Webb County Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Webb County are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Laredo, the county seat and largest city. Webb County sits on the Texas-Mexico border and has a population over 270,000. The county saw 5,609 arrests in 2024, a 36% jump from the year before. Arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. You can search current inmates through the Sheriff's website, call the jail, or submit a written records request for older data.
Webb County Overview
Webb County Recent Arrests
The Webb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all local arrest records. Their main office is at 902 Victoria Street in Laredo, and the jail is at 1001 Washington Street. The Sheriff's Office handles bookings from its own deputies, the Laredo Police Department, DPS troopers, and other agencies working in the county. Given the border location, many arrests involve drug trafficking, immigration-related offenses, and smuggling cases.
In 2024, Webb County recorded a crime rate of 3,033 per 100,000 residents. That was up about 3.7% from 2023. The biggest categories were assault with 3,970 incidents, larceny-theft at 3,000, burglary at 550, and motor vehicle theft at 467. Of the 5,609 total arrests, 83% were adults and about 17% were juveniles. Simple assaults and drug offenses led the arrest categories.
The Webb County Sheriff's Office website has an inmate and bond search feature. You can look up people currently in jail and check their charges, bond amounts, and custody status. The screenshot below shows the Sheriff's Office webpage.
The search tool lets you find inmates by name or booking number. Results show personal identification details, charges, and bond information. The jail phone number is (956) 523-4400 if you prefer to call.
| Sheriff's Office | 902 Victoria Street, Laredo, TX 78040 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | (956) 523-4500 |
| Jail Address | 1001 Washington Street, Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Jail Phone | (956) 523-4400 |
Finding Webb County Arrest Data
There are several ways to search for arrest records in Webb County. The online inmate search on the Sheriff's website is the fastest for current bookings. Phone calls to the jail work well too. The staff can confirm custody status and share charges and bond amounts. For older records or detailed case files, a written request or courthouse visit is the best approach.
The Webb County website also has general county information that can help you find the right office. Below is a look at the main county website.
Webb County arrest records contain personal identification data, physical features, arrest and booking information, charges, and bail amounts. Under Texas Government Code Section 552.001, this data is public. Law enforcement can arrest without a warrant for felonies or misdemeanors committed in their presence. After a formal charge, the trial court clerk creates a court record that documents the criminal proceedings.
For bail bonds in Webb County, local options include Lares Bail Bonds at (956) 722-7058 and Border Bail Bonds at (956) 712-8700. Expungement of arrest records is available under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure for cases that qualify.
Public Records Law
Webb County arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Section 552.108(c) makes clear that basic arrest data must be released. This includes names, ages, addresses, charges, booking info, and bond details. Officers' names are part of the public record too.
Some records have limits. Active investigations may justify withholding certain files. Sensitive images, Social Security numbers, victim information, and details about minors are typically not released. But the core arrest data is always open. The Texas Attorney General oversees public information compliance and can help when requests are denied.
Texas Arrest Lookup Tools
Beyond local resources, 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. The TDCJ Inmate Search is free for state prison lookups.
The Texas Courts Case Search handles appellate records. Under Government Code Section 411.135, only conviction and deferred adjudication data shows up in public DPS searches.
Cities in Webb County
Laredo is the main city in Webb County and the only one with a population over 100,000. All arrests in Webb County go through the county jail system.