Search Springdale Recent Arrests

Springdale recent arrests go through the Springdale Police Department and end at one of two county jails. To find Springdale recent arrests, search the Washington County jail roster, call the Springdale Police records line, or send a written FOIA request. The Springdale Police sit at 201 Spring Street. Most city arrests end up at the Washington County Detention Center. A small share tied to the Benton County side of the city go to the Benton County jail. This page shows how to work each path.

Springdale Police and Recent Arrests

The Springdale Police Department handles city arrests. The address is 201 Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764. The non-emergency line is (479) 751-4542. Hours run 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The records division uses the same phone. Staff take walk-in and mailed FOIA requests for police reports, incident logs, and arrest files. The city site sits at springdalear.gov. The police page is under the Departments menu.

The image above shows the Springdale Police page. It has contact info, division links, and a records section. Most Springdale recent arrests appear in an arrest report filed by the arresting officer. The report has the person's name, the charge, the location, and a short narrative. Reports may be held during open cases.

Springdale sits in two counties. Washington County covers most of the city, and Benton County covers the north edge. The arrest location picks the booking jail. A Benton County arrest by a Springdale officer ends at the Benton County jail. A Washington County arrest ends at the Washington County jail. Either way, the police report starts at Springdale PD.

County Jails and Springdale Recent Arrests

Springdale does not run a city jail. After an arrest, the police take the person to the Washington County Detention Center at 1155 West Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville. The jail phone is (479) 444-5830. The sheriff's site at washingtoncosheriff.com has the inmate search. Search by name, booking date, or booking number. The roster shows the charge list, bond, booking time, and mugshot.

A small number of Springdale recent arrests go to the Benton County jail at 1299 North Walton Boulevard, Bentonville. The Benton County Sheriff's line is (479) 271-1009. The Benton County roster is also free and online. Use the city arrest location to pick the right jail. See the Washington County Recent Arrests and Benton County Recent Arrests pages for each county's full setup.

FOIA for Springdale Arrest Records

Arkansas FOIA sits at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. Public bodies have three working days to respond. A Springdale FOIA should go to the police records unit at 201 Spring Street. Put the person's name, event date, and report number in the letter. Fees cover copy costs.

Arrest authority in Arkansas is set by Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. A Springdale 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 runs a FOIA handbook at ag.arkansas.gov. The FOIA hotline is (800) 482-8982. Call if a request gets stuck or if you need an opinion on a denial.

Criminal history checks use a separate form under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008. Fees are set by Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. The Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check at cbc.ark.org is the main portal. A name check costs $22. A print check is $13. The FAQ at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html spells out the process.

Springdale Courts and Recent Arrests Cases

Springdale arrest cases split by charge type. The Springdale District Court hears city and misdemeanor cases. The phone line runs through city offices at (479) 750-8114. The Washington County Circuit Court at 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, handles felonies from the Washington County side of the city. Cases from the Benton County side go to the Benton County Circuit Court in Bentonville.

Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lists most cases. Pick the right county, then search by name or case number. The data covers charges, motions, and rulings. Under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105 most court records are public. Sealed files and juvenile cases are not shown.

State Tools for Springdale Recent Arrests

Three state tools help track a Springdale arrest after the local level. Use them with the jail roster for the full picture.

• DOC Inmate Search for state prison data
• Arkansas Crime Information Center for state records
• VINELink for release alerts
• CourtConnect for court case files

The DOC Inmate Search covers only sentenced state prisoners. Jail detainees are not listed here. The site at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php shows ADC number, offense, and release date. If a Springdale arrest leads to a state prison term, the person shows here after intake at the Arkansas DOC.

ACIC sits at One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, phone (501) 682-2222. It runs record sealing under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. A Springdale arrest record can be sealed if the case meets the rules. Non-violent misdemeanors after five years and some non-violent felonies are eligible. ACIC has 30 days to update the record once the order is entered.

VINELink at vinelink.com sends alerts when a person is released or moved. The Arkansas hotline is 1-800-510-0415. Sign up by phone or on the site. Alerts are free and private.

Booking Records After Springdale Recent Arrests

Each Springdale arrest creates a booking record at the county jail. The file shows the full legal name, aliases, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and address. The record also lists the arresting agency, each charge, the statute cited, and the booking time. A mugshot is taken at intake. Bond info is added after the first court appearance. Mugshots are public and show up on the jail roster. All booking records are public under Arkansas law.

Old bookings stay on file. Under Arkansas Code § 13-4-404, booking records carry a five-year retention. After that, sheriffs may purge or archive them. A FOIA can pull older files still on hand. Errors in a record can be fixed under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. Send a written challenge with supporting paperwork to ACIC. A review takes several weeks. If ACIC agrees, the record is corrected across state systems.

Victim Notification for Springdale Inmates

Victims of a Springdale crime can sign up for VINELink alerts at vinelink.com. The tool covers both Washington County and Benton County jails. Sign up by phone at 1-800-510-0415 or on the site. Alerts are free. Court filing fees for related cases fall under Arkansas Code § 21-6-402. Court records stay open to the public under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105. Sealed cases and juvenile files are closed.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

Springdale sits in the middle of the Northwest Arkansas metro. Nearby cities share the same courts and jails. Check these pages for each city police department and arrest data.