Search Cabot Recent Arrests
Cabot recent arrests are handled by the Cabot Police Department and then booked into the Lonoke County Detention Center down the road in Lonoke. To find Cabot recent arrests, check the Lonoke County jail roster, call the Cabot Police records line, or file a FOIA with the city clerk. The Cabot Police are at 101 N 2nd Street. Chief Scott Steely leads the department at (501) 843-6526. Each source shows a different piece of the case.
Cabot Recent Arrests Overview
Cabot Police and Recent Arrests
The Cabot Police Department is the local agency that makes most Cabot recent arrests. Chief Scott Steely runs the department. The office sits at 101 N 2nd Street, Cabot, AR 72023. The main phone is (501) 843-6526. The chief's email is ssteely@cabotar.gov. The records unit can pull incident reports, accident reports, and arrest logs. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For an active call, dial 911.
The Cabot Police page shown above is the starting point for records requests, tip lines, and program info. It also lists patrol districts and public outreach events. The department works closely with the Lonoke County Sheriff since the city jail only holds people short term.
Most Cabot arrests move to the county jail within hours of booking at the city. That means a search on the Lonoke County roster will find the person faster than a call to the city. The city records unit still keeps the incident file, the officer report, and any body cam notes. Accident reports for crashes inside the city can be ordered at crashreports.ark.org for $10.
Note: Cabot Police send most booked people to the Lonoke County jail the same day. The county roster is the quickest way to confirm a Cabot recent arrests listing.
Lonoke County Jail and Cabot Recent Arrests
The Lonoke County Sheriff's Office runs the Lonoke County Detention Center. This is where most Cabot recent arrests end up for booking and short-term holds. The address is 440 Dee Dee Lane, Lonoke, AR 72086. The sheriff posts an online jail roster that shows current inmates with charges, bond info, and booking date. Searches use first name or last name.
After booking, the person sits on the roster until release or transfer. If the case is a misdemeanor and bond is posted, the stay may be a few hours. For felony holds, the person stays until first appearance in Lonoke County Circuit Court. The Lonoke County Recent Arrests page on this site covers the full jail operation, visit rules, and inmate search tips.
Victim notification through VINE at vinelink.com covers Lonoke County inmates. Sign up for a free email or phone alert. You will get a notice when the inmate is released, moved, or transported to court. The Arkansas hotline for VINE is (800) 510-0415. The sign-up form asks only for the inmate name and your contact method.
Cabot FOIA and City Clerk
Arrest records in Cabot are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The records custodian at the city is Jessica Dennis, City Clerk. Her direct line is (501) 843-3566, ext. 1023. A FOIA can be sent by mail, email, or in person. The agency has three business days to respond. Copy fees run a few cents per page.
A written FOIA should list the name of the person, the date of the incident, and any case or report number. If the record is held by Cabot Police, the request goes to them direct. If it is a jail record, the Lonoke County Sheriff gets it. You may file both when a case crosses agencies.
The Arkansas Attorney General publishes a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The AG hotline is (800) 482-8982. The AG does not review records directly but does issue formal FOIA opinions. Arrest authority itself is in Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, which sets the legal basis for a warrant or probable cause arrest.
Cabot Courts and Recent Arrests Cases
Cabot arrest cases go to one of two courts based on the charge. Misdemeanors and city code cases go to Cabot District Court. Felonies go to the Lonoke County Circuit Court in the city of Lonoke. Both courts file data to Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or date range.
The district court handles first appearances for most low-level arrests. A judge sets bond, assigns a public defender if needed, and sets a next date. Circuit court takes over for any felony after the prosecutor files. Court records include the charge, each motion, the ruling, and any sentence. They are public under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105 with limits for sealed files and juvenile cases.
Record sealing sits under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Non-violent misdemeanors may be sealed after five years. Some non-violent felonies are also eligible. Sex crimes against minors, Class Y felonies, and most serious violent felonies are not. The petition goes to the court that heard the case. Once a judge signs the seal order, ACIC has 30 days to update the statewide file.
State Tools for Cabot Recent Arrests
Three state tools track Cabot arrests past the county level. The Arkansas DOC inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers people sentenced to state prison. If a Cabot case ends with a prison sentence, the person appears there after intake.
The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org gives a state rap sheet on a named subject. The name check costs $22. A fingerprint check costs $13. Volunteer rates are lower. The FAQ is at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html. The service is run by the Arkansas State Police under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008 and Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org is the central criminal data hub for the state. ACIC runs seal orders, sex offender data, and the statewide warrant file. The office is at One Capitol Mall, Little Rock. Phone is (501) 682-2222. A person can also challenge an ACIC record under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013 if the name, date, or charge is wrong.
Note: Cabot sits close to Little Rock, so a few cases may also show on Pulaski County court dockets. CourtConnect makes it easy to cross-check by name.
Booking Records After Cabot Recent Arrests
Every Cabot arrest leads to a booking record at the Lonoke County jail. The record shows the full legal name, aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and last known address. It lists the arresting agency, each charge with its statute cite, and the exact booking time. A mugshot is taken at intake. Fingerprints are pulled and sent to ACIC for the state file. Under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404 booking records stay on file for at least five years.
Bond info sits with the charges. A judge can set a cash bond, a surety bond, or release on own recognizance. The bond number shows on the public roster. Higher bonds often match serious charges or a past flight. Once bond is posted or the case closes, the person rolls off the active roster.
The booking record is public under state law. Cabot residents and out-of-state requesters have the same access, though the FOIA law only gives Arkansas citizens the legal right to request. Most agencies still release to anyone. A free roster search by name covers most recent arrests without a formal FOIA.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
Cabot sits in central Arkansas just off Highway 67/167. Several nearby cities share the same Lonoke County jail or nearby Pulaski County system for booking. See these city pages for more info.