Johnstown Arrest Records

Arrest records in Johnstown, Colorado are managed by Weld County. Johnstown sits at the crossroads of northern Colorado, between Loveland, Windsor, and Greeley. The town has grown fast in recent years, and its law enforcement activity has kept pace. Johnstown arrest bookings go through the Weld County jail in Greeley, where the sheriff logs all booking data. You can search for Johnstown arrest records through the county sheriff's online tools, the CBI statewide database, or the Colorado court system. Each method is explained on this page.

Weld County Handles Johnstown Arrests

The Weld County Sheriff's Office processes all Johnstown arrest bookings. The county jail sits at 2110 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631. When Johnstown police or Weld County deputies make an arrest in Johnstown, the person is taken to this jail. Booking information includes the charges, arrest date, arresting agency, and bond amount.

Weld County maintains an online inmate roster. Search it by name to check if someone is currently held in the jail. The roster shows booking information and charges. This is a free tool that requires no registration. Results only include current inmates. People who have bonded out or been released will not show up. For past Johnstown arrest records, contact the sheriff's records division at (970) 400-2802.

Johnstown also extends into a small part of Larimer County, though the vast majority of the town is in Weld County. If an arrest occurs in the Larimer County portion, the booking may go to the Larimer County jail instead. This is rare, but worth knowing if you cannot find a Johnstown arrest in the Weld County system. Call the Larimer County Sheriff at (970) 416-1985 to check their records.

Johnstown Police Department

The Johnstown Police Department provides law enforcement for the town. The department has expanded as Johnstown's population has grown. Officers handle patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations. After making an arrest, they transport the person to the Weld County jail for processing.

You can request arrest reports from Johnstown PD. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act gives you the right to inspect records of official action. Arrests are official actions under C.R.S. 24-72-302. Contact the Johnstown Police records unit for details on how to submit a request and what fees apply. Written requests are typically required for formal records.

The Johnstown Police work closely with the Weld County Drug Task Force and other regional law enforcement groups. If the arrest you are researching was part of a multi-agency operation, the records might be held by the lead agency rather than Johnstown PD. The department can help direct you to the right place.

CBI Criminal History Search

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs the most comprehensive arrest records search in the state. The CBI Records Check costs $6.00 per name. Enter the exact legal name and date of birth. Results are instant. The search covers arrests from all 64 Colorado counties, including Weld County where Johnstown sits.

The CBI system is fingerprint-based. When someone gets booked at the Weld County jail after a Johnstown arrest, their fingerprints are captured and sent to the CBI. That record stays in the database unless a court orders it sealed. The search is useful because it shows the complete Colorado arrest history for a person, not just what happened in Johnstown.

Mail-based searches cost $13.00. Send a request to the CBI at 690 Kipling Street, Suite 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215. Include a check payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Allow 3 to 5 business days for a response.

Your Rights Under the CCJRA

The CCJRA at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309 gives the public a right to see arrest records in Johnstown. The law creates two categories of records. Records of official action must be released. Other criminal justice records are up to the custodian. Arrests, charges, and dispositions are all official actions.

You do not need a reason to ask for records. Any person can request them. The agency has to provide the records or explain why they are unable to. Juvenile records are an exception under C.R.S. 19-1-301. Those stay confidential unless the juvenile was charged as an adult or the crime involved a DUI for someone over 16.

Record sealing has become more common in Colorado. The CBI automatically seals arrest records with no charges filed within one year, for arrests after January 1, 2022. You can also petition to seal older records or conviction records under different sections of the law. Filing fees for sealing petitions range from $65 to $224.

Court Records for Johnstown Arrests

Johnstown is in the 19th Judicial District. Criminal cases go to the Weld County courthouse in Greeley. Search court records online at the Colorado Courts records search tool. You can look up cases by name or case number.

Court records are more detailed than booking records. They include the charges filed by the district attorney, all hearing dates, plea entries, and the final outcome of the case. If you want to know whether a Johnstown arrest led to a conviction or was dismissed, the court records will tell you. Not all records are in the online system. Sealed cases do not appear. Contact the Weld County clerk of court at (970) 475-2400 for records not available through the public search.

VINE Alerts and Sex Offender Data

Sign up for custody alerts through Colorado VINE to track someone arrested in Johnstown. This free tool notifies you when an inmate at the Weld County jail is released, transferred, or escapes. Register online or call 1-888-263-8463. You can choose phone, email, or text notifications.

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry shows registered sex offenders in the Johnstown area. The CBI updates this database hourly. It posts felony sex offenders and those who failed to register. For a complete list, contact the Johnstown Police or Weld County Sheriff.

Nearby Cities

Johnstown neighbors several northern Colorado communities. Each city's arrest records are managed through its county sheriff.