Weston County Detention Facility Recent Bookings And Arrests
Weston County Arrest and Booking Information
Located at:
25 North Sumner Ave
Newcastle, WY 82701
this detention center is run by the county sheriff and books adult felony and misdemeanor arrests from across Weston County.
Deputies book their own arrests at the Weston County Detention Facility, and police departments from the towns in the county bring in theirs as well. Detention officers take each person’s photograph and fingerprints, inventory personal property, run warrant checks and perform a medical screening before anyone is housed.
Troopers with the Wyoming Highway Patrol also book people at this facility. The jail may hold federal prisoners for the U.S. Marshals, and some Wyoming jails rent beds to ICE for immigration detainees.
Wyoming and Immigration Enforcement
A 2025 state law (House Bill 133) bans any Wyoming city, town or county from declaring itself a sanctuary for immigrants and adds civil penalties for local agencies that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Sheriffs generally honor ICE detainers, and several, including the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, have signed 287(g) agreements, as has the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Records shown on the public roster are pulled from the sheriff’s official booking list (opens in a new tab) or an official statewide jail list. Where policy permits, an entry may include a mugshot along with each charge and the agency that made the arrest. Questions about a record can be directed to the Weston County Detention Facility at 307-746-4441.
The time from arrival at the Weston County Detention Facility to placement in a housing unit, or release, is often two hours to a full day, depending on the number of people being booked ahead of them.
Initial Appearance and Bond in Weston County
Wyoming court rules require that an arrested person be brought before a judge without unnecessary delay for an initial appearance, where the judge sets bond and conditions of release. Bond can be a personal recognizance bond, a cash bond or a surety bond, and commercial bail bond companies operate in parts of the state. See our Bail page for how to get someone released.
Weston County Detention Facility Booking FAQ
- How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Weston County Detention Facility?
- What happens during booking in Weston County?
- What is the booking process like at the Weston County Detention Facility?
- What kind of questions are asked during booking?
- What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?
- What happens after booking?
- How long does the Weston County Detention Facility booking process take?
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Weston County Detention Facility?
The fastest way to find out whether someone has been booked is to call the Weston County Detention Facility at 307-746-4441.
A detention officer or dispatcher can usually check by name. You may be asked for the person’s date of birth so staff can confirm they have the right record.
Arrests made late at night or in outlying parts of the county may not show up in the system for several hours.
Prefer to look it up yourself? Check the Weston County Detention Facility Booking Roster online.
What happens during booking in Weston County?
Following the arrest and Miranda warnings, officers transport the person to the Weston County Detention Facility in Weston County, sometimes after a long drive from a rural part of the county.
Booking unfolds over several steps. Attorneys typically recommend that people decline to discuss the alleged offense, because anything said to officers or other inmates may be recorded and used later in court.
What is the booking process like at the Weston County Detention Facility?
Officers take a mugshot and fingerprints and ask about the person’s health and background. DNA may also be collected in serious felony cases. Warrant checks are run through Weston County, statewide Wyoming records and national databases.
In a DUI case, refusing a chemical test can lead to a license suspension, and officers generally need a warrant to draw blood from someone who refuses.
A strip search, which may involve squatting and coughing, is common before a person is placed in general housing, and many jails also use a metal detector or body scanner.
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
Staff ask about medications, medical and mental health conditions, allergies, drug or alcohol use, suicidal thoughts, tattoos and gang affiliation. The answers help determine housing and whether the person needs medical attention.
What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?
The person’s property is collected, itemized and stored until release. With their permission, a family member or friend may be allowed to pick up certain items.
Property includes clothing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, keys, jewelry, piercings and watches. Glasses can be held if staff see a security risk, and laces are removed from any shoes the person keeps.
What happens after booking?
When booking wraps up, the person is usually allowed a phone call to let someone know about the arrest or to begin arranging bond.
If they will be held until their initial appearance, the Weston County Detention Facility issues a jail uniform, footwear, bedding, a towel and hygiene items.
Many jails require a shower, and sometimes a lice or scabies treatment, before the person changes and goes to housing.
How long does the Weston County Detention Facility booking process take?
Booking can take an hour or stretch beyond a day, depending on how many people are waiting, staffing levels and the person’s cooperation.
A person who arrives severely intoxicated or combative may be held in a separate cell for several hours until booking can continue safely.