Fontana Arrest Records

Fontana recent bookings appear in the San Bernardino County jail system when local police make arrests. The Fontana Police Department does not operate its own jail facility, so all arrestees go to county detention centers for booking and custody. You can search for booking information online through the county sheriff's public database. This system shows current inmates from Fontana and other cities across the county. Search results include names, booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and which facility holds each person. The database updates regularly as new arrests occur and inmates get released.

San Bernardino County Booking Process

All Fontana arrests go to San Bernardino County jails. The city relies on county facilities for all detention needs. When Fontana Police arrest someone, they transport that person to West Valley Detention Center in nearby Rancho Cucamonga. This facility handles most bookings from the western portion of San Bernardino County where Fontana is located.

Booking staff process each arrestee by collecting personal data, taking photos and fingerprints, and recording all charges. They set bail amounts based on the charges and the person's criminal history. The system assigns a booking number that stays with the case throughout the legal process. All this information goes into the county database which you can search online from anywhere.

Some Fontana arrestees may go to other county facilities depending on bed space and classification needs. Central Detention Center in San Bernardino serves the region. Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center sits north of Fontana near Devore. The county shifts inmates between facilities as needed. The online search portal shows you which jail currently holds each person regardless of where they were initially booked.

Look Up Fontana Bookings

The county provides a free search tool at jimsnetil.shr.sbcounty.gov/bookingsearch.aspx. Enter a first and last name. The system searches all county jails including those holding Fontana arrestees. Results appear within seconds showing everyone currently in custody with that name. You see their booking information, charges, and where they are being held.

Searches work by name or booking number. If you know the 10-digit booking number, enter it for direct access to that record. The database updates as bookings happen and releases occur. Most Fontana arrests appear in the system within a couple hours of being booked. When someone gets out of jail, the record updates to show their release date and time.

No login or registration is needed. The search is free and works on phones, tablets, and computers. Some records may not appear under Government Code section 6254(f) which allows exemptions in certain cases. But the vast majority of Fontana bookings show up in the public portal for anyone to search.

Call West Valley Detention Center at (909) 350-2476 for help finding an inmate. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody at that facility. They provide basic information about charges, bail, and court dates. If the person is housed elsewhere in the county system, they can give you the right phone number to call.

Arrests by Fontana Police

Fontana Police Department serves a city of over 210,000 residents. Officers patrol 43 square miles and respond to thousands of calls each year. When they make an arrest, the booking record identifies Fontana Police as the arresting agency. This tells you which department to contact if you need additional information about the case or want to request arrest reports.

FPD operates patrol divisions, detective bureaus, and special units. The gang enforcement team handles gang-related crimes. Traffic officers work accidents and enforce traffic laws. All arrests from these different units go through the same county booking process at West Valley Detention Center or other county jails serving the region.

Other agencies make arrests in Fontana as well. San Bernardino County Sheriff deputies patrol unincorporated pockets near the city. California Highway Patrol works on Interstate 10 which runs through Fontana. All these agencies book arrestees into the county system. You search one database to find anyone arrested in Fontana regardless of which agency made the arrest.

What Booking Records Include

Online searches show key custody details at no cost. You see the full name, age, and physical traits of each inmate. Booking dates tell you when they were arrested. The system lists all charges filed by the arresting agency. Bail amounts appear if bail has been set. You can see which detention facility currently holds the person and whether they have a scheduled release date.

The booking number is important if you need to track the case. Write it down when you find someone in the database. The arresting agency name tells you whether Fontana Police, County Sheriff, or another entity made the arrest. This guides you to the right place for follow-up questions or records requests.

Court dates may appear if those have been scheduled. Some records show holds from other jurisdictions. When an inmate gets released, the system updates to show the exact date and time they left custody. This information helps families know when someone will come home and helps victims track offender release dates.

For detailed arrest reports or official copies of booking records, submit a public records request. San Bernardino County Sheriff handles these through their portal at sanbernardinocounty.nextrequest.com. The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request these documents. Agencies must respond within 10 days and can take a 14-day extension if needed. Copying fees may apply depending on the records you request.

Custody Status Alerts

VINE provides free notifications for San Bernardino County jails. Visit vinelink.vineapps.com/state/CA or call 1-877-411-5588. Search for an inmate and register to get alerts about their custody status. VINE notifies you when someone gets released from jail. You pick whether to receive phone calls, texts, or emails.

The system checks the jail database every 15 minutes. This means you get near real-time updates about custody changes. VINE is anonymous and free. Crime victims use it to know when offenders are released. Families track when their loved ones will come home from Fontana area jails. The service covers all county facilities including those that hold Fontana arrestees.

Note: When searching for San Bernardino County inmates in VINE, use Site ID 5006.

Nearby County Cities

Fontana sits in the western part of San Bernardino County near several other large cities. All use the same county jail system. If someone was arrested in a neighboring city, their booking record appears in the same database: