Search Andrew County Police Blotter

Andrew County police blotter records cover all arrests and bookings handled by the sheriff's office in Savannah, Missouri. This northwest Missouri county has a population of about 18,135 people spread across 436 square miles. You can search Andrew County police blotter data through the sheriff's office website, the county jail roster, and online inmate search tools. The jail opened in 2012 and holds up to 80 inmates across seven cell block areas. Police blotter entries from Andrew County include booking dates, charges, bond information, and mugshots for each person taken into custody.

Andrew County Sheriff's Office Police Blotter

Sheriff Grant Gillett has led the Andrew County Sheriff's Office since 2020. Chief Deputy Charlie Donahoo assists with daily operations. The department has two sergeants and 12 deputies who provide round-the-clock coverage for the entire county. The office is at 400 East Main in Savannah, Missouri 64485. You can call the 24-hour line at 816-324-4114 for any police blotter questions or to ask about recent arrests.

The Andrew County Sheriff's Office handles patrol, investigations, civil process service, and court security. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. You can email them at info@andrewcountymo.gov for non-urgent requests. All sworn officers meet annual training standards set by Missouri POST, which helps keep the quality of police blotter data consistent and accurate.

Andrew County has a low violent crime rate of 11.5, well below the national average of 22.7. The property crime rate of 19.7 is also lower than the national figure of 35.4. So the police blotter here tends to show fewer violent crimes compared to larger counties in Missouri.

Andrew County Jail Roster and Bookings

The Andrew County Jail at 400 East Main in Savannah opened in 2012 as a modern facility with full security systems and medical services. It has seven cell block areas: three for maximum security, one medium security, two for low-risk inmates, and one hold area. The total capacity is 80 inmates. Deputy Kelsey House serves as Jail Administrator, and you can reach the jail at 816-324-4114 Option #2.

The jail does not just house Andrew County arrests. It also takes detainees from the City of Savannah, Country Club Village, Clinton County, Holt County, the City of Independence, Jackson County, Lee's Summit, and even Wyandotte County in Kansas. So the police blotter from this facility can include bookings from several different jurisdictions. The Andrew County Jail Roster online shows two sections: current inmates and those released in the past 48 hours.

Each roster entry includes identifying details, charges, booking date and number, arresting agency, bond amount, and mugshots. This makes it easy to search the Andrew County police blotter and find specific booking records fast.

Andrew County Police Blotter Public Records

Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo gives you the right to request police blotter records from Andrew County. You do not need a special form, but written requests are better for tracking. You can submit your request in person, by mail, email, or fax. The Missouri Attorney General's website has a sample request form you can use as a starting point.

The custodian of records at the sheriff's office processes these requests. Response times follow the state timeline set by the Sunshine Law, which generally means you should hear back within three business days. The Andrew County Arrests website also provides guidance on getting arrest records and warrants through official channels, along with links to related legal resources and court information.

Jail Services in Andrew County

If someone appears on the Andrew County police blotter and is being held at the jail, there are rules for mail and visits. All mail must go through the U.S. Postal Service and gets checked for contraband when it arrives. Outgoing mail is limited to postcards with a return address. For incoming mail, include your full name and home address on the return.

Visitation at the Andrew County Jail allows two 30-minute visits per week per inmate. On-site visits happen Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Off-site video visits are available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 8 PM through the Inmate Canteen video system. Commissary deposits can be made through the lobby kiosk or the Inmate Canteen website, which requires you to set up an account.

Note: The Andrew County Jail houses inmates from multiple jurisdictions, so check with the jail directly to confirm if a specific person from the police blotter is being held there.

Andrew County Court Records

The 5th Judicial Circuit serves both Andrew and Buchanan counties. After someone shows up on the Andrew County police blotter, their case moves to the circuit court system. You can look up court cases through Missouri Case.net, the state's online court records portal. Case.net shows charge details, hearing dates, and case status for criminal matters that started as police blotter entries.

Court records are separate from the police blotter itself. The blotter tracks the arrest and booking side of things, while the court system handles everything after charges are filed. Both sets of records are open to the public under Missouri law, though you may need to search them in different places.

Cities in Andrew County

Savannah is the county seat and largest city in Andrew County. Country Club Village is a smaller community within the county. None of the cities in Andrew County meet the population threshold for their own dedicated page, but you can find police blotter information for all of them through the Andrew County Sheriff's Office and jail roster.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Andrew County in northwest Missouri. Each has its own sheriff's office and police blotter. The Buchanan County Sheriff shares a judicial circuit with Andrew County.