Fremont Arrest and Booking Records

Fremont recent bookings are handled through the Alameda County jail system. When Fremont Police make an arrest, they book the person at Santa Rita Jail in nearby Dublin. Fremont operates a small temporary holding facility but all long-term custody happens at the county jail. You can search for anyone arrested in Fremont by using the Alameda County inmate locator online. The system shows names, booking dates, charges, and custody status. Fremont booking records follow the same process as every other city in Alameda County. The sheriff's office maintains one central database that covers all arrests in Fremont and throughout the county.

Alameda County Handles Fremont Bookings

The City of Fremont does not run a full jail. They operate a small holding facility for very short stays. All arrests by Fremont Police that require booking go to Alameda County facilities. Santa Rita Jail in Dublin processes all Fremont bookings. This jail sits about 15 miles north of Fremont. It can hold over 4,000 inmates. Santa Rita serves as the main detention facility for Fremont and all other Alameda County cities.

When Fremont Police arrest someone, they may hold the person briefly at their temporary facility. Then they transport that person to Santa Rita for official booking. County staff complete the full process. They take personal information, photos, and fingerprints. They log charges and determine bail. The system assigns a PFN. All data enters the county database within hours. Then you can search for the person using the online inmate locator.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office operates Santa Rita Jail. They handle all custody for Fremont and the entire county. Fremont Police focus on patrol and investigations within city limits. The sheriff manages jail operations, classification, court transport, and inmate services. This split of duties lets each agency specialize. Fremont Police make arrests. The county sheriff takes care of booking and custody records.

Note: Fremont's temporary holding facility does not appear in public search databases. Only inmates booked at Santa Rita Jail show up in the online locator.

Search Fremont Arrest Records

Visit the Alameda County Sheriff inmate locator to search Fremont bookings. Type a first name and last name. You can also search by PFN if you have it. Check the box to see only bookings from the last 24 hours if you want the most recent arrests. The system searches Santa Rita Jail records. Results show everyone currently in custody from Fremont.

The search portal requires JavaScript to work. You must solve a CAPTCHA before seeing results. This prevents automated searches. Once you pass the CAPTCHA, results appear quickly. Each record shows the person's name, age, booking date, charges, and bail amount. You get the PFN number which you can use for future searches. The database updates all day as new arrests come in from Fremont and inmates get released.

Some arrested individuals may not appear on the site. California Government Code section 6254(f) provides exemptions. These exemptions protect certain people from public disclosure. If you cannot find someone, it might be because their case falls under an exemption. You can call the jail to ask about specific cases that do not show up in the online search.

For help finding someone in Fremont custody call Santa Rita Jail at (925) 551-6500. Staff can tell you if someone is booked. They give you custody status, charges, and bail information over the phone. The main sheriff's office in Oakland sits at 1401 Lakeside Drive. Call (510) 272-6878 during business hours. Email ACSORecords@acgov.org for records questions about Fremont arrests.

Where Fremont Arrestees Are Held

Santa Rita Jail sits at 5325 Broder Boulevard in Dublin. All Fremont arrestees go there for booking and custody. The jail opened in 1989. It expanded several times since then. The facility operates multiple housing units, a medical clinic, mental health services, and classification programs. Fremont arrestees may be in different parts of the jail based on their charges and security level.

The jail sits a short drive from Fremont. Most people can reach it in about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Visiting hours and rules change so check the sheriff's website before going. Call ahead to confirm someone is still at Santa Rita. Inmates sometimes transfer to state prison or get released before you make the trip. The jail information line can tell you current custody status.

Some Fremont arrestees might move to other facilities later. North County Jail in Oakland closed years ago. All Alameda County detention now happens at Santa Rita. But inmates sentenced to state prison leave Santa Rita after a few weeks. Check the CDCR inmate locator if someone is no longer at Santa Rita and you think they went to state prison. The state database shows inmates in California prisons.

Fremont Police and Other Agencies

The Fremont Police Department employs around 150 sworn officers. They patrol the city and respond to calls. When Fremont Police make an arrest, they book the person at Santa Rita. The booking record lists Fremont Police as the arresting agency. You see this in search results. Fremont Police patrol city limits only. They do not work in unincorporated areas or other cities.

Other agencies also make arrests in Fremont. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction throughout the county. California Highway Patrol patrols I-880 and I-680 which run through Fremont. BART Police patrol train stations in Fremont. Federal agencies like FBI and DEA sometimes make arrests in the city. All these agencies book their arrestees at Santa Rita. So you search one database no matter which agency made the arrest in Fremont.

Fremont Police operate a temporary holding facility at their headquarters. This facility can hold arrestees for a few hours. But it is not a full jail. Anyone staying in custody longer than a few hours goes to Santa Rita. The temporary holding facility does not have its own database. Only Santa Rita bookings appear in the public search portal.

Request Fremont Arrest Reports

Online search gives you basic booking data for free. But detailed reports require a formal request. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office handles booking records and custody documents. For Fremont Police arrest reports and case files, contact Fremont PD records division. They keep investigative reports separate from booking records. You might need documents from both agencies to get the full story of a Fremont arrest.

Fremont Police charge fees for copies of reports. Exact costs vary by document type. Call ahead to ask about current prices. You need the case number or at least the name and date of the arrest. Bring ID when picking up copies. You can request records by mail or in person. Check the Fremont PD website for instructions on submitting records requests.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office uses a public records portal at alamedacountysheriffca.nextrequest.com. Submit requests online through this system. Track the status of your request. The office has 10 days to respond under California law. They can take a 14-day extension for complex requests. Most simple booking record requests get filled within a week or two. All previous requests and documents appear online for public viewing.

Note: Online searches through the inmate locator portal are free and available 24/7 without submitting a formal public records request.

Track Fremont Custody Status

Sign up for VINE alerts to track anyone booked in Fremont. Call 1-877-411-5588 or visit vinelink.vineapps.com/state/CA to register. Search for an inmate by name. Sign up for alerts when their custody status changes. You get notifications when someone is released from Santa Rita Jail.

VINE sends alerts by phone, text, or email. Choose your preferred notification method. The service is free and anonymous. Crime victims use VINE to stay informed. Families use it to know when a relative comes home. The system updates every 15 minutes from jail records. So you get near real-time information about Fremont arrestees held at Santa Rita.

Other Alameda County Cities

Many cities in Alameda County use the same jail system. If you cannot find someone under Fremont arrests, they might have been arrested nearby. Check these other cities in the county: