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Cambria County, Pennsylvania Arrest Records

Cambria County arrest records are official documents depicting details of a person's arrest, including detentions, personal identifiers, formal charges, and in some cases any disposition arising from these charges.

These records help in tracking arrest incidents and how they are handled across the various municipalities within the county. In Cambria County, law enforcement are required by law to collect and maintain records on every arrest they make.

Depending on the jurisdiction, local municipal police departments (such as the Johnstown Police Department, the Richland Township Police Department) and the Pennsylvania State Police handle primary day-to-day law enforcement and arrests.

The state's transparency policy, bolstered by the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, governs access to these records, regulating the terms for release and withholding under exempted circumstances. Other laws such as the Criminal History Record Information Act may also govern specific criminal history and law enforcement data.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Cambria, Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law outlines all arrest records in the state of Pennsylvania, including those in Cambria County, as public records. According to the Right-to-Know Law, anyone who legally resides within the United States can approach a record custodian and request to see or copy specific records of arrest that occurred within the jurisdiction in which they are authorized to serve.

Notwithstanding the public nature of these records, state law may exempt certain portions or entire records if they contain sensitive details or have been subjected to a mandatory non-disclosure by the order of a court.

By state law, requesters are not required to disclose the purpose in requesting access to records. However, agencies are not prohibited from putting the question to a requester, as corresponding answers could help an agency better respond to a request.

What Do Public Cambria County Arrest Records Contain?

The content of a Cambria County arrest record typically includes the following details:

  • The full name of the arrested individual and details that describe their features
  • The charges brought against the arrested individual
  • The date and place of arrest
  • One or more dispositions relating to the charge

As a way to protect sensitive details or the personal information of others, state law may require certain records to be exempt from public access. These include:

  • Identity of confidential informant
  • The arrested individual's personal medical information
  • A minor's name, home address, and date of birth
  • DNA and RNA records
  • Social security number
  • Records sealed or expunged by the court

Records subject to non-disclosure under the Act can only be accessed by the record subject, authorized law enforcement officers, as well as individuals who have obtained an order from the court authorizing disclosure.

Cambria County, Pennsylvania Arrest Search

At the state level, arrest and statewide law enforcement are primarily handled by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Individuals seeking specific arrest reports or incident reports prepared by the PSP, can submit a request under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL). They can start by downloading the PSP form or Office of Open Records form from the official website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. They will need to complete the form and send the request to PSP. Forms can be submitted by mail, email, fax, or delivered in person.

By mail:

PSP Bureau of Records & Identification

ATTN: Agency Open Records Officer, Mr. William Rozier

1800 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA 17110

By email or fax: 717-525-5795

In person to:

PSP Department Headquarters

Agency Open Records Officer, Mr. William Rozier

1800 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg PA 17110

Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

If the person arrested was convicted and sentenced to a Pennsylvania state correctional institution, the custody information of that person will likely appear in the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate/Parolee Locator. As the official statewide tool for state prisoners and parolees, the Inmate Locator allows members of the public to search for arrestees in custody by their jail number or at least their last name.

There is no single publicly searchable federal database containing all federal arrests, but if an arrest resulted in charges being filed, the corresponding case file and details relevant to the arrest may be obtained through federal court records on Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) System. The platform allows registered users to search through federal court records if they can submit details that identify the specific record. Such details include the party's name or case number. They will be able to access docket information and case documents, including information concerning charges, court proceedings, and final dispositions. The platform generally charges fees for access to records.

Cambria County Inmate Locator

Incidents occurring within incorporated municipalities are generally handled by local law enforcement agencies, such as the Johnstown Police Department and the Richland Township Police Department. These agencies often maintain a website where individuals can access records of persons who were recently arrested within their jurisdiction. By navigating to the arrest section of the website, searchers will be able to see details like the individual's:

  • Mugshot
  • Full name
  • Personal identifiers like age, race, gender
  • Charges; and
  • A short narrative of events leading to probable cause
  • Arraignment date
  • Arrest date

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Cambria County

Some local police departments provide access-resources that individuals can use to conduct searches for records of arrests occurring in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Local police departments such as the Johnstown Police Department and the Richland Township Police Department maintain public-access websites where they publish news feeds pertaining to the most recent arrests occurring within their jurisdiction.

All the content on the platform is free to read. IDs are not required and searchers typically do not need to have some data to assist with the search. Cambria arrest record searchers can visit the relevant police department website and review the online arrest log to determine if their loved one's arrest appears among the records of individuals who have been arrested and taken into custody within Cambria County.

Because records published on this platform only exist to inform the public of an arrest, they may not show charges and the resulting disposition. Therefore, individuals whose profiles are published are to be presumed innocent until found guilty by a court of law.

Cambria County Arrest Report

Although often used interchangeably, an arrest record and an arrest report are distinct records. An arrest report is a document prepared by law enforcement in the aftermath of an arrest to depict the circumstances, facts, and details relevant to an arrest. They serve as the official report of the arresting officer's observation at the crime scene and are typically used by law enforcement as the basis for the prosecution of an offense.

As a means of informing the public about recent arrests, some arresting agencies in Cambria County publish arrest reports or arrest logs on their official website. However, the information made available is subject to the redaction or withholding of details that are confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under Pennsylvania due to their sensitive nature.

By contrast, arrest records are summary entries in custodial or judicial case repositories that depict the fact that a person was arrested, including identifying information, booking details, the arresting agency, the alleged offense, and the date and location of the arrest. Depending on the repository in which it is maintained, the record may also be linked to subsequent court proceedings and the ultimate disposition of the case.

are used to keep track of the set of events leading to probable cause, including personal identifiers, the time, place, and the charges filed.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Cambria County

Having an arrest record can sometimes hamper life-changing opportunities, including employment, housing, education, and professional licensure. For this reason, Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act, specifically 18 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9122(b)(3), allows individuals with arrest or certain criminal convictions to expunge these records from their criminal background history if they have fulfilled certain conditions prescribed by law. By state law, a criminal record may be cleared if:

  • The arrest did not result in a conviction
  • The criminal charge was resolved through an ARD (Accelerative Rehabilitative Program), provided the charge was unrelated to a sex crime against a minor
  • The defendant was acquitted of all charges
  • The individual was initially arrested for a summary offense, but has remained arrest free for 5 years following the conviction
  • The offense was a minor misdemeanor
  • The arrested individual is 70 years or older and has remained arrest-free for 10 years

Once an individual verifies that their arrest or conviction falls under one of these categories, they can file a criminal expungement petition with the Court of Common Pleas in the county where the original arrest or charges took place.

They will need to download and print form SP 4-170, then mail the completed form along with a certified $20 check or money order (payable to Common Wealth of Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository) to:

Pennsylvania State Police

Central Repository - RCPU

1800 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

  • Applications are to be accompanied by a government-issued ID, and where applicable, include a legal affidavit or letter of representation
  • The Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository will send the complete arrest record to the requester by mail
  • The requester may proceed by filing a petition for expungement in the court that initially heard the matter, along with the arrest record.
  • They must pay the filing fee and serve copies of the petition on the District Attorney
  • Objections may cause the court to hold a hearing
  • Records are expunged after the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) receives the court order for expungement from the Clerk of Courts, signed by a Commonwealth Court judge.

How Do You Remove Cambria County Arrest Records From the Internet?

When a petition for expungement is filed, petitioners are typically required to serve a copy on the District Attorney's Office as a way of informing the government of their intention to file for expungement. If the District Attorney does not object and the court grants the petition, the agencies responsible for maintaining the records must take steps required by law to expunge the records from their files and applicable databases.

Because third party sites are not involved in the expungement process and typically have no way of being informed of the expungement order, petitioners will need to contact the relevant website and inform them of the expungement order. Most websites have standard procedure for receiving and following through with records removal complaints.

For many, they have an "opt-out option" on their index page through which individuals can submit the removal request along with a copy of the expungement order to the website. The request processing time takes 48 hours for the record to be removed completely. The requester will receive a confirmation email notifying them of the removal.