Search Arrest, Mugshot & Inmate Records by Name
Search by name and state for arrest, booking, mugshot, inmate, jail roster, prison, criminal and court-record search categories.
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Find the Right Lake County Mugshot, Booking Record or Jail Roster
A search for Lake County mugshots does not point to one jail. Lake County exists in several states, so the safest first step is to confirm the state and arrest location before searching a name.
This page routes you to verified county sheriff and jail resources for several common Lake County searches, including Illinois, Florida, Ohio, Indiana and Colorado. After you find the correct person, use the booking number, arrest date, charges and custody status to continue with bond, court or inmate-service research.
Start With the State, Not the Name
If you only know “Lake County,” look for one geographic clue first: the state abbreviation, arresting city, police agency, court name or jail address.
Official Lake County Mugshot and Inmate Search Routes
The correct source depends on the state. Some counties provide a searchable inmate database, some publish a jail roster, and others require a records request for a booking photograph.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office — Locate an Inmate
The Lake County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office provides an official online inmate-search route through its Corrections Division. The county’s inmate-information section also links to bond, inmate funds, visitation, mail, phone and tablet information.
Corrections Division: 29 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-377-4150
Lake County Sheriff’s Office — Inmate Search
For arrests tied to Tavares, Clermont, Leesburg and other Lake County, Florida communities, use the Lake County Sheriff’s Office inmate-search system rather than a similarly named county in another state.
Corrections Operations: 551 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
Jail and inmate information: 352-742-4000
Inmate records: 352-742-4058
Lake County Sheriff — Jail Roster With Pictures
Lake County, Ohio publishes a Sheriff’s Jail Roster through the county website. The roster is provided as downloadable reports and can include booking information and photographs for people in custody.
Adult Detention Facility: 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Facility: 440-350-5601
Jail Records: 440-350-5509 / 440-350-5956
Lake County Sheriff’s Department — Jail Information
For Northwest Indiana arrests, use the Lake County Sheriff’s Department in Crown Point. Its current contact directory lists separate numbers for booking information and jail records/pretrial questions.
Sheriff’s Department: 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Jail booking information: 219-648-6300
Jail Records & Pretrial: 219-755-3421
Detention and Mugshot Records Requests
Lake County, Colorado does not use the same public-search model as the larger Lake Counties above. Its Sheriff’s Office Detention Division is in Leadville, while the Records page publishes a fee schedule for criminal-justice records.
The county’s current records schedule lists a $5 fee per mugshot picture. The Sheriff’s Office states that records are released according to applicable federal and Colorado records laws.
Detention: 505 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-486-4185
Do Not Reuse Another State’s Roster
There are additional Lake Counties in the United States. If your arrest location does not match Illinois, Florida, Ohio, Indiana or Colorado, search for the county sheriff or corrections agency using the state name before entering personal information.
A search result labeled only “Lake County mugshots” is not enough to establish that you have reached the correct jurisdiction.
How to Search Lake County Mugshots and Recent Arrests
What a Lake County Booking Record May Show
Fields differ by county and system. A public jail entry may include some or all of the following information, but the absence of one field does not mean the booking did not occur.
| Record field | Why it matters | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Primary search identifier | Middle name, suffix and spelling |
| Booking number | Separates one booking from another | Use the exact identifier shown by the jail |
| Booking date/time | Helps distinguish current and older arrests | Do not confuse arrest time with release time |
| Charge | Explains the allegation or hold | A charge is not a conviction |
| Bond information | May show bond type or amount | Confirm current status before payment |
| Custody status | Shows whether a person may still be held | Roster information can change after release or transfer |
| Booking photo | May help distinguish records | Never rely on appearance alone |
Verify the Person Before You Rely on a Mugshot
Common names can produce multiple people, and old booking pages can remain online after custody status changes. A visual match alone is not a dependable identity check.
Match these details
- Correct Lake County and state
- Full legal name and suffix
- Date of birth or age, when published
- Booking date and booking number
- Arresting agency
- Charge and court identifiers
Do not assume
- A photograph proves the person committed a crime.
- A historical booking means the person is still jailed.
- A charge means the person was convicted.
- A third-party page is newer than the official jail record.
- Two people with the same name are the same individual.
What to Do After You Find the Correct Booking
Check current status
Record the booking number, location and status shown by the official jail. If release information is unclear, use the jail’s current contact route rather than relying on an older search result.
Follow the case separately
Jail records document custody and booking. Court records are the better source for hearings, filed charges, case activity and disposition.
Check VINE where available
VINE provides custody and case-notification services in participating jurisdictions. Availability and coverage differ, so confirm the state and agency inside the service.
Lake County Mugshot Search Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Possible explanation | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| No record appears | Wrong Lake County, recent booking not yet displayed, release, transfer or name variation | Confirm state, agency and spelling; then contact the correct jail if necessary |
| No mugshot appears | The county may publish custody data without a photo, or photos may require a records request | Use the sheriff’s records procedure rather than assuming no arrest exists |
| Two similar names | Different people or separate bookings | Compare booking number, DOB/age, agency and booking date |
| Old page says “in custody” | Third-party page may be stale | Recheck the official jail system for current status |
| Need the case outcome | The jail roster may not show disposition | Use the appropriate court case-search system |
Verified Official Lake County Resources
These links lead to county or sheriff resources used to verify the practical routes in this article.