Pope County Recent Arrests

Pope County recent arrests are handled by the Pope County Sheriff's Office in Russellville. The sheriff posts a current inmate roster online and covers all booking and intake for the county. Russellville Police, the Arkansas Tech University Police, and other local agencies bring arrestees to the county jail. Use the online roster to check current bookings by name or charge. This page walks through how to find Pope County recent arrests, the sheriff contact info, and related state tools for court and prison records.

Pope County Sheriff and Recent Arrests

The Pope County Sheriff's Office is based in Russellville and handles recent arrests for the county. The main website is at popecoso.org. Deputies cover the unincorporated parts of Pope County and back up city police in Russellville, Atkins, Dover, Hector, London, and Pottsville. All adult bookings come to the county jail for intake. The sheriff also handles civil process, court security, and the sex offender registry.

The Pope County Sheriff site shown above has the full set of public tools. From the home page you can reach the inmate roster, sex offender registry, patrol info, and contact lines for each division. This is the main starting point for questions about a Pope County arrest.

Under Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, an officer may arrest with or without a warrant when there is probable cause. That rule applies to Pope County deputies and city police alike. After the stop, the person is taken to the county jail for booking.

Pope County Jail Roster and Inmate Search

The Pope County jail roster lists current inmates with photo, charges, and booking info. Check the roster at popecoso.org/roster.php. The page shows each person now in custody. Search by name or scroll through the list.

The inmate roster shown above is the main online tool for Pope County recent arrests. The list updates as bookings happen. Typical fields include full name, date of birth, intake date, charges, bond, and booking photo. Past bookings roll off when a person is released. For historical booking data, file a FOIA request with the sheriff.

For state prison data, the Arkansas DOC Inmate Search at apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php picks up Pope County inmates after transfer to state custody. VINE at vinelink.com sends free alerts when a person is booked, moved, or released.

Pope County Records and FOIA

Pope County arrest records are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Arkansas Code § 25-19-101. The sheriff office has three business days to respond. Requests can be mailed, emailed, or filed in person. Bring photo ID for in-person visits.

A Pope County arrest record will usually show the person name, date of birth, arresting agency, charge list, bond amount, and booking photo. Some fields may be sealed by court order. The five-year booking retention rule at Arkansas Code § 13-4-404 lets the sheriff destroy older booking images and paperwork once the case is closed.

If you find an error in a record, you can challenge it under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013. The challenge goes to the agency that holds the data. State-level criminal history checks are done through cbc.ark.org or acic.org. The FAQ for the CBC tool is at cbc.ark.org/static/faqs.html.

Pope County Recent Arrests and Court

The Pope County Circuit Court in Russellville handles felony cases after a booking. District court handles misdemeanors and traffic. The Arkansas CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the main online source for circuit court filings statewide.

Record sealing follows Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Non-violent misdemeanors may be sealed five years after the case ends. Some non-violent felonies qualify. Class Y felonies, sex offenses against minors, and Class A or B felonies other than drug cases cannot be sealed. The petition goes to the court where the case was heard. Once granted, the sealing order is sent to ACIC for a 30-day state record update.

Most court records are public, but full document images may not always post on CourtConnect. For case copies, visit the clerk at the Pope County Courthouse in Russellville. Staff can pull files and provide certified copies for a fee set by court rule.

Cities and Towns in Pope County

Pope County cities and towns include Russellville, Atkins, Dover, Pottsville, Hector, London, and Wonderview. Russellville is the largest city and the county seat. It is also the home of Arkansas Tech University.

Russellville meets the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. You can view local arrest and police info there:

• Russellville for city-level police and arrest info

Other Pope County towns do not meet the threshold, but all adult bookings in the county go to the Pope County jail in Russellville.

State Tools for Pope County Recent Arrests

State tools help track a Pope County case through the system. The DOC search, CourtConnect, ACIC, and VINE each serve a different role. Sealing fees are set by court rule. Criminal history fees are set by Arkansas Code § 12-12-1009. Request forms come from Arkansas Code § 12-12-1008.

For FOIA denial or delay, the Arkansas Attorney General office at ag.arkansas.gov publishes a FOIA handbook each year. The handbook walks through the steps for filing, appealing, and enforcing an open records request.

VINELink Alerts for Pope County Inmates

VINELink at vinelink.com sends free alerts about Pope County jail status changes. Sign up by phone or online. Enter the person's name or booking number. The tool sends a call, text, or email when the inmate is booked, moved, or released. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415. Alerts stay active until the person is released or transferred to state custody. Many crime victims use this tool to track a case. The public can sign up too.

Court outcomes tie back to the first court date set at booking. Most Pope County misdemeanor cases clear in district court within a few months. Felony cases take longer. CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov posts each hearing, ruling, and sentence. Court files are open under Arkansas Code § 25-19-105. Sealed cases and juvenile files are closed. Filing fees for court records fall under Arkansas Code § 21-6-402.

Sealing Pope County Arrest Records

Record sealing in Pope County is set by Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401. Non-violent misdemeanors can be sealed five years after the case ends. Some non-violent felonies also qualify after a longer wait. Class Y felonies, sex crimes against minors, and Class A or B felonies other than drug cases cannot be sealed. The petition is filed in the court that heard the case. Most Pope County petitions go through the Russellville circuit clerk.

File the form with the court. Send a copy to the prosecutor. The state has 30 days to object. A judge then rules at a hearing or on the papers. If granted, the order goes to ACIC at acic.org. ACIC then has 30 days to update the state record. Pope County sheriff records and police reports also come off the public view. Sealed records stay open to law enforcement. Errors in any record can be fixed under Arkansas Code § 12-12-1013.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Pope County borders Johnson, Newton, Searcy, Van Buren, Conway, and Yell. Cross-county searches are common when an arrest happens near a border. The main nearby counties are below.