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Walker County Arrest Records

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Walker County, TX Arrest Records

What are Walker County Arrest Statistics?

Walker amassed 1,035 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Walker’s arrest rate was 393.10 per 100,000 residents. The county of Walker is 46.81% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 73 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Walker also experienced 208 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Bell and Bexar, Walker is a more dangerous place to reside.

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  • 1,035Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 393.10Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 73Violent crime arrests

Walker County Recent Arrest Trends

In Walker, the most common crime is burglary which accounts for 91 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Walker, is larceny/theft, and the third most common is aggravated assault.

  • 91Burglary
  • 85Larceny/theft
  • 39Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Walker, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Walker has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Walker experienced 73 violent crimes and 208 non-violent crimes. When comparing Walker to the national average of 739.02, Walker is lower by 46.81% than the national average.

Walker County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Walker County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Walker county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Walker county police reports, Walker county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts 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 administrator find the records you need.

Walker county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Walker county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Walker County Mugshots

Walker County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

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

Typically , when a judge issues an Walker county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

Mugshots are readily show up online as they are public records. Information informational portals offer mugshots with other types of documents such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Walker county, Texas with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Walker County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX2360000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Walker County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Texas
  • City: Huntsville
  • Type: County
  • Address: 717 FM 2821 Rd W
  • Phone Number: 936-435-2400
  • Fax: (936) 435-2440
  • Email: sheriff@co.walker.tx.us
  • Website: http://www.co.walker.tx.us/department/?fDD=16-0

Walker County, TX Jail and Inmate Records

WALKER County has 63 jails with an average daily population of 1,108 inmates with a total of 63 jail population. When breaking down the WALKER County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 22% with 14 female and 118 male inmates.

  • 63Jails
  • 63Prisoners
  • 119 %Jail Rate

How Does Walker County Inmate Search Work?

Walker County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Walker county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Walker County Booking

Walker county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Walker county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Walker county booking records without any type of approval .

Walker County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Walker County

NameAddressPhone
Huntsville Unit815 12th Street936-437-1555 **013
James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit21 FM 247936-295-5768 **008
John M. Wynne Unit810 FM 2821936-295-9126 **020
O.B. Ellis Unit1697 FM 980936-295-5756 **010
Reverend C.A. Holliday Transfer Facility295 IH-45 North936-295-8200 **092
Thomas Goree Unit7405 Hwy 75 South936-295-6331 **012
W. J. "Jim" Estelle Unit264 FM 3478936-291-4200 **032
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