Wyandot County Arrest Records

In Wyandot County, Ohio, law enforcement and private citizens are authorized under the state laws to arrest and detain offenders who are suspected or confirmed to have committed a crime. The arresting agency or individual is legally mandated to ensure the offender is detained and brought before a judge or court magistrate for trial. Offenders arrested in Wyandot County are typically housed at the jail operated by the Wyandot County Sheriff.

As the main agencies making arrests, the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are also responsible for generating and maintaining records of arrests. However, Wyandot County arrest records may also be part of Wyandot County Court Records, particularly when the arrest leads to a trial.

Are Arrest Records Public in Wyandot County?

According to the Ohio Public Records Law, Wyandot County arrest records are public information unless the information is specifically exempt from disclosure. Under the law, custodians of arrest records are required to provide access to view such records and provide copies for a reasonable fee.
The following records are classified as confidential and are exempt from public disclosure.

• Arrest records concerning juveniles or minors
• Certain types of law enforcement records
• Medical records
• Personal information of individuals who have not been arrested, charged, or issued written warnings by law enforcement

Wyandot County Arrest Statistics

Law enforcement agencies in Wyandot County, such as the Wyandot County Sheriff and the Upper Sandusky Police Department, submit local crime statistics to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting database.

According to data on the FBI Crime Data Explorer, in 2023, the Upper Sandusky Police Department in Wyandot County reported 238 arrests for various offences. These included 40 arrests for simple assaults, 32 arrests for disorderly conduct, 21 arrests for larceny, 18 arrests for DUI offenses, 24 arrests for drug possession offenses, eight arrests for vandalism, six arrests for burglary, five arrests each for aggravated assaults and liquor law violations, three arrests for murder, two arrests each for arson and fraud, and one arrest for robbery.

Find Wyandot County Arrest Records

Record seekers may locate arrest records by contacting several county agencies, such as the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office and the Wyandot County Clerk of Courts. Inmate records and arrest information may also be available on the state and federal levels.

Record seekers may obtain inmate records by contacting the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. Requesters may visit the sheriff's office in person or mail an open records request to:

Wyandot County Sheriff
125 E Wyandot Avenue
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

The sheriff's office also provides links to the Sex Offender Registry, where users may look up records of registered sex offenders in the county. Record seekers may call the sheriff's office at (419) 294-2362.

In instances where the arrest led to a court case, record seekers may obtain arrest records from the Wyandot County Clerk of Courts. For more information, call the Clerk of Courts at (419) 294-6413.

State-level record seekers may find inmate records online using the Offender Search tool provided on the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections website. Searches may be made using criteria such as name, ID number, county, and more.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons also provides an online Inmate Locator, which is useful when locating records of inmates incarcerated in federal-run facilities.

Wyandot County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Wyandot County arrest and criminal records are documents detailing an individual's interactions with law enforcement in the county. The difference between these records is in how comprehensive they are. Wyandot County arrest records are generated by the arresting agency and only detail the arrests. They include information such as arresting agents, dates of the arrests, crimes committed, and other events surrounding the arrest. An arrest record is not proof of guilt; it only shows that at some point, the individual was suspected of a crime.

On the other hand, a criminal record is proof of guilt and is only generated when a person goes through the legal system. A criminal record will show all arrests, charges, court dates, case verdicts, and details of any prison time or supervision, such as probation.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Ohio, arrests remain on a person's record in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification(BCI) database for 110 years or 7 years after the offender, unless the record is sealed, expunged, or otherwise restricted.

Ohio offers offender who qualify the opportunity to have their arrest records expunged or sealed, making the records inaccessible to the general public. While a sealed record cannot be accessed by the general public, it may still be available to authorized parties such as law enforcement agencies. Expunged records, on the other hand, are permanently removed and may never be viewed by anyone.

Wyandot County Arrest Warrants

Wyandot County arrest warrants are legal documents issued by a court authorizing the arrest of a suspect accused of a crime so they may be brought before the court. According to Ohio Revised Codes (section 2941.36), a prosecutor may request an arrest warrant after charges have been filed and they provide sufficient proof that a crime was committed by the subject of the warrant. A warrant issued in Wyandot County permits law enforcement, such as the Wyandot Sheriff, to arrest the subject of the warrant, detain them, and bring them before the court.

Although the exact form may differ, arrest warrants will generally contain the following:

• The name and a reasonable description of the subject of the warrant
• A description of the crime and what statutes it violates
• The date it was issued
• Authorization of law enforcement to arrest the subject and bring them before the judge
• The name and signature of the court officer(judge or magistrate) who issued it

Do Wyandot County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants issued in Ohio, including Wyandot County, do not expire. They remain active until they are executed, the offender is captured, the offender turns themselves in, or dies. A judge may also recall or quash a warrant under certain conditions.

Expunge Wyandot County Arrest Records

In Ohio, some offenses may qualify for expungement or sealing if they meet certain criteria. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction are usually easy to expunge or seal. For a conviction to be sealed, it typically must first be an offense eligible for restriction under Ohio laws. The offender typically must also have completed all requirements and the mandated waiting time.

Under Ohio law, the waiting periods for expungement depend on the offense, as shown below:

• Dismissals and not guilty verdicts may be sealed any time after the finding is entered
• Misdemeanors may be sealed one year after the final discharge(completion of all jail sentences or supervision such as probation)
• Third-degree felonies may be sealed three years after the final discharge
• Fourth and fifth-degree felonies may be sealed one year after the final discharge
• If the offender is subject to registration on the sex offenders registry, the record may be sealed 5 years after completion of all registration requirements
• Misdemeanors may be sealed one year after completion of the final discharge
• Felonies may be expunged 10 years after the record is qualified for sealing

Expungements are typically filed at the court where the initial conviction or case was handled. In Wyandot County, expungements may be filed at:

Wyandot County Court of Common Pleas
Wyandot County Courthouse
109 S Sandusky Ave,
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Phone: (419) 294-1432
Fax: (419) 294-6414