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The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining peace and order in Potter County, Texas. Headed by Sheriff Brian Thomas and undersheriff Joel Patrick, the office provides a wide range of services to the community, including patrolling roadways, investigating crimes, serving legal papers, and operating the county jail.
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Responsibilities
The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for:
- Patrolling roadways in Potter County and enforcing traffic laws
- Investigating crimes and apprehending suspected criminals
- Serving legal papers, such as subpoenas and warrants
- Operating the Potter County Detention Center and providing security at the courthouse
- Providing security to the Potter County Commissioners Court and other county officials
- Assisting other law enforcement agencies in the county as needed
Services
The Potter County Sheriff’s Office provides a variety of services to the community, including:
- A 24-hour emergency response service
- A crime prevention bureau that provides safety tips and education to the public
- A victim services unit that provides support to victims of crime
- A community outreach program that works to build relationships between law enforcement and the people they serve
- A K9 unit that provides assistance in tracking suspects and detecting drugs
- A SWAT team that responds to high-risk situations
Divisions and Units
- Administration Division
- Criminal Investigation Division
- Civil Division
- Patrol Division
- Corrections Division
- Special Operations Division
- Victim Services Unit
- Community Outreach Program
- K9 Unit
- SWAT Team
Potter County Arrest Warrants Search
Explanation of Arrest Warrants
An arrest warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement officers to arrest a person and bring them before the court. Warrants are typically issued when there is probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime.
Arrest warrants can be issued for a variety of crimes, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. Felony warrants are issued for serious crimes, such as murder, robbery, and assault. Misdemeanor warrants are issued for less serious crimes, such as theft, vandalism, and disorderly conduct. Traffic warrants are issued for violations of traffic laws, such as speeding, reckless driving, and driving under the influence.
How to Find a Warrant in Potter County
To find out if there is an active warrant for your arrest in Potter County, you can:
- Contact the Potter County Sheriff’s Office at (806) 379-2900.
- Visit the Potter County Sheriff’s Office website and click on the “Warrants” tab.
- Use the Texas Department of Public Safety’s online warrant search tool.
If you have a warrant for your arrest, you should turn yourself in to the authorities immediately. Failure to do so could result in additional charges being filed against you.
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Potter County Mugshots
Mugshots are photographs of individuals who have been arrested and booked into jail. Mugshots are typically taken at the jail where the individual is being held.
Process of Obtaining Mugshots
To obtain a mugshot of an individual who has been arrested in Potter County, you can:
- Contact the Potter County Sheriff’s Office at (806) 379-2900 and request a copy of the mugshot.
- Visit the Potter County Sheriff’s Office websiteand click on the “Mugshots” tab.
Availability of Mugshots
Mugshots are considered public records in the state of Texas. This means that anyone can request a copy of a mugshot, regardless of their relationship to the individual who was arrested. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, mugshots may not be released if the individual is a juvenile or if the release of the mugshot would jeopardize an ongoing investigation.
Bond Information
Explanation of Bail Bonds
Bail is a sum of money that a person accused of a crime must pay to the court in order to be released from jail while they await trial. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the person will return to court for their trial.
Bail is typically set by a judge at the person’s initial court appearance. The amount of bail is based on a number of factors, including the severity of the crime, the person’s criminal history, and their ties to the community.
If a person cannot afford to pay bail, they can hire a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman is a person who agrees to pay the bail for a defendant in exchange for a fee. The fee is typically 10% of the bail amount.
Once the bail is paid, the person will be released from jail. They will be required to return to court for all of their scheduled court appearances. If they fail to appear, the court may issue a warrant for their arrest and they may forfeit the bail money.
How to Post a Bond in Potter County Sheriff’s Office
To post a bond in Potter County, you can:
- Contact a bail bondsman.
- Go to the Potter County Sheriff’s Office at 13103 NE 29th Ave Amarillo, Texas 79111.
- Pay the bail amount in cash, money order, or cashier’s check.
Once the bail is paid, the person will be released from jail.
Potter County Most Wanted
The Potter County Sheriff’s Office maintains a list of the county’s most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for a variety of crimes, including murder, robbery, and aggravated assault.
To view the Potter County Most Wanted list, you can visit the Potter County Sheriff’s Office websiteand click on the “Most Wanted” tab.
If you have information about the whereabouts of any of the individuals on the Most Wanted list, you can contact the Potter County Sheriff’s Office at (806) 379-2900.
Sex Offender Registry
The Potter County Sheriff’s Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in accordance with the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Sex Offender Registration Program. The registry contains information about individuals who have been convicted of a sex offense in Texas or in another state.
Purpose of the Registry
The purpose of the Sex Offender Registry is to protect the public from repeat sex offenses by:
- Providing the public with information about registered sex offenders in their community.
- Allowing law enforcement to track the movements of registered sex offenders.
- Detering individuals from committing sex offenses.
Information Contained in the Registry
The Sex Offender Registry contains the following information about each registered sex offender:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Physical description
- Photograph
- Address
- Offense(s) for which the offender was convicted
- Risk level (low, moderate, high)
How to Access the Registry
To access the Potter County Sex Offender Registry, you can:
- Visit the Potter County Sheriff’s Office websiteand click on the “Sex Offender Registry” tab.
- Visit the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Sex Offender Registry website.
Searching the Registry
You can search the Sex Offender Registry by:
- Name
- Address
- City
- County
- ZIP code
- Risk level
Potter County Sex Offender Registry
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Location and Contact Details
Potter County Sheriff’s Office 13103 NE 29th Ave Amarillo, Texas 79111
Phone: (806) 379-2900
Fax: (806) 379-2919
Email: [emailprotected]
Website: https://www.pottercountysheriff.org/
