Find Recent Arrests in Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff recent arrests are made by the Pine Bluff Police Department and booked into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center run by the Jefferson County Sheriff. To find Pine Bluff recent arrests, search the jail roster online, call the Jefferson County Sheriff, or file a FOIA request with the city police. The Pine Bluff Police site at pbpd.org lists the patrol divisions and record contacts. Jefferson County Sheriff sits at 300 East 5th Avenue. Each stop shows a piece of the full arrest file.

Pine Bluff Police and Recent Arrests

The Pine Bluff Police Department is the main city agency that makes the arrests tied to Pine Bluff recent arrests reports. The department site at pbpd.org lists the patrol, detective, and records contacts. The mission line on the site reads, "To provide quality police service to our community by promoting a safe environment through police and citizen interaction."

The core values listed are integrity, courage, service, respect, and excellence. Pine Bluff City Hall sits at 200 East 8th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The city council has nine members with four-year terms. Council meetings run every Monday at 5:30 PM and the sessions are public. The city budget for 2023 ran close to $34 million, which funds the police, fire, and street services.

The image above shows the Arkansas DOC inmate search tool. If a Pine Bluff arrest ends in a prison sentence, the person shows up there after intake. The Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters is in Pine Bluff at P.O. Box 8707, 71611. The ADC phone is 870-267-6999. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Jefferson County Sheriff and Pine Bluff Recent Arrests

After a Pine Bluff arrest, the person is booked into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. The Jefferson County Sheriff runs the jail. The sheriff office is at 300 East 5th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. The main line is (870) 541-5351. The jail phone is (870) 541-5340. The sheriff site is at jeffersoncountyso.org.

Booking covers the mugshot, prints, personal details, and a charge list. Bond gets set at first appearance. The jail roster shows the current inmate list with charges and bond. The roster updates as people come in and leave.

For the Jefferson County full breakdown, see the Jefferson County Recent Arrests page on this site. That page walks through the jail rules, the sheriff contacts, and the court links.

Pine Bluff FOIA Requests

Arrest records in Pine Bluff are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The key law is Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. A state resident can ask for an arrest report, a booking sheet, a 911 call log, or a dispatch log. The city or the sheriff has three business days to respond.

Send written FOIA requests to the Pine Bluff Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff. Put the person name, the incident date, the report number if known, and your contact info. Fees cover copies at a per-page rate. The Arkansas Attorney General keeps a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The AG hotline is (800) 482-8982 for FOIA questions.

Some files stay closed. Juvenile files are not public. Active investigation files can be held until the case is charged. Arrest authority is set in Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. An officer may arrest with a warrant or based on probable cause.

Pine Bluff Courts and Arrest Cases

A Pine Bluff arrest moves into one of a few courts. Misdemeanors and traffic charges head to the Pine Bluff District Court. Felonies go to the Jefferson County Circuit Court. Federal bankruptcy matters for the region go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lists circuit court cases online.

The Jefferson County Circuit Court is the civil and criminal repository for the county. Court records cover the docket, motions, plea forms, and sentencing orders. Most files are public. A record sealing petition goes to the court that heard the case. Eligible records are non-violent misdemeanors after five years and some non-violent felonies under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401.

Sex offenses against minors are not eligible. Class Y felonies are not eligible. Most Class A and B felonies are not eligible.

State Tools for Pine Bluff Recent Arrests

Three state sites add context to a Pine Bluff arrest. The Arkansas DOC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers state prison inmates. Since the ADC is based in Pine Bluff, a fair number of sentenced local cases flow through the nearby prison units. Out-of-state transfers under Interstate Compact do not show in the search.

The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org lets you run a name or fingerprint check. A name-based check costs $22 under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. A fingerprint check costs $13. Volunteer rates are lower. The FAQ at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html walks you through it.

The Arkansas State Police keeps the state criminal history file. The ASP office is at 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, phone 501-618-8500. Manual requests use Form ASP-122 and a signed, notarized release. Arkansas arrest records are 100% fingerprint-supported. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org runs the state repository.

Arkansas law lets a person challenge an error in a state criminal record under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. The request form goes to ACIC. Criminal history request forms fall under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008.

Booking Records After Pine Bluff Recent Arrests

Every Pine Bluff arrest makes a booking record at the Jefferson County jail. The booking log covers the person's legal name, any aliases, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, and address. It lists the arresting agency, the charge or charges, the statute for each charge, and the booking time. A mugshot gets taken at intake.

Booking records stay on file for at least five years under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404. The file covers the log, the prints, the charge sheet, and the mugshot. Old files can still be pulled by FOIA. Live roster data rolls off once the person is released.

Bond sits next to the charges. A Pine Bluff arrest may result in a cash bond, a surety bond, or release on own recognizance. A higher bond often means more serious charges. The bond amount is public and shows on the roster. Victim notification through VINE at vinelink.com tracks Jefferson County inmates. Sign up for free alerts by phone, email, or text.

• Mugshots and booking photos
• Charges and bond amounts
• Court dates and hearing times
• Arresting officer and agency
• Intake date and time

Nearby Arkansas Cities

Pine Bluff sits in the southeast Arkansas delta. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County and home to the Arkansas DOC headquarters. See these nearby cities for more local arrest records.