Lake Charles Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Lake Charles are processed through the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff runs the parish jail and publishes an inmate roster that you can search online for free to find Lake Charles recent arrests. The Lake Charles Police Department also handles arrests in Lake Charles, and all arrest bookings go through the Calcasieu Parish jail system. You can look up Lake Charles recent arrests on the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's website or call the Calcasieu Parish office for help finding someone who was just arrested and booked into custody. Lake Charles arrest records include criminal charges, bond amounts, mugshots, and detention status.
Lake Charles Quick Facts
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Arrests
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office manages the parish jail and handles all arrest booking records for Lake Charles. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff is at 5400 East Broad Street in Lake Charles. Call (337) 491-3700 for questions about Lake Charles arrests. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff posts an inmate roster on its website that shows who is currently arrested and in custody in the Lake Charles area.
The Lake Charles inmate roster is free to use. You can search by name or arrest booking number. Results show the date of arrest, criminal charges, bond amounts, mugshots, and custody status. The Lake Charles arrest roster gets updated on a regular basis as new arrest bookings are processed. If someone has been released or moved to a state facility, they may no longer appear in the list.
| Agency | Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 5400 E. Broad Street Lake Charles, LA 70615 |
| Phone | (337) 491-3700 |
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office website is the main hub for arrest and inmate info in Lake Charles.
Visit the CPSO website
The site includes links to the inmate roster, contact info, and community programs.
Lake Charles Police Department
The Lake Charles Police Department handles law enforcement in Lake Charles. Lake Charles Police headquarters is at 830 Enterprise Boulevard. Lake Charles Police officers make arrests and then bring the arrested person to the Calcasieu Parish jail for booking. The Lake Charles Police Department does not run its own inmate search, but you can request Lake Charles arrest reports from the LCPD records division.
Under the Louisiana Public Records Act (R.S. 44:1), the initial arrest report is a public record. Other parts of a case file may stay restricted while a case is still open. If you need a copy of an arrest report, contact LCPD or the CPSO.
Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court
The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court keeps all court records for the 14th Judicial District. The office is at 1000 Ryan Street, Room 6, in Lake Charles. Call (337) 437-3550 for records questions. You can search for criminal case filings, hearing dates, and case outcomes through the clerk's office.
Court records go deeper than booking data. They show the full picture of how a case moved through the system after arrest. If you want to know if charges were dropped, if there was a plea deal, or what the sentence was, the clerk's office has those records.
How to Find Recent Arrests
Start with the CPSO inmate roster on the sheriff's website. Type in a name and check the results. If the person is in the parish jail, their booking info will show up. You can also use VINE Link to search for people in custody across Louisiana. VINE Link lets you sign up for alerts when someone's status changes.
For in-person searches, go to the CPSO at 5400 East Broad Street. Staff can help look up booking records. Phone searches work too. Call (337) 491-3700 to ask about a recent booking in Calcasieu Parish.
The VINE Link search page lets you track inmates in Calcasieu Parish and across Louisiana.
Go to VINE Link
VINE Link is free and covers all parishes in the state. Sign up for alerts to stay informed about custody changes.
Probation and Parole in Lake Charles
The probation and parole office for Lake Charles can be reached at (337) 491-2388. This office serves Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes. If someone arrested in Lake Charles is now on probation or parole, this office handles their supervision.
Per R.S. 15:587, full criminal history records through the state system are restricted to authorized users. But recent arrest data at the parish level is open to the public. Under R.S. 15:574.12, certain DOC offender records are also public, including age, offense, conviction date, and sentence info.
Note: If an arrest does not lead to a conviction, the person may be able to get the record expunged after a waiting period set by state law.
Statewide Arrest Search Tools
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections runs an offender locator at (225) 383-4580. It covers people in state prisons and those on probation or parole. The DOC lists all state facility locations on its site.
Calcasieu Parish Recent Arrests
Lake Charles is the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish. All Lake Charles arrest bookings go through the Calcasieu Parish jail system. For more info on Lake Charles arrest records, the parish jail, inmate contact lists, and other arrest resources, check the parish page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Lake Charles also have arrest record pages you can search: