DeKalb County Recent Arrests
DeKalb County recent arrests are processed through the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail in Pattonsburg, the only regional jail in Missouri. Sheriff Kasey Keesaman runs the department from Maysville. If you need to search for someone who was recently arrested in DeKalb County, there are tools that can help. This page explains the regional jail, state court databases, and other resources for finding recent arrest and booking records in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Quick Facts
DeKalb County Sheriff and Arrests
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is located at 109 W. Main St. in Maysville. Sheriff Kasey Keesaman leads the department. The phone number is (816) 449-5802. The sheriff handles patrol, warrants, civil process, and works with the regional jail on inmate bookings.
DeKalb County does not run its own standalone jail. Instead, it shares the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail with neighboring Daviess County. This is the only regional jail setup in Missouri. The facility is located at 102 N. Meadows Ln in Pattonsburg and is run by Director Bret Thogmartin. When someone is arrested in DeKalb County, they are taken to this regional facility for booking and housing.
DeKalb County Regional Jail Records
The Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail houses inmates from both counties. Call (660) 367-2200 to check on a person who was arrested in DeKalb County. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, and bond details. Booking records include the person's full name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and which county made the arrest.
The screenshot below shows the regional jail information page.
This page provides details about the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail, which handles all bookings for DeKalb County arrests.
Because both counties share the same jail, the inmate population is mixed. If you are looking for someone arrested in Daviess County, they will be at the same facility. The regional model helps smaller counties share the cost of running a detention center.
Court Records for DeKalb County Arrests
DeKalb County is part of the 43rd Judicial Circuit. After an arrest, court records are available on Case.net, which is free and maintained under Section 476.055 RSMo. You can search by name or case number for charges, hearing dates, bond status, and case outcomes.
Documents filed after July 1, 2023 are viewable online. Older records may need a trip to the circuit clerk in Maysville. The system does not require an account for basic searches. Case.net covers every circuit court in the state, so DeKalb County cases show up right alongside all other Missouri cases.
Track DeKalb County Inmates
Missouri VINE covers the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail. Search by name to see if someone is in custody. Register for free alerts by phone, email, or text. VINE runs all day, every day, and the toll-free number is 877-654-8463. A mobile app makes it easy to check from your phone.
VINE is helpful because it tracks inmates even if they are moved between facilities. If someone arrested in DeKalb County gets transferred, VINE will reflect the new location. Anyone can use the service, not just crime victims.
Are DeKalb County Arrests Public
Yes. Under Section 610.100 RSMo, arrest reports are open records in Missouri. They must include the person's name, charge, and details of detention. Records remain open while charges are pending or after a conviction. If no charges are filed within 30 days, the record closes.
To request copies, contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at 109 W. Main St. in Maysville. Standard copies are 10 cents per page under Section 610.026 RSMo. The office has three business days to respond.
Note: If a records request is denied, the agency must explain in writing which law justifies the denial.
Statewide Arrest History Searches
For a complete criminal history check that covers DeKalb County and every other county, use MACHS. The name search costs $15 and pulls up open records. The fingerprint check costs $20 and includes closed records. Both are run by the Highway Patrol. Name search results come back fast. Fingerprint results take 5 to 7 business days.
Nearby County Arrest Records
DeKalb County is in northwest Missouri. These neighboring counties have their own arrest records you can search.
Recent Arrests in Missouri Cities
Major Missouri cities have their own arrest records pages with local search tools and contact information.