 2002-2017

Karnes County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Karnes 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 Karnes county police reports, Karnes 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.

Karnes 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 Karnes county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Karnes County Mugshots

Karnes 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.

Karnes 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 Karnes 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 Karnes 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.

Karnes County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Karnes county, Texas with a total number of 61 employees - 3 female, 24 male officers and 34 civilians. Karnes County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX1280000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Police Departments in Karnes County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Karnes City Police Department314 E Calvert(830)780-2300
Kenedy Police Department119 S 3rd St(830)583-2225

Karnes County, TX Jail and Inmate Records

KARNES County has 12 jails with an average daily population of 1,242 inmates with a total of 12 jail population. When breaking down the KARNES County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 17% with 2 female and 10 male inmates.

  • 12Jails
  • 12Prisoners
  • 116 %Jail Rate

How Does Karnes County Inmate Search Work?

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

Karnes County Booking

Karnes 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 Karnes 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 Karnes county booking records without any type of allowance .

Prisons and Jails in Karnes County

NameAddressPhone
John B. Connally Unit899 FM 632830-583-4003 **068
Karnes County Correctional Center810 Commerce Street830-780-3525
Karnes County Residential Center409 FM 1144830-254-2000
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