Dayton Arrests and Mugshots

Perform a free Dayton Ohio arrest records search, including mugshots, jail roster, recent arrests, and active booking logs.

The Dayton Police Department is a law enforcement agency located in Montgomery County, Ohio. The department is responsible for responding to calls for service, making local arrests, maintaining police reports and arrest records, preventing crime and solving crimes. There are 3 precincts within the city: central, east and west. The west precinct is the department’s headquarters. The department strives to be a regional and national leader in law enforcement and public safety.

Kamran Afzal, Chief of Police

Dayton Police Department
335 W 3rd Street
Dayton, OH 45402
County: Montgomery
Phone: 937-333-1080
Fax: 937-333-1321

Population Served: 130,000
Number of Officers: 510

All persons arrested by the Dayton Police Department are transported to the Montgomery County Jail. The Montgomery County Jail is a minimum to maximum security facility located in Dayton, Ohio. The jail houses adult offenders who have been arrested and charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses.

Inmates are encouraged to visit with their friends and family members while incarcerated. Inmates are allowed two 30 minute visits a week. All visits are through a video recording monitoring system. Visits can take place onsite or remotely. Visits can be scheduled through the SmartJailMail website. Available visitation days and times will be released once an account is made.

Onsite Visitation Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 9am to 2:30pm, 4:30pm to 8pm

The crime rate in Dayton, Ohio is 580. The overall crime rate is 2.1 times greater than the US average, and is 97.5% higher than all other US cities. The annual crime rate has increased by 1%. In the last 5 years, Dayton has seen an incline in violent crime and a decline in property crime. Dayton has a livability score of 59/100, which is considered below average. Dayton crime rates are 128% higher than the Ohio average.

Records Request, Police Reports and Mugshots in Dayton, Ohio

Public police records are available through the Dayton Police Department. According to Ohio law, all records are considered public as long as the investigation is closed. Records can be obtained on the Dayton Police Department’s webpage. The incident number is needed when requesting a report. If the website is not accessible, record requests can be submitted in person.

All other public records are available through the Dayton City Government.

The Montgomery County Jail has a public inmate roster. Inmates are listed in alphabetical order. The inmate’s name, mugshot, date of birth, booking date, booking number and charges are listed on the roster.

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Dayton, Ohio

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office also has jurisdiction over Dayton, Ohio. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency located in Dayton, Ohio. The office is responsible for patrolling the county, enforcing all laws, investigating crimes, overseeing the county jail and servicing the courts.

All warrants processed within the county go through the Sheriff’s Office. Warrant information is given in person, at the office, only. Proper identification is required when making an inquiry.

Neither the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office or the Dayton Police Department have a most wanted list at this time.

Dayton, Ohio Information

Dayton is a city located in, and the county seat of, Montgomery County, Ohio. Dayton is the 6th largest city in the state of Ohio. The city covers a total of 56.50 square miles, of which 55.65 square miles is land and .85 square miles is water. The population was estimated to be 137,644 in the year 2020. The current mayor is Jeffrey J. Mims. Mims joined the City Government in 2014.

Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr., Mayor
Phone: 937-333-3653
Email: [email protected]