Lubbock Recent Arrests Search
Lubbock recent arrests are handled by the Lubbock Police Department and processed through the Lubbock County jail system. Located in the South Plains region of West Texas, Lubbock has a population of about 265,000 people. The county detention center has a capacity of 1,512 beds and posts an active jail roster online. You can search for recent arrests through the sheriff's jail roster, the online police reports database, or by contacting the LPD Records Division directly.
Lubbock Overview
Lubbock Arrest Processing
LPD handles arrests within city limits. After booking, inmates go to the Lubbock County Detention Center at 3502 N Holly Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79403. The facility has 1,512 beds and is staffed by 362 county employees plus contractual workers. Sheriff Kelly Rowe runs the detention center. Three shifts cover operations with 4 training Corporals, 4 Sergeants, and 2 Lieutenants each.
The LPD Records Division is at 916 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79401. Call 806-775-2808 for records questions. The non-emergency dispatch number is 806-775-2865. The county jail phone is 806-775-7009.
| LPD Records | 916 Texas Avenue Lubbock, TX 79401 |
|---|---|
| Records Phone | (806) 775-2808 |
| Non-Emergency | (806) 775-2865 |
| Detention Center | 3502 N Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79403 |
Visitation at the Lubbock County Detention Center runs seven days a week from 8 AM to 9:30 PM. Visits happen by video conferencing and last up to 20 minutes. You need a valid photo ID if you are over 17. Check in at the facility to schedule your visit. Inmate money deposits go through the commissary system.
Search Lubbock Recent Arrests
The Lubbock County Sheriff publishes an active jail roster with real-time information. The roster is available in PDF and Excel formats. It shows everyone currently in custody along with their charges and booking data. You can also check the "inmates booked yesterday" report for the most recent arrests. The roster is free and available to anyone.
The online police reports database at policereports.ci.lubbock.tx.us lets you search by date, location, or report number. Incident reports cover certain crime types. Accident reports are also available. Reports get classified based on the initial information but the classification may change after investigation. The system is free to use and works on mobile devices.
The screenshot below shows the Lubbock Police reports page where you can access the online report database.
The Lubbock County active jail roster page is another key tool. Here is what it looks like.
For formal records requests, LPD accepts them by mail, email, or fax. Email orr@mylubbock.us or fax to 806-775-2694. Mail requests go to City of Lubbock, Open Records Office, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457. You can also make in-person requests at the Police Department Records Center. Under the Texas Public Information Act, basic arrest data must be released within 10 business days. Section 552.108(c) makes the person's name, age, address, charges, booking info, and officer names public no matter what.
Lubbock Arrest Statistics
Lubbock Police recorded 1,446 arrests in 2022. Of those, 436 were for violent crimes and 1,010 for property crimes. The breakdown for violent crime arrests: 3 murders, 10 rapes, 42 robberies, and 381 assaults. Property crime arrests included 159 burglaries, 683 larceny-theft cases, and 168 motor vehicle thefts. Larceny-theft was the single largest category at 47.2% of all arrests.
Recent arrests in Lubbock cover robbery, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses among other charges. LPD collaborates with the Lubbock County Sheriff on cases that cross jurisdictions. A daily crime log tracks recent incidents across the city. Crime maps show where arrests cluster by area.
The detention center's large capacity at 1,512 beds reflects the volume of arrests processed across the Lubbock area. With 362 county employees and additional contractual staff running three shifts, the facility operates continuously. People booked into the jail can be found through the active roster that updates in real time. If someone bonds out quickly, they may not appear on the roster for long. Check the "inmates booked yesterday" report for the most current information on recent arrests.
Under Government Code Chapter 552, basic arrest data is public. 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. LPD must respond to requests within 10 business days.
Statewide Arrest Search Tools
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division collects arrest data from every agency, including LPD. Reports must reach DPS within seven days. The DPS Criminal History portal costs $3.00 per search. Under Government Code 411, Section 411.135, public results only show convictions and deferred adjudications.
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers state prison inmates. People serving under one year stay in county jail. The Texas Judicial Branch Case Search handles appellate courts only. For trial court cases in Lubbock County, use the local District Clerk's search tools.
If LPD or Lubbock County fails to respond within 10 business days, the Texas Attorney General can help enforce compliance. The Open Records Division takes complaints and issues rulings that agencies must follow.
Juvenile arrest records are confidential under Texas law. They do not appear in public databases, jail rosters, or online search tools. Contact the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for juvenile case questions.
Lubbock County Recent Arrests
Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County. The county detention center and courts handle all arrest processing for the city. Visit the Lubbock County page for more on the sheriff's office, active jail roster, and how the court system handles cases across the county.
Nearby Cities
Lubbock sits in West Texas on the South Plains. The nearest qualifying cities with arrest record pages are listed below.