Johnston County Police Blotter
Johnston County police blotter records are maintained by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office at 110 North Capital Avenue in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The jail books roughly 1,240 individuals per year and keeps a 24-hour phone line at 580-371-2691 for custody inquiries. An online inmate list is available for public searches, and the Oklahoma State Courts Network gives free access to case filings from the Johnston County District Court. This page covers how to find and request blotter records, look up inmates, and use state tools for broader criminal history searches in Oklahoma.
Johnston County Overview
Johnston County Sheriff's Office
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office sits at 110 North Capital Avenue in Tishomingo. The main office and jail share this address. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 24-hour jail line at 580-371-2691 handles custody inquiries at any hour. The sheriff can be reached directly at 580-371-2646. More information about the office is available at johnstoncoso.com.
The Johnston County Jail has a capacity of 62 inmates. It processes approximately 1,240 bookings per year and typically holds around 48 or more individuals at any given time. The weekly turnover rate is about 55%, which means the roster changes quickly. The jail serves communities throughout the county including Milburn, Mill Creek, Ravia, Tishomingo, and Wapanucka. Inmates can receive mail at Johnston County Jail, 110 N. Capitol, Tishomingo, OK 73460. Commissary deposits and video visitation are available through the jail's service providers.
The Jail Exchange page for Johnston County lists current inmate search options and booking information for the Johnston County Jail.
This Jail Exchange listing shows current roster data and available mugshots for inmates held at the Johnston County Jail in Tishomingo.
| Office | Johnston County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 North Capital Ave, Tishomingo, OK 73460 |
| Main Phone | 580-371-2691 |
| Sheriff Direct | 580-371-2646 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Jail Capacity | 62 inmates |
| Website | johnstoncoso.com |
Johnston County Inmate Search
Johnston County operates an online inmate list that is publicly accessible. You can search the current roster at kineticconsole.com/InmateList/JohnstonOK. The list shows first name, middle name, last name, and booking date for each person currently in custody. This is updated regularly and gives the public a direct way to check current detainees without calling the jail.
For more detailed booking information, call 580-371-2691. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody, provide charge details, and give bond amounts. You can also visit in person at 110 North Capital Avenue in Tishomingo. Bring a valid photo ID when visiting in person. The sheriff's office also provides VINELink-based custody alerts, accessible at VINELink or by calling 877-654-8463. VINE notifies you when a tracked inmate's status changes.
The office image below shows the Johnston County Sheriff's Office website, which provides additional information about the jail, inmate services, and public access tools.
The official Johnston County Sheriff's Office website at johnstoncoso.com provides information about inmate services, blotter access, and other public records available through the Tishomingo office.
Fingerprinting services are available at the Johnston County Sheriff's Office Monday through Friday. Morning hours run 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and afternoon hours from noon to 2:00 p.m. Call 580-371-2646 to confirm availability before visiting. Fees are $25 for SDA handgun licensing prints and $10 for all other print sets. Cash or money order only.
Johnston County Blotter Records Request
Johnston County police blotter records, arrest reports, and incident logs are public under Oklahoma Statutes Title 51, Section 24A.8. This provision covers records held by law enforcement agencies and gives the public the right to inspect and copy them during regular business hours. No reason is required to request these records.
To get records, call 580-371-2691, visit the office at 110 North Capital Avenue, or send a written request. Mail written requests to: Johnston County Sheriff, Attention: Jail Records, 110 North Capital Ave, Tishomingo, OK 73460. Your request should name the person involved, specify what records you need, and include the date range. Specific case or incident numbers will also help narrow the search and reduce turnaround time.
Copy fees follow standard county rates. Expect to pay $0.25 to $1.00 per page for copies. Certified records carry additional fees. The general public records framework is established in Title 51, Section 24A.5. Blotter and incident information from the Johnston County area is also available through local news sources and the online inmate list.
Oklahoma Statewide Tools
When you need records beyond what Johnston County holds, the state provides several tools. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender database at okoffender.doc.ok.gov covers individuals serving state sentences or on supervision. If a Johnston County case resulted in a prison sentence, the person's record appears in this system with offense history, release status, and supervision details.
The OSBI CHIRP background check portal at chirp.osbi.ok.gov provides statewide criminal history searches for $15. CHIRP draws from law enforcement and court records across all 77 Oklahoma counties. This gives you a broader view than a single county jail roster, covering arrests, charges, and dispositions from around the state.
The sex offender registry is also searchable through state databases. Johnston County residents can also access services from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma for free civil legal help. The Oklahoma Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service for those who need to hire an attorney for a matter tied to a Johnston County blotter record or criminal case.
Johnston County Court Record Search
Criminal and civil case filings in Johnston County are available at the Oklahoma State Courts Network. OSCN is free. Search by name or case number and select Johnston County from the jurisdiction list. Results show party names, charges, docket entries, and case outcomes. The database includes filings from the Johnston County District Court going back many years.
When you find a Johnston County case on OSCN, you can see the full docket. This shows every filing, motion, and court action from the initial appearance through final disposition. If charges were dismissed, that will appear. If the person pleaded guilty or went to trial, that is on record too. OSCN does not require login or payment and is accessible from any device with internet access.
Court dockets and jail blotter records are both public and both useful. The blotter gives you the arrest details. The OSCN docket shows what happened next in the court system. Together they give a full view of how a matter was handled in Johnston County.
Cities in Johnston County
Johnston County is located in south-central Oklahoma with Tishomingo serving as the county seat. The sheriff's office handles all arrest and booking records for every community in the county.
Cities and communities in Johnston County include Tishomingo, Milburn, Mill Creek, Ravia, and Wapanucka. None currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All law enforcement and blotter records for these areas are processed through the Johnston County Sheriff's Office in Tishomingo.
Nearby Counties
Johnston County borders several other south-central Oklahoma counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and records system for arrest and blotter data.