Daviess County Police Blotter

Daviess County police blotter records are unique because the county uses Missouri's only regional jail. The Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg holds inmates from both Daviess and DeKalb counties with a 160-bed capacity. Sheriff Larry Adams Jr. runs the office from Gallatin, the county seat. You can search police blotter records through the regional jail's Jail Tracker system, the sheriff's Facebook page, or by filing a formal records request. The county has about 8,400 residents.

Daviess County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Larry Adams Jr. leads the Daviess County Sheriff's Office at 102 N. Main Street, Gallatin, MO 64640. The phone number is 660-663-2031. The fax is 660-663-2149. Email: sheriff@daviessmosheriff.gov or sheriff@daviesscountymo.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The sheriff's office uses its official Facebook page to post updates about department activities, recent arrests, and ongoing cases. This is an informal way to follow the Daviess County police blotter. For formal records, the custodian of records at the sheriff's office handles public records requests under the Sunshine Law. The Daviess County website has information about county departments and services.

Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail Police Blotter

The Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail is at 102 North Meadows Ln. in Pattonsburg, MO 64670. Phone: 660-367-2200. Fax: 660-367-2579. Director Bret Thogmartin runs the facility with Deputy Director Nicholas Neill and Administrative Assistant Lori Burke. This is the only regional jail in Missouri, serving both Daviess and DeKalb counties with 160 beds.

The jail uses a Jail Tracker roster system. You can search by name or browse the full list. Available information includes inmates' identifying details, arrest data, bond info, booking and release dates, and mugshots when available. This roster is the primary source for Daviess County police blotter data. When someone is arrested in Daviess County, they are transported to Pattonsburg for booking.

The jail is located off Interstate 35 at Exit 78. From Kansas City, take I-35 north to Exit 78, turn left on Highway C, and the entrance is on 4th Street. Phone access for inmates includes outgoing collect calls and calling cards purchased from commissary. Phone time can be added through inmatecanteen.com. Medical services include nursing staff seven days a week, a facility doctor weekly, on-call doctor 24/7, and pharmacy services. Emergency dental extractions are available as self-pay.

Searching Daviess County Police Blotter Records

The Jail Tracker system at the regional jail is the best online tool for current police blotter data. For court records, Missouri Case.net covers the Daviess County Circuit Court. Circuit Clerk Sandy Dustman manages the office. The MACHS criminal history portal provides statewide searches that include Daviess County.

Under Chapter 610 RSMo, the Missouri Sunshine Law, police blotter records are public. You can request them from the Daviess County Sheriff at 660-663-2031 or by email. The response deadline is three business days. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. The Show Me Crime portal has statewide crime data, and the sex offender registry covers Daviess County.

Mail at the regional jail is limited to personal mail with up to 10 photos (4x6 inches), 2 softcover books shipped from a distributor, and 1 soft-backed Bible. All mail is inspected. The mail rules apply to both Daviess and DeKalb county inmates housed at the facility.

Note: The Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail also holds inmates from Livingston County. Check the arresting agency to determine which county the arrest occurred in.

Daviess County Public Records

Daviess County is a third-class county with a population of about 8,400. Presiding Commissioner James Ruse oversees county governance. Prosecuting Attorney Andrea Gibson handles criminal cases. RSMo 610.100 makes arrest records public. The same rules apply to Daviess County as to every other county in Missouri. If a records request is denied improperly, the Sunshine Law provides remedies.

Daviess County Police Blotter and Missouri Law

The Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo, protects your right to access police blotter records from the Daviess County Sheriff's Office. RSMo 610.100 makes arrest records and booking logs open to public inspection. You can file a request in writing, by email, by phone, or in person. The custodian of records must respond within three business days. Standard copy fees run about $0.10 per page. Research fees may apply for requests that require more than 30 minutes of staff time to fulfill.

Some police blotter records may be exempt from disclosure. Active investigation files can be withheld while a case is pending. Records that could endanger victims, witnesses, or officers are also restricted under the law. Arrest reports where no charges were filed within 30 days may be closed to the public. Outside of these specific exemptions, booking data and arrest logs from Daviess County are open records. You do not need to provide a reason when you make a request. Any person can ask for these records regardless of where they live.

The Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail is unique in Missouri. It is the only regional jail in the state. Located off Interstate 35 at Exit 78 in Pattonsburg, the 160-bed facility serves Daviess, DeKalb, and sometimes Livingston counties. Director Bret Thogmartin oversees operations with a full staff including medical professionals. The jail provides nursing care seven days a week and has an on-call doctor available around the clock.

Statewide Criminal History Tools

Several state-run databases include Daviess County records. The Missouri State Highway Patrol operates the Show Me Crime portal with crime statistics dashboards and arrest reports from state troopers. Every law enforcement agency in Missouri reports crime data monthly. This feeds into the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for national comparisons. You can use these tools to see how Daviess County compares to other counties in the state.

The MACHS criminal history search covers all 114 Missouri counties. Enter a first name, last name, and date of birth or Social Security number. Results come as a secure PDF online. These are possible matches that cannot be confirmed without fingerprints. For fingerprint-based checks, use the separate MACHS fingerprint portal. The Department of Corrections Offender Search covers active probationers and parolees in Daviess County and across the state.

Nearby Counties

Daviess County is in northwest Missouri. These neighboring counties keep their own police blotter records.

Cities in Daviess County

Gallatin is the county seat. Other communities include Pattonsburg, Jameson, and Lock Springs. None meet the population threshold for a separate page. All Daviess County police blotter records go through the sheriff's office and the regional jail in Pattonsburg.