LCSO Nets 34 Arrests From July 24 through 31, 2023

“Why post mug shots?

‘Mug shots give notice to law enforcement in the region of what a recently captured offender looks like. Regardless of race or gender, it may fit the description of an otherwise unknown suspect in a crime an investigator chronicled or investigated.

Mug shots are valuable tools to inform the public of a probable offender who has been arrested. The mug shot release may stimulate someone’s memory to recall the individual as a perpetrator of another crime or at least serve as a lead to another crime.

Victims are often known to take a path of least resistance and not report a crime for several reasons, including the belief that the individual may never be caught. Seeing the offender in custody may give courage to victims to report past crimes. For chronic offenders, it removes the anonymity that otherwise allows them to repeatedly commit crimes.

Chances are these days that an offender may not remain in custody for long, and will be out free on their own recognizance or “zero bail.” Chronic offenders will often continue to commit crimes while awaiting adjudication. The mug shot may cause a potential new victim to give pause at their familiarity and prevent a new crime.’

Source: Police1

Mugshot photos and arrest information are public record. Once someone has been booked and had their mugshot taken, the arrest information becomes public domain. Since mugshots are public domain, police departments and government entities are allowed to post this info on the internet.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has been transparent and will continue to share information with the community.”