Lake Havasu City Jail Mugshots

Lake Havasu City jail mugshots are held by Mohave County, not the city police. Lake Havasu City sits along the Colorado River in western Arizona with about 60,000 residents. The city is famous for the London Bridge and draws visitors year-round. When Lake Havasu City Police make arrests, booking happens at the Mohave County jail in Kingman. This guide explains where to find mugshots and how to request police records in Lake Havasu City.

Where to Find Lake Havasu City Arrest Mugshots

Lake Havasu City does not operate a city jail. All arrests go to Mohave County for booking. The county takes mugshots during intake at the Kingman jail. Due to the Houston v. Maricopa County ruling, Mohave County has disabled its online inmate search tool. The county now provides inmate information through a PDF list instead of a searchable database.

The Mohave County Sheriff's Office maintains current custody lists at their website. For booking photo requests, contact the sheriff's records unit directly. The jail is about 60 miles from Lake Havasu City in Kingman. See the Mohave County jail mugshots page for full details on requesting booking photos and checking custody status.

Arrestees from Lake Havasu City go through the same booking process as other Mohave County arrests. The county sheriff handles all jail records including mugshots. City police arrest documentation stays with the Lake Havasu City Police Department. The county jail processes about 5,000 bookings each year from across the county.

Lake Havasu City Police Department Records

The Lake Havasu City Police Department handles incident reports and arrest documentation. The records office is at 2360 McCulloch Blvd. N., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Phone: (928) 855-1171. The department maintains records for all calls, incidents, and arrests made within city limits.

The Lake Havasu City Police records page shows how to request reports and documents from the department. You can view the current options and fees on the police reports page.

Police reports cost $14.00 each. 911 audio recordings run $44.00. Video footage costs $46.00 per hour of processing time. The department also processes crash reports through a separate system. You can access crash reports at crashdocs.org for Lake Havasu City accidents.

The police department responds to requests during normal business hours. Staff can tell you what records are available and provide cost estimates before processing. For large requests or ongoing cases, contact the records clerk for guidance. Remember that mugshots are county jail records, not city police records.

How to Request Records

Lake Havasu City Police offers an online records portal for submitting requests. The Lake Havasu City Police records portal lets you submit requests electronically. You can also request records in person at the police station or by mail.

When making a request, you need to provide as much detail as possible. Include the date of the incident, case number if known, and names of people involved. The more specific your request, the faster staff can locate your records. Vague requests take longer to process and may cost more in search fees.

Payment is required before records are released. The department accepts most common payment methods. Crime victims are entitled to one free copy of the police report under Arizona law. Bring identification and proof that you were the victim when claiming your free copy.

Mohave County Jail Information

All Lake Havasu City arrests are processed at the Mohave County jail in Kingman. The county sheriff handles mugshots and booking records. Contact the sheriff's office for custody status or to request booking photos.

The Mohave County Detention Center is at 501 S. Highway 66 in Kingman. The sheriff's main office is at 600 W. Beale Street, also in Kingman. For jail information, call (928) 753-0759. The toll-free number is (800) 522-4312. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and provide information about charges and bail.

Victim Notification Services

Crime victims can track offender status through VINELink. This free service sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can register for phone, email, or text notifications. The system covers all Arizona county jails including Mohave County.

Registration is free and confidential. Create an account at vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477. You need the offender's name or ID number to register. The system updates every 15 minutes with new custody information. Victims who register get automatic alerts about releases, transfers, and escapes.

Additional Resources

Lake Havasu City residents can access several record types beyond police reports. The Mohave County Superior Court handles criminal case files and court records. The Arizona Department of Public Safety maintains the statewide criminal history database. The Arizona Department of Corrections tracks state prison inmates.

For federal arrests in the Lake Havasu City area, check the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. Federal cases go through the U.S. District Court for Arizona. Immigration cases are handled separately through federal immigration courts. Each system maintains its own records and has different request procedures.

Nearby Cities

Lake Havasu City is the only city in Mohave County with a population over 50,000. Kingman and Bullhead City are nearby but smaller. For mugshots from those areas, check the Mohave County jail records.