Search Washington County Arrests
Recent arrests in Washington County are tracked by the Sheriff's Office in Brenham, the county seat. The county has a population around 36,000 and sits between Houston and Austin along Highway 290. Washington County recorded over 1,100 arrests in 2024 according to UCR data. The Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search tool and also takes records requests by phone and in writing. All adult arrest data is public under Texas law.
Washington County Overview
Washington County Arrest Records
The Washington County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all arrest records. Their inmate search page shows people currently in custody, sorted by booking date. You can find names, charges, and other details. The system gets updated daily, though it is not real-time. The data on the website is not considered the official record and should be verified through the Sheriff's Office directly for legal purposes.
Bookings come from Sheriff's deputies, Brenham police, DPS troopers, and other agencies working in the area. The jail processes both local arrests and holds for outside agencies. In 2024, the county reported 1,109 total arrests. Aggravated assault made up a large share with 604 cases. Larceny-theft came in at 392 cases and burglary accounted for 56.
You can search the Washington County inmate search online at any time. The tool lets you look up inmates by first and last name. You can also add a date of birth or inmate ID to narrow results. For records that are not available online, call the Sheriff's Office or send a written request. The county follows the Texas Public Information Act for all records requests.
| Office | Washington County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1206 Old Independence Road, Brenham, TX 77833 |
| Phone | (979) 277-6200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Online Arrest Search Tools
The Washington County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search on their website. The screenshot below shows the inmate search page where you can look up current jail records.
The inmate list is sorted by booking date with the most recent entries first. Each listing shows the person's name, booking date, and charges. Additional details may be available for each inmate. Keep in mind that this data updates once per day and is provided without warranties. The Sheriff's Office notes that any data mismatches should be considered inaccurate until verified.
For victim notifications, the VINE system is available. You can call 877-654-8463 to register for email or phone alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This service works for Washington County inmates and covers the entire state.
Public Records Access
Arrest records in Washington County are public under the Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Section 552.108(c) requires that basic arrest data be shared with anyone who asks. The law covers names, ages, addresses, charges, bond information, and more. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.
Some records may be withheld if their release would hurt an active investigation. Juvenile records and sealed files are not public. But for standard adult arrests, the data is open. Washington County must respond to formal records requests within 10 business days. The Texas Attorney General oversees disputes about records access.
Texas Arrest Search Resources
Beyond the local tools, the DPS Criminal History Search covers conviction records statewide for $3.00 per search. The DPS Crime Records Division compiles data from all Texas agencies. Washington County agencies report arrest data to DPS within seven days of each booking. The DPS address for records is 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78752.
The TDCJ Inmate Search is free and covers anyone in Texas state prison. The Texas Courts Case Search handles appellate records. Under Government Code Section 411.135, only conviction and deferred adjudication data appears in public DPS searches. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks active law enforcement agencies in each county.