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Cabell County Arrest Records

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Cabell County, WV Arrest Records

What are Cabell County Arrest Statistics?

Cabell County had 1,925 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2016 the arrest rate was 642.80 per 100.000 population which is by 13.03% lower than the National average of 739.12 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2016 arrests 26 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Boone and county Brooke it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 1,925Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 642.80Arrest rate in 2016 per 100.000 population
  • 26Violent crime arrests

Cabell County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Cabell is larceny/theft - 428 arrests followed by burglary - 133 and motor vehicle theft - 30 arrests.

  • 428Larceny/Theft
  • 133Burglary
  • 30Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Cabell County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased along with the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 99.56 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 72.79% lower.

Cabell County Crime Rate from 2004-2016

Cabell County Police Records

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

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

Cabell County Mugshots

Cabell 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.

Cabell 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 Cabell 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 Cabell 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.

Police Departments in Cabell County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Barboursville Police Department721 Central Ave304-736-5204
Milton Police Department1139 Smith Street304-743-9211

Cabell County, WV Jail and Inmate Records

CABELL County has 238 jails with an average daily population of 408 inmates with a total of 239 jail population. When breaking down the CABELL County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 19% with 45 female and 194 male inmates.

  • 238Jails
  • 239Prisoners
  • 373 %Jail Rate

How Does Cabell County Inmate Search Work?

Cabell County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Cabell county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Cabell County Booking

Cabell county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Cabell county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Cabell county booking records without any type of permission .

Prisons and Jails in Cabell County

NameAddressPhone
Huntington Work Release Center (HWRC)1236 Fifth Avenue304-529-6885
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