McCracken County Recent Arrests is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official record.
Choose the Correct Office
The county arrest hub explains how each source differs. For immediate local custody, call McCracken County Jail at the current official directory number, 270-444-4730. The county PVA directory also lists 270-444-4723, so confirm which line handles the request.
- For a booking record or photo, contact the McCracken County Sheriff's records custodian.
- For a Paducah incident report, contact Paducah Police records rather than the jail.
- For a new booking window, use 24 Hour Arrests or the wider Arrest Log.
- For custody and release alerts, use the VINELink Check.
- For a court disposition or bond order, contact the McCracken Circuit or District Clerk.
- For state custody, use Kentucky DOC's KOOL search; federal prison and immigration custody use BOP and ICE tools.
Sheriff Records Contact
McCracken County Sheriff's Office
300 Clarence Gaines Street
Paducah, KY 42003
Phone: 270-444-4719
Fax: 270-444-4743
Email: sheriffrecordsrequest@mccrackencountyky.gov
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
Written requests may be delivered by hand, mail, or email. Describe the adult booking record and photograph separately, and provide the name, date, agency, and booking number when known.
Police and Court Contacts
Paducah Police Department is at 1400 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001. Non-emergency dispatch is 270-444-8550. Its records office publishes 270-444-8554, while records material also lists 270-444-8663; verify the right line for the requested file. McCracken Circuit Clerk is 270-575-7280, District Clerk is 270-575-7270, and Criminal District is 270-575-7272.
Kevil spans Ballard and McCracken counties. The city number is 270-462-3104. Identify the arrest location and agency before choosing either county's sheriff, jail, or court.