Search Wichita County Arrests
Recent arrests in Wichita County are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Wichita Falls, the county seat and largest city. The county has a population around 133,000 and sits in North Texas near the Oklahoma border. Wichita County reported a crime rate of 4,333 per 100,000 residents in 2023. The jail can hold up to 624 inmates. Arrest records are public, and the Sheriff's Office maintains an inmate roster that can be searched by name or booking number.
Wichita County Overview
Wichita County Arrest Records
The Wichita County Sheriff's Office at 2815 Central Freeway East in Wichita Falls manages the county jail and all arrest records. Bookings come from the Sheriff's deputies, Wichita Falls Police Department, Burkburnett police, Iowa Park police, and DPS troopers. The jail has a capacity of 624 inmates and handles a high volume of bookings given the county's size.
Crime numbers in Wichita County are notable. In 2023, the county reported 7 murders, 113 rapes, 63 robberies, and 2,663 assaults. Property crime added another 2,800 cases between burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft. These numbers put the county's crime rate well above the state average. The jail stays busy as a result.
The Sheriff's Office has an online inmate roster that you can search by name or booking number. The roster shows real-time arrest records and current bookings. Each listing includes custody status, housing location, charges, and bond amounts. Mugshots are available online as well. Phone inquiries about custody status are also taken during business hours at (940) 766-8170.
| Office | Wichita County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 |
| Records Address | 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
| Phone | (940) 766-8170 |
| Fax | (940) 766-8102 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Wichita County Records Search
Wichita County arrest records are available through multiple channels. The inmate roster on the Sheriff's website provides current booking data. For broader searches, third-party sites also compile Wichita County data. The screenshot below shows a Wichita County arrest records search tool.
The online tools show booking information, intake dates, charges, mugshots, expected release dates, and current housing locations. Keep in mind that third-party sites may not be as current as the official Sheriff's Office roster. Always verify important information through the official source at (940) 766-8170.
Written records requests go to the Wichita County Sheriff's Office at 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. In-person requests are taken during business hours. Copy fees run $0.10 to $0.50 per page. The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator is available for anyone being held at a federal facility. Vinelink is also available for victim notifications about inmate custody changes.
Public Records Access
Wichita County arrest records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Section 552.108(c) requires release of basic arrest data including names, ages, addresses, charges, arrest dates, booking info, bond details, and officers' names. You do not need to state a reason for requesting this information.
Records can be withheld when release would interfere with an active investigation. Juvenile records stay sealed. But standard adult booking data is open. The Texas Attorney General's office handles disputes when requests are denied. The county clerk, Lori Bohannon, handles court-related records at a separate office.
Texas Arrest Search 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, including Wichita County. The TDCJ Inmate Search is free and covers state prison inmates.
The Texas Courts Case Search handles appellate court records. Under Government Code Section 411.135, only conviction and deferred adjudication records appear in public DPS searches. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks active agencies in each county.
Cities in Wichita County
Wichita Falls is the largest city in the county. All arrests in Wichita County go through the county jail system regardless of which city they occur in.