Jonesboro Recent Arrests

Jonesboro recent arrests are made by the Jonesboro Police Department and booked at the Craighead County Detention Center. To find Jonesboro recent arrests, search the county inmate roster, call the police records unit, or file a FOIA request. The Jonesboro Police Department sits at 1001 South Caraway Road. The Craighead County Sheriff runs the jail at 901 Willett Road. Chief Rick Elliott leads JPD, with 175 sworn officers serving 80,000 residents. Use this page to pick the right path for each step of a case.

Jonesboro Police and Recent Arrests

The Jonesboro Police Department leads on arrests inside the city. The main address is 1001 South Caraway Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Chief Rick Elliott runs the department. Non-emergency dispatch is (870) 935-5551. The records line is (870) 935-5562. Fax to records is (870) 933-4657. The records unit is open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. JPD has 175 sworn officers and 33 civilian staff. The force covers more than 88 square miles.

The image above shows the Jonesboro PD site at jonesboropolice.com. The site has online report filing at jonesboropolice.com/file-a-report-online, tips forms, and division contact info. Some records can be pulled online. Most FOIA requests still go through the records unit by phone or mail.

JPD has several special divisions. Patrol dispatch runs through (870) 935-5551. The desk sergeant line is (870) 935-5657. Criminal investigation takes calls at (870) 935-6710. The drug task force is (870) 932-4355. Traffic unit covers (870) 933-4600. The sex offender registration line is (870) 336-7219. Each division handles its own report filing, and the records unit sends copies out on FOIA requests.

Craighead County Jail and Jonesboro Recent Arrests

Jonesboro has no city jail. After a city arrest, the police take the person to the Craighead County Detention Center at 901 Willett Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The jail phone is (870) 933-4551. The Craighead County Sheriff's Office books, fingerprints, and holds all inmates from the city and the rest of the county. This is where Jonesboro recent arrests first show up in a search record.

The image above is the Craighead County Sheriff's site at craigheadso.org. It has jail info, inmate search, warrant search, and sex offender registry access. Online roster options are limited here, so calling the jail direct gets a faster answer. See the Craighead County Recent Arrests page for the full county setup.

FOIA for Jonesboro Arrest Records

Arkansas FOIA sits at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. Public bodies have three working days to respond. Send a Jonesboro FOIA to JPD records at 1001 South Caraway Road. Include the person's name, the event date, and the report number if known. Fees cover copies at a per-page rate.

Arrest authority sits at Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. A Jonesboro officer may arrest on a warrant or on probable cause. Each arrest creates a police report and a jail booking record. The Arkansas Attorney General publishes a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The FOIA hotline is (800) 482-8982.

Criminal history requests use forms set by Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008. Fees are set by Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check is at cbc.ark.org. Name checks are $22. Print checks are $13. The FAQ at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html walks through each step.

Jonesboro Courts and Arrest Cases

Jonesboro arrest cases split by charge type. The Jonesboro Municipal Court hears city and misdemeanor cases at 300 South Church Street. Court services call (870) 336-7230. Warrants go to (870) 933-4600. The Craighead County Circuit Court hears felonies at the county courthouse. Both courts post case data to Arkansas CourtConnect.

Search cases at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Pick Craighead County, then search by name or case number. Data covers charges, motions, hearing dates, and rulings. Under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105 court records are public, with limits on sealed and juvenile files.

State Tools for Jonesboro Recent Arrests

State tools round out the picture after a local search. The Arkansas DOC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers state prisoners. A Jonesboro arrest that ends in a prison term shows up here after intake. The record has ADC number, offense, sentence, and release date. Jail detainees are not listed here.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org is the state's criminal records hub. ACIC sits at One Capitol Mall, Little Rock. Phone is (501) 682-2222. ACIC runs the sex offender registry and record sealing under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. After a court orders a seal, ACIC has 30 days to update the record across state systems.

VINELink at vinelink.com sends alerts when an inmate is released or moved. The Arkansas hotline is 1-800-510-0415. Alerts are free and private. Sign up online or by phone. The system covers the Craighead County jail and every other Arkansas jail.

Booking Records After Jonesboro Recent Arrests

Each Jonesboro arrest creates a booking record at the Craighead County jail. The record lists the full legal name, aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and home address. It also lists the arresting agency, each charge, the statute cited, and the booking time. A mugshot is taken at intake. Bond info is set at first appearance and added to the record.

Old bookings stay on file under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. Retention runs five years at the jail. After that, sheriffs may purge or archive the files. A FOIA can still pull older bookings still on hand. Errors can be challenged under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. The challenge goes to ACIC with supporting paperwork. A review takes several weeks.

Bond info is part of the record. The judge sets the bond at first appearance. A cash bond, a surety bond, or a release on own recognizance are the main options. Higher bonds tend to track with serious charges or a history of flight. The bond amount is public and shows on the roster.

Sealing Jonesboro Arrest Records

A Jonesboro arrest record can be sealed under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Non-violent misdemeanors qualify after a five-year wait. Some non-violent felonies qualify too. Class Y felonies, sex crimes, and violent felonies are not eligible. The petition goes to the Craighead County Circuit Court. Court filing fees fall under Arkansas Code § 21-6-402. Send a copy to the prosecutor. The state has 30 days to object. If granted, ACIC has 30 days to update the record. Court files are open under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105. Sealed files come off public view but stay open to law enforcement.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

Jonesboro is the biggest city in Northeast Arkansas. Nearby cities feed the same regional courts and jails. Check these pages for each city's police department and arrest data.