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Lincoln County Arrest Records

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Lincoln County, WV Arrest Records

What are Lincoln County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Lincoln had 106 arrests during the past three years. For 2014, the arrest rate was 1,588.70 per 100,000 residents. This is 105.22% higher than the national average of 774.16 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 7 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Lincoln also processed 11 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Berkeley and Boone, Lincoln is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 106Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,588.70Arrest rate in 2014 per 100.000 population
  • 7Violent crime arrests

Lincoln County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Lincoln is larceny/theft totaling 6, followed by aggravated assault, and then burglary.

  • 6Larceny/Theft
  • 5Aggravated Assault
  • 5Burglary

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Lincoln County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2014, Lincoln tallied 7 violent crimes and 11 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 774.16, Lincoln is higher by 105.22% than the national average.

Lincoln County Crime Rate from 2012-2014

Lincoln County Police Records

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

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

Lincoln County Mugshots

Lincoln 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.

Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Lincoln county, West Virginia with a total number of 7 employees - 0 female, 6 male officers and 1 civilians. Lincoln County Sheriff's Department ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WV0220000, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Lincoln County Sheriff's Department
  • State: West Virginia
  • City: Hamlin
  • Type: County
  • Address: 8000 Court Ave, PO Box 467
  • Phone Number: (304) 824-7990
  • Website: http://www.lincolncountywv.org/sheriff

Police Departments in Lincoln County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Hamlin Police Department220 Main Street304-824-5500

Lincoln County, WV Jail and Inmate Records

LINCOLN County has 51 jails with an average daily population of 427 inmates with a total of 51 jail population. When breaking down the LINCOLN County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 19% with 9 female and 41 male inmates.

  • 51Jails
  • 51Prisoners
  • 373 %Jail Rate

How Does Lincoln County Inmate Search Work?

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

Lincoln County Booking

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

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