Mercer County, WV Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office generates and maintains arrest records in the county. Record seekers can request the county's arrest records by mail or in person visit to the County Sheriff's Office during business hours at:

Mercer County Sheriff's Office 1501 West Main Street

Princeton, WV 24740

Phone: (304) 487-8364

Police Departments within Mercer County manage arrest records for their respective cities or townships. Requesters may access records through the internet platforms of the relevant department, or they can submit requests in person or by mail to obtain information about arrests. Typically, they must provide basic information about the arrest, such as the arrestee's name, the date of the arrest, and the location of the arrest. Copying fees may apply, and processing time varies. Notable Police Departments in the county include:

• Princeton Police Department
• Bluefield Police Department
• Bramwell Police Department
• Matoaka Police Department
• Athens Police Department

The Criminal Identification Bureau (CIB) under the West Virginia State Police collates and maintains a centralized repository of all criminal records across West Virginia, including those from Mercer County. Criminal justice and governmental agencies may request criminal records from the West Virginia State Police, provided there is a justifiable reason to obtain such records. Other organizations and persons must obtain the record subject's written authorization before they can request their criminal records from the CIB.

An eligible record seeker must schedule an appointment with IdentoGo by phone at (855) 766-7746 or through their website for fingerprint scanning. IdentoGo will forward the fingerprint scans to the CIB, as the CIB does not attend to direct criminal history requests. More details about accessing West Virginia's criminal records can be found on their Criminal Records webpage or by calling the CIB at (304) 746-2450.

Records of arrests that led to prosecution can be found in the county's criminal court records. The Mercer County Circuit Court handles criminal cases in the county, and the Circuit Clerk maintains the county's criminal court records. Record seekers can send requests to the Circuit Clerk's Office by mail or visit its office at:

County Courthouse

1501 West Main Street

Princeton, WV 24740

Phone: (304) 487-8323

Fax: (304) 425-1598

Alternatively, they can access the county's arrest records through reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer.