Logan County Arrest Records

In Logan County, Oklahoma, arrests occur when there is probable cause to believe someone has committed a crime. The Logan County Sheriff's Office and other police departments conduct these arrests to maintain peace. The Guthrie, Coyle, and Crescent Police Departments are some of the prominent law enforcement agencies involved in these arrests.

Arrested persons are held in the Logan County Detention Center. This arrest and booking process generates official records (which may become part of the broader Logan County Court Records). These records consist of the arrestee's physical characteristics, booking photograph, arresting officer, witnesses, and the circumstances of the incident. These and other public records, such as arrest warrants and criminal records, provide insights into an individual's interaction with the legal system.

Are Arrest Records Public in Logan County?

Yes. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, citizens and non-citizens may view, inspect, or copy all forms of arrest records stored and maintained by custodial law enforcement agencies during arrests and booking exercises unless otherwise stated by law.

However, the Act limits or exempts the public from access to specific arrest records. Some arrest records exempted from public disclosure include details concerning pending law enforcement investigations, confidential sources, investigative methods, and the identities of victims and witnesses.

Other exempted or redacted records are juvenile records and confidential personal details such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, and financial account information. These records are primarily exempted from public view to protect personal privacy and ensure the continued cooperation of individuals working with law enforcement agencies.

Logan County Arrest Statistics

According to a five-year analysis of figures from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the Logan County Sheriff’s Office reported 661 arrests between 2019 and 2023. The gender distribution of the arrest data showed that males constituted 75.19% (497) of all arrests within the period, while females accounted for 24.81% (164).

The racial composition of all arrests in the period under review showed that Whites were the predominant racial group apprehended for different offenses, with 83.96%. Others include Blacks or African Americans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, and Asians, who accounted for 11,65% (77), 2.57% (17), and 0.61% (4) of all arrests, respectively. Apprehended suspects with unknown racial identities constituted 1.21% (8) of individuals arrested.

A breakdown of the types of offenses for which law enforcement officers detained offenders between 2019 and 2023 showed that driving under the influence violations were the most prevalent, with 22.54% (149), followed by simple assault at 18.76% (124) and all other offenses except traffic violations at 17.10% (113).

Find Logan County Arrest Records

Use the Logan County Sheriff’s Office inmate search portal to find inmate information and arrest records. Interested parties seeking Logan County arrest records at the state level may use the Ok Offender Lookup tool on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) website. This search engine allows visitors to find information about inmates under ODOC's custody.

To search, users must enter the inmate's first or last name, ODOC number, date of birth, or other identifying information. The tool provides inmate information, such as name, gender, height, weight, hair, and eye color. Other details include the inmates’ ODOC number, current location, charges, convictions, and release dates.

Alternatively, record seekers can submit record requests for inmate records online, by mail, email, fax, or phone at the following address:

Oklahoma Department of Corrections
3400 Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4298
Phone: (405) 425-2500
Fax: (405) 425-2578

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 11400
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0400

Searchers looking for Logan County offenders at the national level may use the Federal Inmate Locator tool to find the inmate.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An individual's arrest record will stay on record unless sealed or expunged. By going through the expungement process, a qualified applicant may be able to restrict access to their arrest records. The US Justice Department, state agencies, and local law enforcement agencies all maintain databases of arrest records and rap sheets. This information is not promptly removed from all repositories used by criminal law enforcement agencies.

Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes explains the specific requirements someone has to meet to be eligible for expungement.

Individuals who have been acquitted or absolved of charges, completed a deferred sentence with the charges then dismissed, or received a full pardon for the offense are eligible to file for expungement. Those convicted for specific misdemeanor offenses may have to undergo a 10-year waiting period before they can petition for expungement.

In Oklahoma, expunging an arrest record involves the following steps:

• Filing an expungement petition at the district court where the conviction or arrest took place.
• Notifying the office of the district attorney of the petition.
• Going to the court hearing, the judge will decide whether to grant the expungement and assess eligibility.
• The court orders the records to be sealed if it grants the request.

Logan County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a court order issued by a judge or magistrate in Logan County that gives law enforcement permission to detain a suspect. To obtain an arrest warrant, a police officer must prove probable cause—that is, that a crime has been committed and that the suspect is most likely to be responsible—through an affidavit.

Arrest warrants are often issued when there is enough evidence to believe the suspect committed a crime. This includes situations where the accused has neglected to appear in court as required, poses a risk to public safety, or is likely to escape.

Section 1223.1 and 1225 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes permits judges to approve Logan County search warrants via phone or email. However, peace officers may only use these channels when there is an emergency or the absence of a judge to sign a warrant.

Logan County arrest warrants include information such as the offender's name, the alleged offense, and any additional information to help identify and apprehend the subject of the warrant. Once issued, the warrant grants peace officers the authority to arrest the suspect anywhere within the county's boundaries.

Do Logan County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Logan County arrest warrants usually do not expire. Once issued, they remain effective until enforced or recalled by the court. This implies that law enforcement officers can arrest the individual named in the warrant at any time, regardless of the time since the warrant was issued.

Nonetheless, a warrant may be recalled or revoked in specific scenarios. For instance, if the individual named in the warrant willingly appears in court or if the court finds that the warrant was issued incorrectly, the warrant may be recalled. Furthermore, it will no longer be valid if the person listed has passed away.