Daviess County Arrest Records

Generally, arrest records refer to law enforcement documents relating to the apprehension and incarceration of individuals for various offenses. In Daviess, the following agencies may generate arrest records during law enforcement operations:

• Daviess County Sheriff's Office
• Owensboro Police Department
• Kentucky State Police (KSP)
• Federal Agencies such as the FBI and DEA
• Municipal Police Departments.

Depending on the circumstances, law enforcement agencies in Daviess County may arrest an individual with or without a Warrant if

• There is evidence the suspect committed a misdemeanor or felony crime
• The individual is fleeing across county or state lines to avoid prosecution for a crime
• The person is a danger to self or the public.

Law enforcement agencies within Daviess County detain or incarcerate arrestees and inmates at the Daviess County Detention Center. As in other parts of the United States, arrest records provide crucial information in criminal case prosecutions within Daviess County courts. Hence, they are part of Daviess County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Daviess County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Daviess County. Chapter 61 Sections 870 to 884 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes stipulate the right of residents and non-residents of the Kentucky Commonwealth to access or obtain copies of government records unless the law states otherwise. Nonetheless, although the Kentucky Open Records Act grants the public the right to access Daviess County arrest records, it exempts access to

• Juvenile records
• Records relating to ongoing judicial or law enforcement investigations
• Records containing information that may infringe on privacy laws
• Records whose public disclosure may compromise public safety
• Victim or witness information
• Seal or expunged records.

Records seekers must have legal authorization or judicial order to access restricted arrest records in Daviess County.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records provide information relating to the apprehension and incarceration of individuals. Typically, an arrest record contains

• Name, aliases, date of birth, gender, race, and physical description of the owner of the record
• Date, time, and location of arrest
• Charges against the arrestee
• Name of the arresting agency and officer
• Booking number, mugshots, and fingerprints
• List of items on the arrestee at the time of arrest
• The outcome of the arrest
• Date of initial court appearance
• Bail or bond amount (if applicable).

Daviess County Crime Rate

Data from the Kentucky State Police show a decrease in Daviess County's crime rate between 2020 and 2022. However, in 2023, the number of crime incidents in Daviess County rose from 6,397 to 7,845 incidents. Although data show a general in some common crimes within this period, larceny-related crime and drug /narcotic offenses were the most recurring incidents. There were 2,041 larceny crimes and 2,560 drug/narcotic violations in Daviess County in 2023. Also, larceny and drug-related crimes were the highest crimes in Daviess County in 2022, 2021, and 2020.

Daviess County Arrest Statistics

Daviess County arrest statistics from the Kentucky State Police show that over 9,670 adults and juveniles were taken into custody for various crimes in 2023, of which there were 9,472 adults and 189 juvenile arrestees. In 2023, 3,935 individuals were taken into custody by law enforcement for Group A crimes. This figure decreased from the 4,000 arrests for similar crimes in 2022.

The table below outlines the Daviess County arrest statistics for Group A and B offenses between 2020 and 2023.

Data Source: Kentucky State Police.

Note: Group A crimes include serious offenses such as

• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Arson
• Rape
• Kidnapping.

Group B crimes encompass less severe offenses such as theft, assault, drug possession, DUI, and property damage.

Find Daviess County Arrest Records

Daviess County arrest records are accessible through local law enforcement agencies offices and the Kentucky State Police.

To access Daviess County arrest records:

• Contact the Daviess County Sheriff's Office or the Owensboro Police Department using the contacts below.

Daviess County Sheriff’s Office
212 St. Ann Street, Owensboro,
KY 42303
Phone: (270) 685-8444

Owensboro Police Department
222 E 9th Street, Owensboro,
KY 42303
Phone: (270) 687-8888

• Visit the Daviess County Detention Center JailTracker Inmate Lookup Pageto view or use names to search for inmate arrest records
• Call the Daviess County (270) 685-8466 or fax the Daviess County Detention Center at (270) 685-8449 for information about inmate arrest records. Alternatively, visit the detention facility and request access to inmate arrest records at:
  3337 Highway 144, Owensboro,
  KY 42303
• Log in to the Kentucky Department of Corrections Kentucky Offender Online Lookup Portal and use names to look for arrest records of Daviess County sex offenders.
• Send an email request to access inmates arrest records to the Kentucky Department of Corrections at correctionsopenrecords@ky.gov or download a Standardized Open Records Request Form, complete it, and mail or fax it to

Department of Corrections

Communications Office

Attn: Keesha Solomon

P.O. Box 2400
Frankfort,
KY 40602
Fax: (502) 564-9836

Free Arrest Record Search in Daviess County

Per the Kentucky Open Records Act, custodian agencies may charge fees to grant the public access to government records. Notwithstanding, record seekers can access Daviess County arrest at no cost.

To access Daviess County arrest records for free:

• Log in to the Daviess County Inmate Lookup Page and access arrest records of Daviess County's current inmates for free
• Visit the Kentucky Offender Online Lookup Portal for free access to sex offenders’ arrest records
• Search online for information about Daviess County arrest records. Daviess County law enforcement records may be available through some third-party online repositories.

Get Daviess County Criminal Records

Daviess County criminal records refer to official documents on individuals’ criminal histories and prosecutions with the county's Circuit and District Courts. Criminal records detail an individual's arrests, convictions, and incarceration under the federal, state, and local justice system. The courts generate criminal records as evidence of criminal case prosecutions. In Daviess County, the Clerk's Office is the custodian of criminal records.

To access Daviess County criminal records:

• Call the Daviess County Clerk's Office for information at (270) 685-8434 or send a public records request to the office at
  212 St Ann St, Owensboro,
  KY 42303
• Log in to the Kentucky Court of Justice Case Search Portal
  • Select Criminal from the Case type menu and Daviess from the County options.
  • Enter the name, date of birth, and document locator number and search for criminal records.
• Visit the Kentucky State Police Background Check Forms Page
  • Read the instructions and download the appropriate form
  • Complete the form, enclose a check/money order for $20.00 to cover the access fees
  • Mail the request to
    1266 Louisville Road
    Frankfort,
    KY 40601.

Daviess County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest and criminal records are both law enforcement and court records, yet there are several distinctions between both documents. The differences between arrest and criminal records range from reasons for their creation, content, and implications. The following are some differences between Daviess County arrest and criminal records.

Arrest records contain personal information, booking details, charges against the owners of the records, bail, and bond information. On the other hand, criminal records encompass individuals' criminal histories; these include information on trials, convictions, sentences, and incarceration for various crimes.

Law enforcement agencies create arrest records to account for individuals they take into custody for various offenses, while the courts generate arrest records during criminal case trials.

An arrest record is not a confirmation of guilt or innocence of a crime. An arrestee is innocent until the court decides otherwise. A criminal record is a legal confirmation of a guilty sentence for a crime

An arrest record provides information about a single incident. Contrariwise, a criminal record is a comprehensive summary of several events

Depending on the nature and outcome of an arrest, it may not be permanent on record (the owner of the record may petition the court to remove it). Conversely, some criminal records (such as those resulting from murder, manslaughter, sodomy, rape, robbery, and arson) are permanent and the court will not sanction their removal.

While some arrest records may have implications, they may not be as impactful as criminal records, which may have a lifelong effect on social status, employment opportunities, and housing.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information will stay on a record indefinitely if the court does not seal or remove it. Notwithstanding, Kentucky laws grant individuals the right to petition to expunge their arrest information if they fulfill the provisions of KRS 431.073.

Expunge Daviess County Arrest Records

According to Chapter 431.073 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, arrest records owners can petition for its expungement if:

• The charges were dismissed or acquitted with prejudice
• The arrests were for misdemeanor or Class D felonies
• There is a non-conviction, and the charges were dismissed without prejudice or were part of a diversion program
• The arrests were for minor traffic violations (including speeding, running a red light, improper lane change, parking violations, expired registration, or failure to display a plate license).

To be eligible for arrest record expungement, the record owner must complete the sentence for the offense, pay all court-imposed fines, and make restitutions where applicable. In addition, the following waiting period applies:

Dismissal or acquittal - no waiting period. The arrestees can petition for the expunging of records immediately after the pronouncements.

Misdemeanor Conviction - 5 years after completing the sentence for the offense (including probation and parole)

Class D Felonies - 5 years after completing the sentence, probation, and parole (if applicable)

Dismissal without prejudice or as part of a diversion program - 1 year from the date of dismissal or completion of a diversion program

Traffic Offenses - 5 years after completing the sentence

In addition to the conditions above, a petitioner must not have any conviction or charges within the waiting period. Also, individuals have a lifetime limit of one felony expungement.

Eligible individuals seeking to expunge Daviess County arrest information should do the following:

• Visit the Kentucky State Police Background Check Form Page, download a request form, complete it, and obtain their criminal histories.
• Depending on the nature of the arrest, download an AOC-496 (Dismissed/Acquitted) or an AOC-497 or AOC-498 (Misdemeanor/Felony) Form from the Kentucky Court of Justice website.
• Complete the expungement form and file a petition at the Daviess County Clerk's Office. Pay all applicable filing fees (waivers may be available for individuals who cannot afford the filing fees)
• Serve notice of the petition to the Daviess County Commonwealth Attorney's Office.
• Attend the court hearing (if the court schedules one) to answer questions and counter any objection from the Attorney's Office or other interested parties.
• If the petition is successful, the court will issue an expungement order instructing the relevant agencies to seal or remove the arrest information.
• Follow up on the expungement order to ensure the agencies comply and update their databases.

Daviess County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants refer to court documents that authorize law enforcement to take individuals into custody for various reasons. In Daviess County, a judge/magistrate of the county's Circuit or District Court may issue an arrest warrant for any of the following reasons:

• Law enforcement provides proof or an affidavit that an individual is guilty of breaking the law
• There is a criminal complaint or indictment against an individual
• An individual fails to appear for a scheduled court appearance.

An arrest warrant must contain the following.

• Name and title of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Physical description of the person of interest
• Charges against the subject/defendant
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• The return for the warrant
• Name and seal of the issuing court.

Also, arrest warrant information may include the name and badge number of the arresting officers, locations of arrests, and instructions to law enforcement on executing the warrant.

Daviess County Arrest Warrant Search

To search for active Daviess County arrest warrants:

• Visit the Daviess County Sheriff's Office website and look for information on arrest warrants.
• Contact the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, Owensboro Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies for information about active arrest warrants.
• Visit local media websites or search for information relating to active warrants on public notice boards.
• Log in to the Kentucky State Police website and search for updates on active arrest warrants originating from Daviess.
• Search for information about Daviess County's active arrest warrants online through third-party websites. Some private websites may provide access to law enforcement information.

Do Daviess County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Daviess County (and other U.S. counties) arrest warrants do not expire until law enforcement apprehends the subject/suspect. Notwithstanding, arrest warrants will become inactive if the subject/defendant does or the court recalls them.