Scioto County Sheriff’s Office
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The Scioto County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency serving Scioto County, Ohio. The office is responsible for enforcing the law, protecting life and property, and serving the community.
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History
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office was established in 1803, shortly after the county was formed. The first sheriff of Scioto County was William Green. The sheriff's office has a long and rich history, and its members have played a vital role in the development of the county.
Services
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of services to the community, including:
- Law enforcement: The sheriff's office is responsible for enforcing the law in Scioto County. Deputies patrol the county's roads and highways, investigate crimes, and arrest offenders.
- Jail operations: The sheriff's office operates the Scioto County Jail, which houses adult inmates awaiting trial or serving sentences.
- Court security: The sheriff's office provides security for the Scioto County Courthouse and other court facilities.
- Search and rescue: The sheriff's office has a search and rescue team that is available to assist in emergencies.
- Community service: The sheriff's office offers a variety of community service programs, including a DARE program, a senior citizen patrol, and a victim assistance program.
Scioto County Arrest Warrants Search
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office maintains a database of active arrest warrants for individuals wanted in Scioto County, Ohio. Members of the public can search the database to see if there is an active warrant for their arrest.
How to Find a Warrant in Scioto County
To search for a warrant in Scioto County, you can:
- Visit the Scioto County Sheriff's Office website.
- Click on the "Warrants" tab.
- Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
- Click on the "Search" button.
The search results will show any active arrest warrants for the person you searched for. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the offense charged, and the bond amount.
What to Do if You Have a Warrant
If you have an active arrest warrant, you should contact the Scioto County Sheriff's Office immediately. You can turn yourself in at the sheriff's office or you can contact the sheriff's office to arrange for a surrender.
If you fail to turn yourself in, you may be arrested and taken to jail. You may also be required to pay a bond in order to be released from jail.
Additional Information
- If you have any questions about arrest warrants in Scioto County, you can contact the Scioto County Sheriff's Office at (740) 354-7566.
- You can also submit a tip about a wanted person online at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office website.
Scioto County Child Support Warrants
Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office releases mugshots of individuals who have been arrested and booked into the Scioto County Jail. Mugshots are typically released within 24 hours of an arrest.
How to Obtain Mugshots
Members of the public can obtain mugshots from the Scioto County Sheriff's Office in two ways:
- In person: Mugshots can be obtained in person at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office Records Division, located at 1025 16th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
- Online: Mugshots can also be obtained online at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office website.
Availability of Mugshots
Mugshots are public record and are available to anyone who requests them. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, mugshots may not be released if the individual is a juvenile or if the release of the mugshot would jeopardize an ongoing investigation.
Bond Information
What is a Bail Bond?
A bail bond is a type of surety bond that is used to secure the release of an arrested person from jail before their trial. When a person is arrested, they are typically taken to jail and held until their trial date. However, a person can be released from jail before their trial if they post a bail bond.
How to Post a Bond in Scioto County
To post a bond in Scioto County, you can:
- Contact a bail bond agent. A bail bond agent is a person who is licensed to write bail bonds. Bail bond agents can be found in the phone book or online.
- Pay the bail bond agent a fee. The fee is typically a percentage of the total bond amount.
- The bail bond agent will then post the bond with the court. Once the bond is posted, the person will be released from jail.
Additional Information
- If you have any questions about bail bonds in Scioto County, you can contact the Scioto County Sheriff's Office at (740) 354-7566.
- You can also find more information about bail bonds on the Ohio Supreme Court's website.
Scioto County Most Wanted List
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery.
How to View the Most Wanted List
Members of the public can view the Scioto County Most Wanted List online at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office website.
The list includes the following information about each fugitive:
- Name
- Age
- Race
- Gender
- Height
- Weight
- Hair color
- Eye color
- Charges
- Bond amount
How to Report Information
If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the Most Wanted List, you can contact the Scioto County Sheriff's Office at (740) 354-7566. You can also submit a tip online at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office website.
Sex Offender Registry
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office also maintains a Sex Offender Registry. The registry contains information about all registered sex offenders living in Scioto County.
How to View the Sex Offender Registry
Members of the public can view the Scioto County Sex Offender Registry online at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office website.
The registry includes the following information about each sex offender:
- Name
- Age
- Race
- Gender
- Height
- Weight
- Hair color
- Eye color
- Address
- Charges
- Risk level
How to Report a Violation
If you believe that a registered sex offender is in violation of their registration requirements, you can contact the Scioto County Sheriff's Office at (740) 354-7566. You can also submit a tip online at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office website.
Scioto County Sex Offender Registry
Location and Contact Details
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office is located at 1025 16th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
The office can be reached by phone at (740) 354-7566.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Scioto County Sheriff's Office