Search Russellville Recent Arrests

Russellville recent arrests come out of the Russellville Police Department, then head to the Pope County Detention Center for booking. To find a Russellville arrest, check the Pope County Sheriff online roster, call the police records unit, or send a FOIA letter. The Russellville Police cover the city. The county sheriff runs the jail where most booked people stay. Each source can give a piece of the record, from the first report to the booking file. Use the tools on this page to work the search from more than one angle.

Russellville Police and Recent Arrests

The Russellville Police Department is the main city agency that makes arrests in Russellville. The department site is at russellvillepd.org. You can find officer rosters, division lists, news posts, and report request forms on the site. The records unit handles incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or in writing.

The Russellville Police homepage shown above links to the records division and the patrol roster. Most report requests need the name of the person, date of the event, and case number if one is on hand. A written note is best since it starts the three-day FOIA clock.

Arrest reports from a Russellville recent arrest name the officer, the statute, and a summary of the event. For a case that is still open, part of the file may be held. After the case closes, the file often opens up in full. For help with a stalled request, call the chief's office or write to the city clerk. A clerk can guide you through the right path.

Pope County Jail Holds Russellville Recent Arrests

Russellville does not run a city jail. After arrest, the person is taken to the Pope County Detention Center. The jail is run by the Pope County Sheriff. The main sheriff site is at popecoso.org. Staff at the jail handle booking, prints, photos, and basic medical checks at intake.

The online roster is at popecoso.org/roster.php. Search the list by name or browse the full set. The page shows the booking date, charge list, and bond. A Russellville arrest will show up on this roster right after booking. For a county-level look, see Pope County Recent Arrests.

The jail is open to phone calls and visits on a set schedule. To drop off cash for commissary or post bond, the cashier window has set hours. Rules can shift, so call the jail first to check the current visit list and times. Some inmates may be held at the county jail for a long time while a case works through court. Others bond out fast.

Russellville Courts and Arrest Cases

A Russellville arrest can end up in one of two courts. Misdemeanors and traffic cases go to the Russellville District Court. Felonies move to the Pope County Circuit Court. Both courts post case info through the state CourtConnect system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or file date.

Court files list the charge, hearing dates, motions, and rulings. These files are open under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101, with limits for sealed or juvenile cases. The judge at first appearance sets bond, which can be cash, surety, or release on own recognizance. The bond amount is public and shows on the court file as well as the jail roster.

Felony cases at the circuit court often take months to resolve. They may involve a plea deal, a trial, or a dismissal. Misdemeanor cases move faster at district court. After the case ends, the file is open unless a judge orders it sealed.

FOIA for Russellville Arrest Records

Russellville arrest records are open under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. This is the state Freedom of Information Act. An agency must respond in three business days. Send a written note to the Russellville Police records unit or the Pope County Sheriff for jail files. Name the person and the event date. Add the case number if you have one. Fees cover per-page copy costs.

The Arkansas Attorney General puts out a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The hotline is (800) 482-8982. The AG office writes opinions on FOIA when agencies and the public don't agree. An opinion can help when a request gets pushback.

Arrest authority for Russellville police sits in Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. That code says an officer can arrest with a warrant, or without one based on probable cause. Booking at the Pope County jail follows each arrest.

State Tools for Russellville Recent Arrests

Three state tools help when the local paper trail runs thin. The Arkansas DOC inmate search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php covers people in state prison. A Russellville arrest that ends with a state sentence will show here after intake. Search by name or ADC number.

The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org pulls a state-wide criminal history. Name-based runs about $22. Print-based is less. The FAQ at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html walks through the rules. The Arkansas State Police runs the check under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org is the state repository for criminal justice data. ACIC handles record sealing under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. The office is at One Capitol Mall in Little Rock. VINE victim alerts for Pope County inmates are free at vinelink.com. Sign up and get a call or text when an inmate moves or is set free. For court case look ups across the state, CourtConnect stays the best open tool.

Booking Records After Russellville Recent Arrests

Each Russellville arrest makes a booking record at the Pope County jail. The record lists full legal name, aliases, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, and home address. It names the arresting officer, the agency, the charge, the Arkansas code cited, and the booking time. A booking photo is snapped at intake.

Booking files are open under Arkansas law. You can see them on the Pope County online roster while the person is held. After release, you can ask the sheriff for a copy by FOIA. Under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404 jail booking records must be kept for five years. Dispatch logs keep a like window.

A person can challenge data in their own criminal history under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. The challenge goes to ACIC in writing. ACIC then checks the source data and may make a fix. This is the right path if a booking file shows the wrong name or the wrong charge.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

Russellville sits in the Arkansas River Valley in Pope County. A few nearby cities share courts or sheriffs in the region. Check each page for the local police info.