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Oconto County Arrest Records

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Oconto County, WI Arrest Records

What are Oconto County Arrest Statistics?

Oconto amassed 1,427 arrests over the past three years. During 2012, Oconto’s arrest rate was 1,307.75 per 100,000 residents. The county of Oconto is 43.42% higher than the national average of 911.80 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 2 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Oconto also experienced 488 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Brown and Calumet, Oconto is a more dangerous place to reside.

  • 1,427Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,307.75Arrest rate in 2012 per 100.000 population
  • 2Violent crime arrests

Oconto County Recent Arrest Trends

In Oconto, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 269 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Oconto, is burglary, and the third most common is motor vehicle theft.

  • 269Larceny/Theft
  • 197Burglary
  • 22Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Oconto, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Oconto has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2012, Oconto experienced 2 violent crimes and 488 non-violent crimes. When comparing Oconto to the national average of 911.80, Oconto is higher by 43.42% than the national average.

Oconto County Crime Rate from 2004-2012

Oconto County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Oconto are perpetrated by people between the ages of 31-40. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 71-80.

Oconto County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Oconto County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Oconto 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 Oconto county police reports, Oconto 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.

Oconto 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 Oconto county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Oconto County Mugshots

Oconto 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.

Oconto 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 Oconto 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 Oconto 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.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Oconto county, Wisconsin with a total number of 62 employees - 0 female, 27 male officers and 35 civilians. Oconto County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WI0430000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Oconto County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Gillett Police Department150 N McKenzie St920-855-2125
Oconto Falls Police Department104 S Franklin St(920)846-4500
Oconto Police Department1210 Main St(920)834-7700

Oconto County, WI Jail and Inmate Records

OCONTO County has 53 jails with an average daily population of 706 inmates with a total of 53 jail population. When breaking down the OCONTO County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 13% with 7 female and 46 male inmates.

  • 53Jails
  • 53Prisoners
  • 218 %Jail Rate

How Does Oconto County Inmate Search Work?

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

Oconto County Booking

Oconto 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 Oconto 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 Oconto county booking records without any type of approval .

Oconto County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Oconto County

NameAddressPhone
Oconto County WI Juvenile Detention501 Park Avenue920-834-7000
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