Belmont County Busted Mugshots
Belmont County busted mugshots are posted online through the sheriff's JDS jail roster. The roster shows full inmate profiles with booking photos, charges, bond amounts, court dates, and arresting agency info. Sheriff David M. Lucas runs the facility at 68137 Hammond Road in St. Clairsville, about 15 miles west of Wheeling, West Virginia. The jail has 144 beds and a full staff of corrections officers, transport deputies, and medical personnel. You can search the roster for free at any time. For copies of arrest reports or older mugshots, you file a public records request with the sheriff's office.
Belmont County Quick Facts
Belmont County Jail Roster
The Belmont County jail roster runs on the JDS platform. You can view the full current inmate list, search by Jail ID, and filter by male or female. Each profile is detailed. You get the jail ID number, mugshot, full name, complete charge list, court jurisdiction (Northern, Eastern, Western, or Common Pleas), current disposition (sentenced, bond, court continued, etc.), total bail amount, SID number, booking date, attorney name if listed, next court date, arresting agency, and release date when available.
The amount of detail on this roster stands out compared to many Ohio counties. You can see exactly what charges someone faces and how the court is handling the case. Belmont County busted mugshots show up right in the inmate profile. The roster is free to access and does not need a login or account.
Jail Administrator Stan Galownia oversees daily operations. You can reach him at sgalownia@belmontsheriff.com. Chief Deputy James G. Zusack is available at jzusack@belmontsheriff.com.
Belmont County Sheriff's Office
The Belmont County Sheriff's Office is at 68137 Hammond Road in St. Clairsville, OH 43950. Take Exit 213 off Interstate 70. The main office number is 740-695-7933. The jail line is 740-695-5124. Fax is 740-695-9662. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Sheriff David M. Lucas heads the operation.
The jail has 144 beds total, split into 120 male beds and 24 female beds. It runs minimum to maximum security. The staff includes the jail administrator, a lieutenant, 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, 16 full-time corrections officers, a transport sergeant, 4 transport deputies, and an inmate support officer. Medical coverage includes 7 nurses and a doctor on call 24 hours a day. The transport unit handles daily court runs, medical appointments, and transfers to other facilities.
Visitation happens on Thursdays and Sundays. You get one thirty-minute visit per week. Appointments need to be made by phone up to 3 days ahead of time. Remote video visits through IC Solutions allow up to 2 sessions per day with an account on their platform.
Note: Belmont County also posts a Most Wanted list on the sheriff's website with fugitive names, mugshots, and charges.
Belmont County Public Records
Booking photos and arrest records in Belmont County are public under ORC Section 149.43. You can request accident reports, offense reports, arrest reports, and incident reports. Requests go through the sheriff's office in person, by email, or by mail. Standard Ohio copy fees apply. The Belmont County Recorder, Jason A. Garczyk, handles property-related records at 101 Main Street in the courthouse. Phone is 740-699-2140. Email is jgarczyk@belmontcountyohio.gov.
The Ohio Attorney General's office has resources if your records request runs into trouble. Their Public Records Unit can step in, and the Sunshine Laws Manual explains the rules in detail. If a public office in Ohio refuses a valid records request, you can take them to court for damages.
Sealing Belmont County Arrest Records
Under ORC 2953.32, some criminal records in Ohio can be sealed. Belmont County cases go through the local Court of Common Pleas. The prosecutor is notified and can object. A hearing may be held. Sealed records drop out of public searches but remain visible to law enforcement. Violent offenses and sex crimes typically cannot be sealed. Recent Ohio law changes have expanded who qualifies. After sealing, BCI updates the statewide database.
State Mugshot Resources
The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates but not Belmont County jail detainees. The VINELink system tracks inmates across Ohio and provides free alerts. The Federal BOP locator handles federal inmates. The Supreme Court of Ohio court directory helps you find case records from any county court.
Nearby Counties
Belmont County is on Ohio's eastern border near West Virginia. These neighboring Ohio counties each have their own arrest record systems.