Search Rapides Parish Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Rapides Parish are processed through the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office at 701 Murray Street in Alexandria. The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office runs the Rapides Parish Detention Center and handles all arrest bookings for the parish. Alexandria is the Rapides Parish seat. The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office provides several ways to look up recent arrests, including a free online inmate inquiry system, a VINE arrest notification service, and in-person arrest records access. Rapides Parish is one of the more active parishes in the state for arrests, with thousands of criminal offenses reported each year.
Rapides Parish Quick Facts
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office Arrests
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and arrest processing across Rapides Parish. The main office is at 701 Murray Street in Alexandria. Call (318) 473-6700 for the main line. The Rapides Parish Jail Records Section is at (318) 449-5453. This section maintains arrest records for jail bookings, Department of Corrections classification and billing, Rapides Parish probation, and DWI probation.
When someone is arrested by a Rapides Parish deputy or any agency in the parish, the arrested person goes to the Rapides Parish Detention Center at 2005 Vandevelde Avenue in Alexandria. The phone there is (318) 473-6750. Arrest booking creates an arrest record with the person's name, charges, bond, and mugshot. The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office has built online tools for the public, including an inmate look-up menu for searching currently housed inmates and recent arrests.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office website provides access to inmate search tools and other public resources.
The Rapides Parish site includes links to inmate inquiry, arrest records, the corrections division, and contact information for all departments.
| Main Office |
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office 701 Murray Street Alexandria, LA 71301 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (318) 473-6700 |
| Jail Records | (318) 449-5453 |
| Detention Center |
2005 Vandevelde Ave Alexandria, LA 71303 Phone: (318) 473-6750 |
Rapides Parish Corrections Division
The Corrections Division of the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office manages the Rapides Parish detention center. This division handles inmate housing, classification, and arrest records. It oversees daily operations at the Rapides Parish jail and makes sure all arrest booking data is properly logged.
The Rapides Parish Jail Records Section falls under this division. They are responsible for keeping arrest records on jail bookings, DOC classification and billing, Rapides Parish probation, and DWI probation. If you need a copy of a Rapides Parish arrest booking record or want to verify someone's custody status, this is the office to contact.
The Rapides Parish corrections division page on the RPSO website provides details on the jail, arrest processing, and its operations.
Rapides Parish Inmate Inquiry
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office runs a free online Inmate Inquiry system for looking up recent arrests. This arrest search tool lets you search for inmates currently held at the Rapides Parish Detention Center. You can search Rapides Parish arrests by name, subject number, or booking number. There is also an option to filter by arrest booking date range.
The Rapides Parish inmate system opens with a note: "All Persons Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty In A Court Of Law Or Administrative Action." Arrest results show the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bond information. This is the fastest way to check on someone who was just arrested in Rapides Parish. The arrest search is free and does not need a login.
The Rapides Parish inmate inquiry page lets you search for arrest records by name, ID number, or booking number at no cost.
Note: This Rapides Parish system shows currently housed inmates in custody. If someone arrested has been released or transferred, they may no longer appear in the arrest results.
Rapides Parish Records Fees
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office charges fees for physical copies of arrest records. Here is what you can expect to pay for Rapides Parish records:
- Criminal history search: $5.00
- Fingerprints: $10.00 per card
- Incident or case report: $10.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each page after that
- Certified copies of reports: $15.00 for the first page, $1.00 per page after
- Traffic reports: $10.00
- Case photos: $7.50 each
Basic Rapides Parish inmate lookups and arrest searches are free. You only pay fees when you need printed copies or certified documents of arrest records. Under R.S. 44:1, the public has the right to access these Rapides Parish arrest records. The fees cover the cost of reproduction.
Rapides Parish VINE Search
Rapides Parish has its own VINE page at rapides.lavns.org. This is part of the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System for Rapides Parish arrests. You can search for inmates, check their arrest and custody status, and register for alerts on Rapides Parish detainees. The system is free and anonymous.
You can also use the main VINE Link website to search for arrests across all Louisiana parishes. Pick Rapides Parish from the list and enter the arrested person's name. Results show arrest charges, bond, and jail facility. Victim alerts on Rapides Parish arrests are available by phone, text, or email. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.
The Rapides Parish VINE page is dedicated to inmates and recent arrests in Rapides Parish and is part of the statewide LAVNS arrest notification network.
Rapides Parish Crime Data
Rapides Parish sees a high volume of criminal activity and arrests compared to many Louisiana parishes. In 2022, the Louisiana Statistical Analysis Center reported 4,772 total criminal offenses in Rapides Parish. Crimes against persons totaled 1,475 in Rapides Parish. Property crimes hit 2,421. There were 876 crimes against society.
Assault arrests made up a large part of the total in Rapides Parish. There were 354 aggravated assaults, 775 simple assaults, and 261 cases of intimidation. Property crime arrests included 546 burglaries, 164 motor vehicle thefts, and 829 larceny-theft cases. Drug and narcotic arrests reached 738. Weapon law violation arrests totaled 105. These numbers help explain why the Rapides Parish jail stays busy with inmates and the inmate inquiry system gets heavy use for arrest searches.
Under R.S. 15:587, the full criminal history database is restricted. Only authorized agencies and the person whose arrest record it is can access the complete file. But current Rapides Parish arrest booking data and inmate records are public through the sources listed on this page.
Written Records Requests
You can mail a written request for arrest records to the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, Attn: Criminal Records, 2005 Vandevelde Ave, Alexandria, LA 71303. Include the arrested person's full name, date of birth, and what arrest records you need. The Rapides Parish office will respond with the available arrest information and any fees that apply.
For more on arrest records in the city of Alexandria specifically, visit the Alexandria recent arrests page. The Ninth Judicial District Court handles criminal cases for the parish. Court records are available through the clerk of court.
Note: Historical Rapides Parish arrest mugshots may not be available online. Juvenile arrest records are always confidential under Louisiana law.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border Rapides Parish. Someone arrested near the Rapides Parish line could be booked into a neighboring parish jail instead of the Rapides Parish Detention Center.