Craig County Police Blotter Lookup
Craig County police blotter and arrest records are maintained by the Craig County Sheriff's Office in Vinita, Oklahoma. The sheriff's office publishes an online inmate search with mugshots, charge information, and bond details that updates daily. Craig County processes approximately 2,600 bookings per year through its 120-bed jail facility. If you want to search for a recent arrest, look up a person in custody, or request official booking records from the Craig County Sheriff, this page covers everything you need.
Craig County Overview
Craig County Sheriff's Office
The Craig County Sheriff's Office is at 210 W. Delaware Suite 101 in Vinita. The main office line is 918-256-6466. For jail-specific questions, call the 24-hour jail phone at 918-256-3150. Mailing address for official correspondence and legal mail is 210 W. Delaware Suite 107, Vinita, OK 74301. Fax is 918-256-7351. The jail administrator is Frank Veach.
The Craig County Jail holds up to 120 inmates and runs at an average daily population of about 103 people. That's a high occupancy rate. The facility processes roughly 2,600 bookings per year, with a turnover rate of about 55% per week. That level of activity means new bookings happen constantly and the online roster is one of the more actively updated in northeastern Oklahoma. The jail is classified as medium security.
| Agency | Craig County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 W. Delaware Ste. 101, Vinita, OK 74301 |
| Main Phone | 918-256-6466 |
| Jail Phone | 918-256-3150 (24 hours) |
| Fax | 918-256-7351 |
| Website | craigcountyso.com |
The official Craig County Sheriff's website at craigcountyso.com has links to the inmate search, visitor information, and the records division.
The Craig County Sheriff's site shown above is the main source for inmate search tools, visitor scheduling, and records request guidance for the county.
Craig County Police Blotter and Inmate Search
The Craig County Sheriff's Office publishes a public inmate roster at craigcountyso.com/inmate-search.php. You can search by name or booking ID. Results include the inmate's mugshot, current charges, bail and bond information, and arrest records. The roster updates daily. With about 103 inmates on any given day, there's usually a meaningful amount of data in the system.
The Craig County inmate search tool lets you find current detainees by name, with mugshots, charge details, and bond information available for each booking.
The search results above display current Craig County inmates along with booking photos and charge information updated daily from the jail roster.
You can also call the jail at 918-256-3150 around the clock to ask about a specific person's custody status. Staff can search by name and confirm if someone is currently held at the Craig County facility in Vinita. For people recently released, the online roster may still show the record for a short time after release.
VINE is available for Craig County. Register at VINELink.com or call 877-654-8463. You'll get alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. The service is free and works for both county jail and state prison placements.
How to Request Craig County Arrest Records
The Craig County Sheriff's Office follows a clear open records policy. Under Title 51 Section 24A.5(6) of Oklahoma's Open Records Act, the office provides full access to public records during business hours. Records available include booking reports, arrest logs, accident reports, and jail booking photos. You don't need to explain why you want the records.
All records requests must be made in person at 210 W. Delaware Suite 101 in Vinita. Phone requests and fax requests are not accepted for most records. Email requests are accepted only for jail booking records and accident reports. Mail requests are generally not accepted and in-person visits are required. Bring your name, contact information, and a clear description of the records you need. The office will notify you if records are not immediately available.
Under Title 51 Section 24A.8, the office may charge a reasonable fee for copies. Standard Oklahoma copy fees run $0.25 to $1.00 per page. The records division page at craigcountyso.com/records has more detail on the process. The office promises prompt, reasonable access and must notify you if records aren't available immediately.
For help with a records request, contact Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma at 405-557-0020. For legal representation, the Oklahoma Bar Association at 405-416-7000 runs a referral service.
Statewide Resources for Craig County
The OSBI CHIRP system at chirp.osbi.ok.gov provides statewide criminal history searches covering all Oklahoma counties, including Craig County. CHIRP pulls arrest records, charges, and dispositions from the full state database. These searches are available for a fee and are used for formal record checks when a complete statewide history is needed rather than just local data.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections lookup at okoffender.doc.ok.gov covers people serving or who have served state prison sentences. If a Craig County arrest led to a DOC sentence, this system tracks the person's current facility and expected release. It's free and searches by name.
Visitation at the Craig County Jail is handled through the Prodigy video visitation system. Family members register at the Prodigy website or app. For full visitor rules and scheduling, see craigcountyso.com/visitor-information.php. In-person contact visits are not available. All visits are video-based and must be scheduled in advance.
OSCN Court Records in Craig County
Craig County District Court records are available at oscn.net. OSCN is free and searchable by name or case number. It covers criminal and civil cases from Craig County and shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. With about 2,600 annual bookings, Craig County generates a significant number of court filings each year, and OSCN stays current with them.
The police blotter from the sheriff's office and the court records from OSCN complement each other well. Start with the inmate search to find the booking. Then go to OSCN to see what charges were filed and how the case moved through the court system. Cases in Craig County can move through quickly for simple misdemeanors or take many months for complex felony matters. OSCN tracks the full history.
Cities in Craig County
Craig County includes Vinita and several smaller communities. No cities in Craig County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Communities served by the Craig County Sheriff include Bluejacket, Centralia, Chouteau, Ketchum, Langley, Mazie, Vinita, and White Oak. For records from Vinita Police Department, contact that agency directly for city-specific arrest reports.
Nearby Counties
Craig County sits in northeastern Oklahoma and borders five other counties. If you're researching an arrest near a county line, check the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.