Laredo Jail Mugshots and Arrest Records
Laredo jail mugshots come from arrests made by the Laredo Police Department and are processed at the Webb County Jail. City police handle enforcement within Laredo's limits, but booking photos and inmate records are maintained by the Webb County Sheriff's Office. Whether you are checking on a recent arrest, looking for booking photos, or trying to get a copy of a police report, this page covers the resources and steps you need. Laredo is a major border city, and both city and county agencies play a role in how arrest records are created and kept.
Laredo Overview
Laredo Police Department
The Laredo Police Department (LPD) is responsible for law enforcement within the city. When officers make an arrest, they generate police reports and initiate the booking process. People arrested by city officers are transferred to the Webb County Jail after the initial processing.
LPD maintains a records division where you can request police reports, arrest information, and other documentation. Requests can be submitted in person or in writing. The municipal court records unit is also available for court-related documents connected to city cases.
| Department | Laredo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Arrest Information | laredocityjailtx.org/arrests |
| Non-Emergency | (956) 795-2800 |
| Records Division | Contact LPD for address and hours |
For warrant lookup and arrest record information specific to Laredo, the site at laredocityjailtx.org/arrests provides local resources. LPD handles all requests for city-generated police reports. For jail records and booking photos, you go to the county.
The Webb County Sheriff's Office website at webbcountytx.gov/sheriff is the primary source for jail records and mugshots. The sheriff oversees the Webb County Jail where all Laredo arrests are processed and held.
The Webb County Sheriff's Office maintains custody of all inmates booked in connection with Laredo arrests, and their site has direct links to jail information and inmate search resources.
Webb County Jail and Booking Photos
After arrest by LPD, people are transferred to the Webb County Jail. That is where booking photos, also called mugshots, are taken and stored. The Webb County Sheriff's Office holds custody of all inmates and maintains the records tied to each booking.
To check if someone is currently in custody in Laredo, contact the Webb County Sheriff's Office. They can confirm current inmate status and provide basic booking information. For certified copies or official documentation, a written public information request may be needed.
| Jail Name | Webb County Jail |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Webb County Sheriff's Office |
| Sheriff Website | webbcountytx.gov/sheriff |
The sheriff's office is the correct agency for inmate information, booking photos, and custody-related records in Laredo. City police records and jail records are kept separately, so make sure you contact the right office for what you need.
How to Find Laredo Arrest Records
Looking up someone arrested in Laredo takes a few steps depending on what you need. Start with the Webb County Sheriff's Office for current inmate status and booking information. If the person was released or if you need a police report, go to LPD records.
- Visit the Webb County Sheriff's site at webbcountytx.gov/sheriff for inmate info
- Contact Laredo Police Department records for city police reports
- Submit a written public information request under the Texas Public Information Act
- Check the TDCJ offender database for state prison inmates
- Use VINELink to track custody status and get notifications
If the person was convicted and transferred to a state facility, the county jail will no longer have them on the roster. Use the TDCJ search tool for those cases. For municipal court records connected to city charges, contact the Laredo Municipal Court records unit directly.
Note: Many arrest records in Webb County involve federal immigration and border enforcement. Federal agency records are not subject to the Texas Public Information Act and must be requested separately through federal channels.
Public Information Requests in Laredo
Texas law gives the public access to government records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. This covers police reports, arrest records, and other documents held by city and county agencies. Agencies have 10 business days to respond after they receive your written request.
For LPD records, submit your request in writing to the Laredo Police Department records division. Include the name of the person involved, the date of the incident, and any case or report number if you have it. Requests can be submitted in person or by mail. Standard Texas Public Information Act fees apply for copies, and the agency will notify you of any costs before processing.
For Webb County jail records, contact the Webb County Sheriff's Office. Requests go to the county and are handled under the same 10-business-day rule. If the agency believes certain records are exempt, they must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before withholding them. You can also contact the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Hotline at (512) 478-6736 if you have trouble getting records.
Statewide Resources for Texas Arrest Records
For state prison inmates, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains a searchable offender database at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov. You can look up current location, offense type, and release date by name or TDCJ number. This covers inmates sentenced to state prison across all Texas counties including Webb.
The Texas Department of Public Safety provides statewide criminal history records through their Crime Records Service at dps.texas.gov. DPS records include arrest data from agencies all over Texas. Name-based and fingerprint-based searches are both available. For victims and family members who need to track an inmate's custody status, VINELink at vinelink.com lets you sign up for automated notifications when that status changes.
Clearing Arrest Records in Texas
If you were arrested in Laredo and the charges were dismissed, dropped, or you were acquitted, you may qualify to have the arrest expunged. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, an expunction removes the arrest from records held by law enforcement, courts, and state databases.
To pursue expunction, you file a petition in the district court for the county where the arrest took place, which would be Webb County. If the court approves, all agencies that hold the record must destroy or return it. That includes LPD, the Webb County Sheriff's Office, and any state repositories. The process requires court filing and may involve a hearing.
Not every arrest is eligible. Cases that ended in conviction, cases still pending, or arrests involving certain offense categories may not qualify. A nondisclosure order is a different option that seals records from the public without wiping them entirely. Consulting with a licensed Texas attorney is the best way to find out what you qualify for and what steps to take. The State Bar of Texas referral service can connect you with local attorneys at (800) 252-9690.
Webb County Jail Records
Arrests in Laredo go to the Webb County Jail. Visit the county page for the full inmate search and booking records.