Find Recent Arrests in Centerton
Centerton recent arrests are made by the Centerton Police Department and then booked into the Benton County Detention Center in nearby Bentonville. To find Centerton recent arrests, search the Benton County Sheriff jail roster, contact the Centerton Police records unit, or send a FOIA to the city. The city is one of the fastest growing in Benton County, and the local police file most cases with the county for booking. Each source shows a piece of the arrest record.
Centerton Recent Arrests Overview
Centerton Police and Recent Arrests
The Centerton Police Department is the local law enforcement agency for the city. Officers make arrests, write reports, and pass booking to the Benton County Sheriff. The city website is centertonar.us and the police section lists contact info, patrol plans, and public safety alerts. Records requests come in by phone, mail, or in person at City Hall. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The City of Centerton site shown above links to the police page, the FOIA form, and a list of city staff. You can use it to find the right records contact for an arrest or incident report. The city has grown fast in the past decade, and the police department has grown with it.
Because Centerton has no city jail, every arrest ends up at the county detention center. The city still keeps the officer report, any body cam, and the initial charge. That record is public under Arkansas FOIA. For a fast search of a name, use the Benton County jail roster first, then follow up with a city FOIA for the incident report if needed.
Note: Centerton recent arrests show on the Benton County roster the same day as booking. Names usually post within a few hours of the arrest.
Benton County Jail and Centerton Recent Arrests
The Benton County Sheriff's Office runs the Benton County Detention Center at 1299 N. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712. The main jail phone is (479) 271-1009. Sheriff Shawn Holloway leads the agency. The jail holds all Centerton recent arrests after booking, along with bookings from Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Siloam Springs, and the smaller Benton County cities.
The Benton County Sheriff website above is the main starting point. You can click to the inmate roster, FOIA form, sex offender registry, warrant list, and victim alerts. The online roster updates in real time. Search by first name, last name, or booking number. The roster shows charges, bond amount, and the booking photo.
For a deeper view of Benton County jail procedures, bond rules, and visitation, see Benton County Recent Arrests. That page covers the county side of every Centerton booking in more detail. Court data also ties back to the Benton County Circuit and District Courts in Bentonville.
Centerton FOIA Requests
Arrest records in Centerton are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The law is in Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. A citizen can send a FOIA to the city or the county. The agency has three working days to respond. Copy fees usually run about $.25 per page. The city clerk or a records officer at the police department handles the request.
To file a FOIA with Centerton, send a written request to City Hall with the person name, date, and any report number you have. An email is fine if the city lists one. A phone call can also start the process, though the final request often needs to be in writing.
The Arkansas Attorney General offers a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The AG hotline is (800) 482-8982. Arrest authority itself is in Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, which gives officers power to arrest with a warrant or on probable cause. Both paths lead to a public booking record.
Centerton Courts and Arrest Cases
Centerton arrest cases go to one of two courts. Misdemeanors and city code cases head to the Bentonville District Court. Felonies go to the Benton County Circuit Court. Both courts file case info to Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. You can search by name, case number, or date range.
The district court handles first appearances for lower level charges. A judge sets bond, reads the charge, and may appoint a public defender. Circuit court takes over for any felony after the prosecutor files. Court records include charges, motions, rulings, and sentencing. They are public under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105, with limits for sealed cases and juvenile files.
Record sealing petitions go to the court that heard the case. Non-violent misdemeanors may be sealed after five years of clean time. Some non-violent felonies are eligible too. Class Y felonies, sex crimes against minors, and most serious violent felonies are not. The rules sit in Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. After a judge signs the seal, ACIC has 30 days to update the state file.
State Tools for Centerton Recent Arrests
Three state tools help follow a Centerton arrest past the county stage. The Arkansas DOC inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers people in state prison. If a Centerton case ends with prison time, the person shows up after intake.
The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org returns a state rap sheet on a named person. A name-based check is $22. A fingerprint check is $13. Volunteer rates are lower. See cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html for the FAQ. The Arkansas State Police runs this service under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008 and Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org is the state's central criminal repository. ACIC sits at One Capitol Mall in Little Rock. Phone is (501) 682-2222. ACIC handles seal orders, the warrant file, and the sex offender registry. A record subject can challenge an error under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. Victim notification through vinelink.com offers free release and movement alerts.
Booking Records and Centerton Recent Arrests
Every Centerton arrest results in a booking record at the Benton County jail. The record carries the person's legal name, aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and address. It also lists the arresting agency, each charge with its statute cite, the booking time, and a mugshot. Under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404 booking records stay on file for at least five years.
Bond info is part of the booking record. A judge sets bond at the first appearance. It can be cash, surety, or release on own recognizance. The bond amount is public and shows on the roster. Once the bond is posted or the case is closed, the person leaves the active roster. Old bookings stay available through FOIA or through ACIC history checks.
Mugshots are public in Arkansas. The Benton County roster shows them live while the person is held. FOIA requests can pull mugshots of past inmates. A person may also ask the jail to seal a mugshot if the case is later dismissed or the record is sealed by court order.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
Centerton sits in Benton County, west of Bentonville. Many nearby cities use the same county jail for booking after a local arrest. See these city pages for police and records info.