Wyoming County Arrest Records

Wyoming County arrest records are created whenever a law-enforcement officer detains an individual on probable cause or by warrant. Each entry typically contains the arrestee’s name, date of birth, booking photograph, fingerprints, incident location, arresting agency, formal charges, and bail or bond details. This information is typically uploaded to state criminal justice databases and shared with the Clerk of Courts to support prosecutions and court scheduling. Accordingly, arrest details often appear within Wyoming County court records and related court filings. Under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008), most arrest records held by county agencies are open to public inspection, subject to redaction of juvenile data, medical information, and materials tied to ongoing investigations.

Are Arrest Records Public in Wyoming County?

Yes, most Wyoming County arrest records are public. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) provides for the disclosure of these records to members of the public. Interested persons may also request arrest records by email, fax, mail, or in person. However, the RTKL also exempts some arrest records from being accessed by a requester. Some examples of these records include:

• DNA and RNA records.
• An agency’s record that would jeopardize or threaten public safety.
• An arrested person’s psychiatric, medical, or psychological history or disability status.
• Identifying information of a person performing an undercover or covert law enforcement activity.
• An agency’s record associated with or resulting in a criminal investigation, including:
  • A record containing a confidential source’s identity
  • Any information whose disclosure would jeopardize a victim’s safety
  • Investigative reports, materials, correspondence, notes, and videos.
  • A record that includes information made confidential by law or court order.
  • Complaints of potential criminal conduct, excluding private criminal complaints.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Wyoming County arrest records disclose only details that pose no threat to personal safety or ongoing investigations. Typical elements include:

• Basic identifiers (full name, aliases, birth year, sex, height/weight, eye and hair color)
• The booking photograph and fingerprint classification
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• Arresting agency and officer
• Preliminary charges, citation of the controlling statute, and bail/bond set.

Information shielded under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, Act 3 of 2008 —such as juvenile data, medical or mental-health notes, and victim or witness identifiers—remains confidential.

Wyoming County Arrest Statistics

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has a Community Access to Information Dashboard (CAID) where individuals can view arrest statistics. Filter the search using a date, time, troop, station, and location. The portal reveals about 246 criminal arrests in Wyoming County in 2024.

Find Wyoming County Arrest Records

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) oversees 14 community corrections centers, 24 state correctional institutions, and nearly 50 contract facilities. During business hours, members of the public can visit these facilities to obtain copies of Wyoming County arrest records. The DOC has an Inmate and Parolee Locator containing information about Wyoming County arrestees in state prisons. The search parameters are name, number, gender, date of birth, age, committing county, and current location.

Several federal law enforcement agencies maintain information about Wyoming County offenders housed in federal prisons. These agencies make their records available online, by mail, or in person. For example:

• The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has an Inmate Locator that allows users to access arrest records for free. A search can be conducted by number or name. BOP facilities are also available for individuals to visit to obtain copies of arrest records for a small fee.
• The United States Capitol Police (USCP) publishes arrest summary reports online so members of the public can access them for free. Searches can be filtered using CFN number, crime date, crime summary, or crime type. Individuals can also access USCP’s arrest records by mail. They must submit a completed Request Form and send it to the office.
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides arrest records by mail, online, or through approved channelers. Customers must pay $18 per copy to access these records. They can pay by credit card, money order, or certified check. Mail customers must complete an Applicant Information Form.
• The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides arrest records through the Online Detainee Locator System. To conduct a search, users will need an A-number or biographical information. Alternatively, record seekers can visit ICE’s local field offices and detention facilities to obtain copies of arrest records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Wyoming County

Individuals may visit the Wyoming County Correctional Facility to inspect arrest records for free. Such visitations should be done during business hours. The Record staff generally expect requesters to provide a name, arrest date, or any information to help locate the records. The facility is located at:

Wyoming County Correctional Facility
10 Stark St.
Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Record seekers seeking to conduct free arrest record searches online may also consider using third-party portals. However, the information is usually limited and may be insufficient for the users. Those interested in more details would have to pay a small fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Wyoming County arrest records can remain on a person’s criminal record forever, depending on the offense. However, individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria can have their arrest records expunged, which removes their arrest information from Wyoming County public records.

Expunge Wyoming County Arrest Records

Expungement generally removes arrest data from a person’s criminal record. An arrested person may commence the process by completing a Request for Individual Access and Review (Form SP 4-170). Requesters may mail the form with a $20 money order or check, and a valid government-issued photo ID to the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository at the address below:

Pennsylvania State Police
Central Repository – RCPU
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

The Central Repository typically mails the applicant a full arrest record. Afterward, the applicant may proceed to file a completed Petition for Expungement Form with the Wyoming County Clerk of Courts. The clerk will sign the expungement order if the applicant meets the statutory requirements. The expungement letter will then be sent to the Pennsylvania State Police, who will proceed to expunge the applicant’s records.

Wyoming County Arrest Warrants

According to 234 PA Code Rule § 513, an issuing authority will make an arrest warrant available to a law enforcement officer based on probable cause supported by one or more affidavits. The authority may issue duplicate copies of the original warrant, each carrying the same force and effect as the original (234 PA Code Rule § 514). After executing an original or duplicate warrant, the issuing authority may reissue the warrant if the purpose of the previous warrant has not been accomplished. Per 234 PA Code Rule § 515, a police officer can execute a Wyoming County arrest warrant anywhere in Pennsylvania.

Do Wyoming County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Wyoming County arrest warrants do not expire. They do not have a set duration before being recalled by the issuing judge. Once a judge issues arrest warrants, they remain active until executed by a police officer, withdrawn by the court, or otherwise resolved.