Clatsop County Recent Arrest Records

Clatsop County covers the northwest tip of Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Astoria, Warrenton, and Cannon Beach are all part of this coastal county. The sheriff's office processes about 2,500 bookings each year. An online jail roster lets you search for recent arrests in Clatsop County by name or date. The system updates several times a day. This page explains how to use the roster and other tools to find arrest records in Clatsop County.

Clatsop County Jail Roster Search

The fastest way to look up recent arrests in Clatsop County is through the online jail roster. This JDS-based system lets you search by name or date. Results show who is in custody, what they were charged with, and when they were booked. The data updates several times each day, so it stays close to real time.

Below is a screenshot of the Clatsop County jail roster search page.

You can use this tool from any device with a web browser. No account or login is needed.

The Clatsop County Jail sits at 1250 SE 19th Street in Warrenton. Commander Tom Teague oversees the facility. The Board of Commissioners has set the cap at 60 inmates, which means space is tight. With roughly 2,500 people booked and released each year, there is a steady flow of activity. If the person you are looking for has already been released, they may no longer show on the roster, but a records request can still pull up their booking data.

Clatsop County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Matthew Phillips leads a team of over 80 law enforcement professionals in Clatsop County. The main office is at 1190 SE 19th Street in Warrenton, and you can call (503) 325-8635 for general questions. The office runs five divisions: Enforcement, Corrections, Community Corrections, Animal Control, and Support. Each plays a role in the arrest and booking process.

The Clatsop County Sheriff's website has links to the jail roster, contact information, and details about programs.

This site serves as the central hub for all arrest and custody information in Clatsop County.

Note: The sheriff's office is in Warrenton, not Astoria, even though Astoria is the county seat.

Recent Arrests and Crime Trends in Clatsop County

In 2023, Clatsop County recorded about 2,100 arrests. Men made up 68.95% and women 31.05%. The most common charges were DUI at 331, traffic offenses at 327, and larceny at 257. These three categories alone account for a large share of the total booking activity at the Clatsop County Jail.

DUI arrests are a big part of the picture in Clatsop County. The coastal highways bring a lot of traffic through the area, especially in summer. Larceny is also common in tourist areas like Cannon Beach and Seaside. If you are searching for a recent arrest in Clatsop County, these charge types are among the most frequent results you will see on the jail roster. Under ORS 181A.220, all of these arrests are reported to the state system as well.

Clatsop County Court and Case Records

The Clatsop County Circuit Court is at 749 Commercial Street in Astoria. Call (503) 325-8555 for case information. After someone is arrested in Clatsop County, their case goes to this court for processing. Three judges handle criminal cases: Beau Peterson, Dawn McIntosh, and Kirk Wintermute. District Attorney Ron Brown and his team at (503) 325-8581 handle the prosecution side.

Court records offer more detail than the jail roster. They show charges filed, hearing dates, pleas, and outcomes. If you want to know what happened after a recent arrest in Clatsop County, the court is where you will find that data. You can search in person at the courthouse or call the clerk's office for help. Oregon law under ORS 192.345 makes most of this information available to the public.

Local Police and Arrest Activity

Clatsop County has several local police departments that also make arrests. Astoria Police, led by Chief Stacy Kelly, handles calls in the city. Cannon Beach, Gearhart, and Warrenton each have their own departments as well. When any of these agencies make an arrest, the person is typically booked into the Clatsop County Jail in Warrenton.

That means the jail roster is the single best place to check for recent arrests from any agency in the county. Whether the arrest was made by a city officer or a county deputy, the booking data flows to the same system. The roster captures it all in one place, which makes searching simple and direct.

Community Corrections in Clatsop County

Lt. Kristen Hanthorn directs Community Corrections in Clatsop County. You can reach this office at (503) 338-3780. Programs include the Work Crew Program and Electronic Monitoring. These are alternatives to full jail time and come into play after a court has decided on a sentence. If someone was recently arrested in Clatsop County and has been released to a program, Community Corrections will have information about their status.

The Work Crew Program puts people to work on public projects instead of sitting in jail. Electronic Monitoring uses ankle devices to track movement. Both options help the jail manage its limited 60-bed capacity. They also mean that some people who were arrested will not show on the jail roster for long, even though their case is still active.

Note: Community Corrections records are separate from jail roster data and may need a direct request.

Clatsop County Jail Capacity and Turnover

The 60-bed cap at the Clatsop County Jail creates a unique dynamic. With roughly 2,500 people booked and released each year, the facility sees constant movement. On average, that works out to nearly seven bookings per day. Space is always at a premium, which is why programs like Work Crew and Electronic Monitoring play such a big role in managing the population.

When the jail is full, new arrests still come in. Staff have to make decisions about who stays and who can be released to a program or on bail. This turnover means the jail roster changes often. If you searched for someone yesterday and did not find them, they may have been released to make room. A records request can confirm whether they were ever booked, even if they no longer appear on the active roster for Clatsop County.

State Tools for Clatsop County Arrest Records

The Oregon State Police CJIS system and the Oregon DOC offender search both include data from Clatsop County. The CJIS system covers criminal history records from all Oregon counties. The DOC search shows people who have moved from county custody to state prison. Together, these tools give you a broader view than the local jail roster alone.

HB 3273 affects how booking photos are handled in Oregon, including in Clatsop County. Mugshots are not always posted online because of this law. If you need a booking photo tied to a recent arrest, you may need to submit a records request to the sheriff's office. The rest of the arrest record, including the name, date, and charges, is still public and easy to find through the tools described on this page.