Find Plano Recent Arrests
Plano recent arrests are handled by the Plano Police Department and processed through the Collin County jail system. Located in the northern suburbs of Dallas, Plano has a population of about 290,000 and sits entirely within Collin County. The department has its own city jail at 900 E. 15th Street, but longer holds and felony bookings go to the Collin County Detention Center in McKinney. You can search for recent arrests through the county's inmate lookup portal or contact the Plano PD Records Division directly.
Plano Overview
Plano Arrest Processing
Plano Police make arrests within the city limits. The department has two main facilities. The police headquarters is at 909 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074. The Joint Use Facility sits at 7501 A Independence Parkway. The Plano City Jail at 900 E. 15th Street holds people for short periods after booking. For longer detention and most felony cases, inmates transfer to the Collin County Detention Center at 4300 Community Avenue in McKinney.
The Collin County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center. You can reach them at 972-547-5200 or 972-424-1460 ext. 5200. The sheriff's main number is 972-547-5100. The facility is open for inquiries Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The inmate lookup portal is available online around the clock.
| Plano PD | 909 14th St Plano, TX 75074 |
|---|---|
| Non-Emergency | (972) 941-2571 |
| Records Fax | (972) 941-2191 |
| County Detention | 4300 Community Ave McKinney, TX 75071 |
Plano PD collaborates with the Collin County Sheriff's Office on cases that involve county resources. The Special Victims Unit has a tip line at 972-941-2044. Background checks are available through the Records Division. Accident reports go through the TxDOT online system.
Search Plano Recent Arrests Online
The Collin County inmate lookup portal is the main tool for finding people arrested in Plano who have been transferred to county custody. You can search by name, alias, SO number, or attorney name and bar number. Results show the person's name, cell block, physical description, date of birth, sex, race, ethnicity, arrest date, release date, days confined, SO number, and approved visitors.
Here is the Plano Police Department website where you can find links to the records division and other arrest-related resources.
The Collin County Sheriff's inmate search page gives you direct access to the detention center database. Here is what that page looks like.
Collin County also has a Court Lookup system for criminal case information. Public access terminals are available at the Justice Center if you want to search in person. For a formal records request, send an Open Records Request to the Collin County Sheriff's Office at ATTN: Open Records, 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, TX 75071. The search fee is $5 plus the cost of records.
Under Government Code Chapter 552, basic arrest info must be released. Section 552.108(c) covers the arrested person's name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, arrest date and time, place, charges, booking data, bond info, and officer names. Exemptions exist for minors, sealed records, medical records, and security information, but basic arrest data stays public.
Recent Arrest Types in Plano
Plano recent arrests include sexual assault, drug offenses, property crimes, and other charges. The department processes records requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Body camera footage can be requested but goes through a review process. Standard processing time is 10 business days.
Juvenile records are confidential under Texas law. They will not appear in any public search. The Plano city jail is a temporary holding facility. Most people either bond out from the city jail, get transferred to Collin County, or get released with a citation depending on the charge level.
Crime reports and statistics are available online through the Plano PD website. The department publishes incident data that shows trends across different crime categories. These reports can help you understand what types of arrests are most common in the city.
Collin County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. That growth means the jail and court system handle an increasing number of cases each year. The detention center in McKinney serves not just Plano but also McKinney, Frisco, Allen, and other cities in the county. If someone was arrested in Plano but you cannot find them in the Collin County system, check whether they were cited and released instead of being booked into the jail.
Statewide Arrest Search Tools
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division collects arrest data from every agency in the state. Plano PD reports arrests to DPS within seven days. That data enters the Computerized Criminal History System. The DPS Criminal History portal costs $3.00 per search and covers Class B misdemeanors and above.
Under Government Code 411, Section 411.135, public searches return only convictions and deferred adjudications. DPS cannot guarantee accuracy based on name matching alone. The TDCJ Inmate Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas Judicial Branch Case Search covers appellate courts only.
If Plano PD or Collin County does not respond to your request within 10 business days, contact the Texas Attorney General. The Open Records Division handles complaints and enforces compliance.
Arrest records maintained under the Texas Public Information Act must be provided promptly. If a fee is involved, you will get an estimate before any charges are processed.
Collin County Recent Arrests
Plano is in Collin County. The county detention center, sheriff's office, and District Clerk handle all longer-term detention and court records. Visit the Collin County page for full details on the jail system, inmate lookup, and court records search.
Nearby Cities
Plano is in the northern Dallas metro area. Several nearby cities also have active police departments and arrest records. Some share the Collin County system while others fall in Dallas or Denton counties.