El Paso Recent Arrests Search
El Paso recent arrests are handled by the El Paso Police Department and processed through the El Paso County jail system. Sitting on the western tip of Texas along the Mexican border, El Paso is a major city with a population of about 680,000 people. The county operates two jail facilities with a combined capacity of 2,592 inmates. You can search for recent arrests online through the county's Odyssey public access portal or contact the EPPD Records Division for specific case information.
El Paso Overview
El Paso Arrest Processing
EPPD makes arrests within the city limits. After booking, inmates go to the El Paso County jail system. The county has two facilities. The Downtown Jail is at 601 E. Overland, El Paso, TX 79901. The Jail Annex sits at 12501 E. Montana, El Paso, TX 79938. The annex opened in 1997 and uses a campus style podular design with twelve pods.
Together these facilities hold up to 2,592 inmates. Sheriff Oscar Ugarte runs the jail system. For inmate information, call 915-546-2212. The administrative line is 915-546-2228. Visitation questions go to 915-856-4802. You need the person's booking number and full name to arrange a visit. Money deposits for inmate accounts must be made the day before commissary.
| EPPD Records | 911 N. Raynor St El Paso, TX 79903 |
|---|---|
| Non-Emergency | (915) 832-4400 |
| Downtown Jail | 601 E. Overland El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Jail Annex | 12501 E. Montana El Paso, TX 79938 |
Release procedures vary by case type. Some people bond out the same day. Others wait for a court date. The jail system posts online records so you can check custody status without calling. The county also maintains criminal, civil, family, and probate case records through the Odyssey portal, which is free to search by name or case number.
Search El Paso Recent Arrests
The El Paso County Odyssey Public Access portal is the main tool for searching recent arrests in the area. It covers criminal, civil, family, and probate case records. You can also search jail records and jail bond records. The system is free and lets you look up cases by name or case number.
The screenshot below shows the EPPD records and reports page where you can learn about costs and how to request arrest data.
EPPD charges specific fees for records. Accident or crash reports cost $6.00. Offense or incident reports run 10 cents per page for the first 50 pages. A certified copy of an accident report is $6.00 plus $2.00 extra. Background checks or clearance letters cost $6.00. Open records requests are 10 cents per page for the first 50 pages. For larger requests, they send an itemized invoice.
Mail requests take up to 10 business days. Include a return mailing address. Payment can be by cash, money order, or check made payable to The City of El Paso. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
The El Paso County Sheriff's jail information page also has links to the inmate search tool. Here is a look at that page.
Recent Arrest Types in El Paso
El Paso recent arrests include drug trafficking, kidnapping, sexual assault, and other serious crimes. The city's location on the border means EPPD collaborates with the FBI, DPS, and other federal and state agencies on certain cases. Specialized units within the department handle specific crime types. The Gang Unit focuses on organized crime. The Internet Crimes Against Children unit targets online exploitation. SWAT handles high risk situations.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, basic arrest data is public regardless of the crime type. Section 552.108(c) requires release of the arrested person's name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, arrest date, time, place, charges, booking info, bond data, and officer names. Even ongoing investigation records must release these basic facts.
The El Paso County Odyssey portal also provides access to criminal, civil, family, and probate case records beyond just jail information. Bond records are searchable too. Attorney information appears when available. Court dates and case dispositions show up as they get entered into the system. The portal updates regularly and is free to use by anyone.
Statewide Arrest Records Tools
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division collects arrest data from all Texas agencies, including EPPD. Reports must go to DPS within seven days. The DPS Criminal History portal runs statewide searches for $3.00 each. It covers Class B misdemeanors and above.
Under Government Code 411, Section 411.135, public searches only return convictions and deferred adjudications. The TDCJ Inmate Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas Judicial Branch Case Search handles appellate courts. For trial court cases in El Paso County, use the Odyssey portal or the District Clerk's office.
If an agency fails to respond to your request within 10 business days, the Texas Attorney General can step in. The Open Records Division reviews complaints and issues rulings that agencies must follow.
Juvenile arrest records are confidential in Texas. They do not appear in any public search tool. Contact the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for questions about juvenile cases.
El Paso County Recent Arrests
El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County. All arrest processing, jail holding, and court proceedings go through the county system. Visit the El Paso County page for more details on the jail facilities, Odyssey portal, and how court records work across the county.
Nearby Cities
El Paso sits in far west Texas. The nearest qualifying cities are a significant distance away, but you can check their arrest records through these links.