Botetourt County Arrest Records
Botetourt County, VA Arrest Records
What are Botetourt County Arrest Statistics?
Botetourt County Recent Arrest Trends
Botetourt County Crime Rate from 2004-2017
Botetourt County Police Records
Botetourt County Mugshots
How Does Botetourt County Inmate Search Work?
Botetourt County Booking
Botetourt County Jail
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Botetourt County had 805 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 734.25 per 100.000 population which is by 0.64% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 34 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Appomattox and county Clarke it's a more dangerous place to live in.
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Currently, the most popular arrest in Botetourt is larceny/theft - 161 arrests followed by burglary - 31 and aggravated assault - 23 arrests.
161Larceny/Theft
23Aggravated Assault
Violent crime in Botetourt County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased along with the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 100.65 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 1.66% higher.
Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Botetourt 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 Botetourt county police reports, Botetourt 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:
Botetourt 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 Botetourt county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff's Office to inquire about forms and the fees.
Botetourt 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.
Botetourt 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 Botetourt 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 Botetourt county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.
Botetourt County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Botetourt county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.
Botetourt 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 Botetourt 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 Botetourt county booking records without any type of permission .
Agency Name: Botetourt County VA Jail
City: Fincastle
Address: 205 North Roanoke Street, PO Box 18
Website: http://www.botetourtsheriff.com/
Roanoke 4895
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