Wichita Falls Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Wichita Falls are processed at the Wichita County jail. The city has a population near 105,000 and serves as the county seat of Wichita County in north central Texas, close to the Oklahoma border. The Wichita Falls Police Department handles most city arrests, and the Wichita County Sheriff runs the jail with a capacity of 624 inmates. The county provides an online inmate roster that shows booking photos, charges, bond amounts, and current custody status. Basic arrest data is public under the Texas Public Information Act.
Wichita Falls Overview
Recent Arrests in Wichita Falls
The Wichita Falls PD patrols the city and makes arrests for crimes inside city limits. After an arrest, the person goes to the Wichita County jail for booking. The Sheriff's Office sits at 2815 Central Freeway East in Wichita Falls. An alternative address for records is 900 7th Street, Room 100. The main phone is (940) 766-8170. The jail has 624 beds and operates around the clock.
Wichita County covers about 628 square miles with a population of around 133,000. The area's crime rate in 2023 was 4,333 per 100,000 residents. That year, the county saw 7 murders, 113 rapes, 63 robberies, and 2,663 assaults. Property crimes included 486 burglaries, 2,086 larceny-theft cases, and 228 motor vehicle thefts. These numbers reflect why the jail stays busy and why the inmate roster has a steady flow of new bookings.
| Sheriff's Office | 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (940) 766-8170 |
| Fax | (940) 766-8102 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Records Address | 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
Written records requests go to the Sheriff's Office at 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. In-person requests are also welcome during business hours. Copy fees run about $0.10 to $0.50 per page. For basic custody status, you can call the jail at any time.
Search Wichita Falls Arrest Records
The Wichita County inmate roster is the best tool for checking recent arrests. The roster is searchable by name or booking number and shows real-time data on who is in custody. Information includes custody status, housing location, charges, and bond. Mugshots are available online for current inmates. Expected release dates show up when they have been set.
Below is a screenshot of the Wichita Falls Police Department website, which provides arrest news and public safety updates for the Wichita Falls area.
The PD site posts crime alerts and contact info for the records division. Call the non-emergency line for questions about specific arrests.
For statewide searches, the DPS Criminal History portal costs $3 per name. The TDCJ Inmate Search is free for state prison inmates. VINELink is available for victim notifications tied to inmates in the Wichita County system. The Clerk of Court at 900 7th Street, Room 303, handles court case records.
Arrest Records and Texas Law
Basic arrest facts are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Section 552.108(c) lists what must be released: name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, arrest date and place, charges, booking info, bond details, and officer names. These details are open even during an active investigation.
Juvenile records stay sealed. Expunged records get removed under Chapter 55. Nondisclosure orders restrict access to certain cases. Under Government Code 411, agencies must report all arrests to DPS within seven days. The statewide system tracks criminal history from arrest through disposition. Public name searches through DPS return only convictions and deferred adjudication.
Legal Help in Wichita Falls
The State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690 helps people find lawyers. TexasLawHelp.org has free guides and court forms. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves the Wichita Falls area and takes cases for low-income residents. Wichita County courts appoint public defenders for those who qualify.
The Attorney General's office enforces the Public Information Act if an agency denies a valid request. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement oversees officer standards and takes complaints. For appellate case tracking, use the Texas Courts Case Search.
Wichita County Arrest Records
Wichita Falls is the seat of Wichita County. All local jail bookings go through the county detention facility. For more on the Wichita County jail, inmate search tools, and court records, visit the county page.