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Vernon County Arrest Records

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Vernon County, WI Arrest Records

What are Vernon County Arrest Statistics?

Vernon amassed 334 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Vernon’s arrest rate was 243.40 per 100,000 residents. The county of Vernon is 67.07% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 5 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Vernon also experienced 70 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Dane and Green, Vernon is a more dangerous place to reside.

  • 334Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 243.40Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 5Violent crime arrests

Vernon County Recent Arrest Trends

In Vernon, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 46 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Vernon, is burglary, and the third most common is motor vehicle theft.

  • 46Larceny/Theft
  • 19Burglary
  • 5Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Vernon, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Vernon has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Vernon experienced 5 violent crimes and 70 non-violent crimes. When comparing Vernon to the national average of 739.02, Vernon is lower by 67.07% than the national average.

Vernon County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Vernon County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

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

Vernon County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Vernon County Police Records

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

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

Vernon County Mugshots

Vernon 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.

Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon 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.

Vernon County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Vernon county, Wisconsin with a total number of 48 employees - 1 female, 23 male officers and 24 civilians. Vernon County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WI0630000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Vernon County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Wisconsin
  • City: Viroqua
  • Type: County
  • Address: 1320 Bad Axe Court
  • Phone Number: 608-637-2123
  • Email: vcso@vernoncounty.org
  • Website: http://vernonsheriff.com/

Police Departments in Vernon County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Hillsboro Police Department836 Prairie Ave(608)489-2800
La Farge Police Department105 W Main Street(608)625-4500
Viroqua Police Department702 E Broadway St(608)637-2121
Westby Police Department200 N Main St(608)634-4411

Vernon County, WI Jail and Inmate Records

VERNON County has 73 jails with an average daily population of 416 inmates with a total of 73 jail population. When breaking down the VERNON County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 8% with 6 female and 44 male inmates.

  • 73Jails
  • 73Prisoners
  • 401 %Jail Rate

How Does Vernon County Inmate Search Work?

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

Vernon County Booking

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

Vernon County Jail

  • Agency Name: Vernon County WI Detention Center
  • State: WI
  • City: Viroqua
  • Type: County
  • Address: 1320 Bad Axe Court
  • Phone Number: 608-637-5780
  • Fax: 608-638-5785
  • Email: vcso@vernoncounty.org
  • Website: http://vernonsheriff.com/jailInfo.htm
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