Little River County Arrest Records

Little River County recent arrests are handled by Sheriff Bobby Walraven and booked at the county jail in Ashdown. The sheriff office sits at 2115 N Constitution Avenue and runs patrol, court security, civil process, and jail operations. There is no public online inmate roster for Little River County. To find recent arrests in Little River County, call the jail, file a written FOIA, search Arkansas CourtConnect for court cases, or use the Arkansas DOC inmate search for state custody. This page covers each step.

Little River County Sheriff and Recent Arrests

Sheriff Bobby Walraven leads the Little River County Sheriff's Office. The address is 2115 North Constitution Avenue, Ashdown, AR 71822. The main phone is (870) 898-5115. The fax is (870) 898-7260. Email for the sheriff is bwalraven@lrcounty.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Dispatch and the jail run 24 hours a day.

The sheriff office handles recent arrests in the unincorporated parts of Little River County and works with city police in Ashdown, Foreman, and Wilton. People picked up by city police are often booked at the county jail. That puts the sheriff in charge of intake, fingerprints, booking photos, and the record of the arrest. Detailed county info lives at lrcounty.org. The public safety section sits at lrcounty.org/public-safety and the sheriff department page is at lrcounty.org/departments/sheriff.

For a quick sheriff profile, check the Arkansas Sheriffs Association listing at arsheriffs.org. County officials are also listed at arcounties.org. Both are good for confirming phone and address data. Active warrants info can be checked at littlerivercountyjail.org, though that is a third-party site.

Little River County Jail and Recent Arrests Phone Check

The Little River County Jail is at 2115 North Constitution Avenue in Ashdown. Phone is (870) 898-5115. The jail is where new bookings take place. That includes fingerprinting, a mug shot, and the record of the arrest. Staff will also do a medical check and put the person in a holding area until bond is set or the first court date.

There is no online inmate roster for Little River County. That means a phone call is the fastest way to check on a person. Call (870) 898-5115 during office hours. Staff can tell you if the person is in custody, give the charge, and note the bond amount. You can also walk in at 351 North 2nd Street, Ashdown, which is where the circuit clerk keeps court files tied to the case.

For family and friends, most Arkansas jails have rules for visits, phone calls, and mail. The Little River County Jail follows those same basic rules. Call ahead to set up a visit. Bring a photo ID. Dress code applies. Jail staff also runs a commissary for inmates to buy small items with money loaded to their account. Ask at intake for the current steps.

State Tools for Little River County Recent Arrests

State tools back up the missing county roster. The Arkansas Department of Corrections Inmate Search covers state prison custody. Use apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php. The site lets you search by ADC number, last name, first name, county, or facility. State custody means the person has been sent to the Arkansas prison system after a felony conviction, not the county jail in Ashdown.

The Arkansas DOC page shown above is the main free state tool. You can check current state inmates tied to Little River County cases. Results show the ADC ID, basic biographical info, the offense, and the current unit. The site runs on the state INA portal and updates daily. There are no fees to search.

For court records, use Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. The portal covers circuit courts across the state. Little River County cases may post to CourtConnect when the clerk enters them. You will see case numbers, charges, file dates, and scheduled hearings. The tool is free. For background checks with signed consent, see cbc.ark.org.

FOIA Requests in Little River County

Little River County arrest records fall under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101, the state FOIA law. The sheriff office has three business days to reply to a written FOIA request. Arrest reports, jail logs, and booking photos are all public. Active investigation files can be held back until the case closes. Juvenile files are not public.

To file a FOIA, send a short written request to Sheriff Walraven at bwalraven@lrcounty.com or mail it to 2115 North Constitution Avenue, Ashdown, AR 71822. List the person, date range, and type of record. Add a phone number and return address. Copy fees run about $0.25 per page. The sheriff may waive small fees for simple requests that can be sent by email.

An arrest report will name the officer, state the charge, and list the probable cause for arrest under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106. It also shows the date, time, and place of the arrest. Some personal data may be redacted. If a request is denied, the Attorney General posts help at ag.arkansas.gov. A denied FOIA can go to circuit court for a review.

Little River County Court and Records

Little River County is in the 8th Judicial Circuit South. The circuit court in Ashdown handles felony cases after a booking at the county jail. District court covers misdemeanors and traffic. The Circuit Clerk is Lauren Abney. Her office is at 351 North Second Street, Suite 5, Ashdown, AR 71822. Phone is (870) 898-7212. Fax is (870) 898-5783.

Court records are public under Arkansas Code § 16-55-116. Copy fees are set by Arkansas Code § 21-6-402. That puts the cost at $0.50 per page and $5.00 for a certified copy. The clerk office is open during normal business hours. For an older case you may need to call ahead so staff can pull the file from storage.

Record sealing rules live in Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Non-violent misdemeanors may be sealed after five years. Some non-violent felonies qualify. Class Y felonies, sex offenses with a minor victim, and most Class A or B felonies do not qualify. The petition goes to the court that heard the case. Once granted, ACIC updates the record within 30 days. See acic.org for forms.

More Little River County Arrest Resources

VINE is a free victim notification tool at vinelink.com. Sign up to get an alert when a person is released from custody. The tool works with most Arkansas jails that feed data to the system. For Little River County inmates, the alert comes by text, email, or phone call.

The Arkansas State Police at dps.arkansas.gov works the highways in Little River County. Troopers also run the ID Bureau, which handles fingerprint checks and record challenges under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. Fees are set by Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. The FAQ page at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html covers the wait time and the steps for a formal check.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Little River County sits in the southwest corner of the state near Texas and Oklahoma. It borders three Arkansas counties plus Red River County in Texas. Check the four below if you are not sure where the arrest took place.