Bossier City Busted Mugshots
Bossier City busted mugshots come from the Bossier City Police Department and the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office. The city police handle arrests within Bossier City limits, and the parish sheriff runs the jail where all bookings take place. Both agencies keep mugshots and arrest data on file as public records under Louisiana law. This page covers how to find Bossier City busted mugshots, what fees to expect, where to file a records request, and how state statutes shape your right to access this data.
Bossier City Quick Facts
Bossier City Police Department Records
The Bossier City Police Department is your first stop for Bossier City busted mugshots from city arrests. The station is at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111. The main line is (318) 741-8611. Chief Daniel Haugen leads the department. The Records Division handles all arrest record requests at (318) 741-8687, and they are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Police reports cost $5.25 each. Pay with a credit card and you get hit with an extra 5% service fee. Cash or money order avoids that charge. You can also mail your request to P.O. Box 6216, Bossier City, LA 71171-6216. Include your name, phone number, the date of the incident, and the full name of the person you want records on. The Records Division turns most requests around in a few business days. Under La. R.S. 44:1, public records must be made available within three business days of a written request.
The Bossier City PD website has a records page that walks through the request process. The screenshot below shows that page.
This is where you start when you need an official copy of an arrest record or booking photo from the city police. The page lists fees and tells you what info to include in your request.
Bossier City Busted Mugshots From the Parish Sheriff
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office runs the parish jail and processes all bookings. When Bossier City police arrest someone, that person ends up at the parish jail for intake. That is where the mugshot gets taken. The sheriff's office keeps an inmate roster on its website that you can search by name. The roster shows current detainees along with charges, bond amount, and booking date.
This is often the fastest way to check for recent Bossier City busted mugshots. The roster updates throughout the day. If someone was just picked up, their booking photo and charge info may show up within hours. For older records that have dropped off the live roster, you need to file a records request with the sheriff's office. The Bossier Parish Sheriff also handles arrests in unincorporated parts of the parish, so the roster includes people booked both inside and outside Bossier City limits.
For tracking inmates from Bossier City, VINELink is a free tool. Search by name, find the person, and sign up for alerts. The system sends you a message when their custody status changes. It works for the Bossier City Jail, the parish facility, and state prisons across Louisiana.
Bossier City Jail and Booking Process
The Bossier City Jail sits at 620 Benton Road, same address as the police department. Call (318) 741-8629 for jail info. This facility holds people for short periods right after arrest. Most end up at the Bossier Parish jail for longer holds or while they wait for court. During booking, officers take a mugshot, record personal details, and log the charges. That booking record becomes part of the public file tied to the arrest.
Call the jail and staff can tell you if someone is held there or has been moved to the parish facility. They can confirm what charges are on file. For a written copy of the booking record or the mugshot itself, go through the Records Division or put in a formal request by mail.
Bossier City Police Divisions
If you need more detail on a specific case that produced a Bossier City busted mugshot, the department has units you can reach out to. The Criminal Investigation Division handles follow-up after the initial arrest. Reach CID at 318-741-8626. Violent crime cases go to 318-741-8642. Property crimes are at 318-741-8635. The Public Information Officer, Sgt. Shawn Poudrier, handles media questions and general inquiries at 318-549-4523.
Each of these units generates arrest records that feed into the same system. A case that starts with patrol may get handed off to CID for further investigation. The mugshot is still taken at booking regardless of which unit handles the case later. All of it stays on file with the Records Division.
Louisiana Public Records Law and Bossier City Mugshots
Louisiana has strong public records laws that cover Bossier City busted mugshots. Under La. R.S. 44:1, most records held by government agencies are open to any person. Arrest records and booking photos fall under this rule. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Agencies cannot ask why you want the records.
There are limits. Juvenile arrest records are sealed. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld under La. R.S. 44:4.1, which lets agencies hold back certain investigative files while a case is still open. Once the case is closed or charges are filed, those records typically become available again. If your request for Bossier City busted mugshots gets denied, the agency must cite the specific statute that applies. You have the right to challenge a denial in court if you believe the records should be public.
La. R.S. 15:587 covers the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. This state agency keeps a central database of arrest records from all parishes. Access to that system is more restricted and usually needs a fingerprint-based background check. But the same arrest data sits at the local level with Bossier City PD and the parish sheriff, where it is easier to get through a simple records request.
Expungement and Record Clearing
Under La. R.S. 44:9, people who were arrested but not convicted can petition to have their records expunged. If a court grants the petition, the mugshot and arrest data get pulled from public view. This is one reason a search for a Bossier City busted mugshot might come up empty. The record may have been there at one point but was later cleared by court order.
Expungement petitions go through the district court in Bossier Parish. The process takes several weeks and involves filing fees. Once granted, law enforcement agencies must destroy or seal the records. Third-party sites that already posted the mugshot are not always covered by the order, though Louisiana law does require certain commercial mugshot sites to take down photos after an expungement is granted.
Bossier City Busted Mugshots Fees
Costs depend on which agency you contact and what you need. Here is a quick look at what to expect:
- Police reports from BCPD: $5.25 per copy
- Credit card surcharge: 5% on top of the copy fee
- Bossier Parish Sheriff records: fees vary by request type
- Court record copies: around $1.00 per page
- Certified copies: higher fee, varies by document
Call ahead before you visit any office. Fees can change. Some offices only take certain forms of payment. Cash is always accepted at the Records Division window during business hours.
Other Ways to Find Bossier City Arrest Records
Beyond the city police and the parish sheriff, a few more resources can help you track down Bossier City busted mugshots and arrest data.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections has an offender locator for people serving time in state prison. If a Bossier City arrest led to a state conviction, you can search that person there. It shows their current location, sentence length, and a photo. It does not cover people held at the parish level.
The Louisiana Clerks of Court portal gives access to court records from across the state. Search by name to find case filings linked to an arrest in Bossier City. This helps when you want to see what happened after the booking. Did charges get dropped? Was there a conviction? The court record tells that story.
Bossier Parish Busted Mugshots
Bossier City is the largest city in Bossier Parish. All arrests in the city flow through the parish system for booking and detention. For full details on the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, jail roster, and parish-level records, check the Bossier Parish page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Bossier City also have their own arrest records and jail systems. You can search busted mugshots for these areas too.