Ontario Recent Bookings

Ontario recent bookings appear in San Bernardino County jail records when local police make arrests. The Ontario Police Department does not operate its own jail facility, so arrestees get booked into county detention centers run by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. You can search for anyone arrested in Ontario through the county's free online inmate database. This system shows current inmates along with their booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and which facility holds them. Most Ontario arrestees go to West Valley Detention Center in nearby Rancho Cucamonga. The database updates throughout the day as new bookings occur and inmates get released, giving you current information about custody status.

How Ontario Bookings Work

All arrests in Ontario go to San Bernardino County jails. The city does not have its own detention facility. When Ontario Police arrest someone, they transport that person to West Valley Detention Center or another county jail. The sheriff's department runs all these facilities and maintains custody records for the entire county including Ontario arrestees.

During booking, staff process each arrestee by taking personal information, photos, and fingerprints. They enter charges into the computer system and set bail amounts. The system assigns a booking number that stays with the case. All this data goes into the county database which the public can search online. This usually happens within a few hours of arrest, so records appear quickly in the search portal.

West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga handles most Ontario bookings. This facility sits just east of Ontario. Some arrestees may go to Central Detention Center in San Bernardino or other county jails depending on bed space and classification needs. The county sometimes transfers inmates between facilities. The online search shows the current location for each person regardless of where they were initially booked.

Search Ontario Arrests

The county provides a free search tool at jimsnetil.shr.sbcounty.gov/bookingsearch.aspx. Enter a first and last name to search. The database checks all county jails at once. Results show everyone currently in custody with that name. You see their booking dates, charges filed, bail amounts, and which facility holds them.

You can also search by booking number if you have that information. Enter the 10-digit number and select search by booking. This gives you direct access to that specific record. The portal updates as bookings and releases happen. Most Ontario arrests show up within a couple hours of being processed. When someone gets released, the record updates to show the date and time they left custody.

No account or login is needed to use the search portal. It works on phones, tablets, and computers. Searches are free and anonymous. Some records may not appear under exemptions allowed by Government Code section 6254(f). But the vast majority of Ontario bookings show up in the public database 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 details about charges, bail, and court dates. If the person is housed at a different county jail, staff can give you the phone number for that facility.

Arrests by Ontario Police

Ontario Police Department serves a city of over 180,000 people. Officers patrol 50 square miles and respond to thousands of calls each year. When they make an arrest, that booking record identifies Ontario Police as the arresting agency. This helps you know which department to contact if you need additional information about the case or want to request arrest reports.

Ontario PD operates patrol divisions, investigations units, and specialized teams. Detectives handle major crimes like homicides, robberies, and assaults. Traffic officers work accidents and enforce vehicle laws. The gang unit focuses on gang-related activity. All arrests from these different units go through the same county booking process regardless of which part of the department made the arrest.

Other agencies also make arrests in Ontario. San Bernardino County Sheriff deputies patrol unincorporated pockets near the city. California Highway Patrol works on Interstate 10 and Interstate 15 which run through the area. Ontario Airport Police have jurisdiction at Ontario International Airport. All these agencies book their arrestees into the county jail system. You search one database to find anyone arrested in Ontario no matter which agency made the arrest.

What Booking Records Include

Online searches show key custody information at no cost. You see the person's full name, age, and physical traits. Booking dates tell you when they were arrested. The system lists all charges filed at booking. 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 for tracking the case. Write it down when you find someone in the database. The arresting agency name tells you whether Ontario Police, County Sheriff, or another entity made the arrest. This guides you to the right place for follow-up questions. Some records show court dates if those have been scheduled. Others list holds from other agencies or 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. It also helps crime victims track when offenders are released. The database shows current status so you always have the most recent information about each person's custody situation.

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 may take a 14-day extension if needed. Copying fees may apply depending on what you request.

Get Custody Alerts

VINE provides free notifications for San Bernardino County jails. Go to 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 choose whether to receive phone calls, text messages, 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 to use. You do not have to explain why you want notifications. Crime victims use it to know when offenders are released. Families use it to track when their loved ones will come home from Ontario area jails.

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

Nearby County Cities

Ontario is part of the western San Bernardino County region. Several other large cities nearby use the same county jail system. If someone was arrested in a neighboring city, their booking record appears in the same database: