Prince William County Mugshots and Arrest Records
Prince William County busted mugshots and arrest records are available through the Police Department, the Circuit Court, and the Adult Detention Center. The county recorded 9,849 arrests in 2024, making it one of the more active jurisdictions in northern Virginia. This page covers where to find Prince William County booking photos and how Virginia law governs their release.
Prince William County Overview
Prince William County Police Department
The Prince William County Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It handles the bulk of arrests and maintains arrest records for incidents within its jurisdiction. The department publishes Adult Arrest Reports on a weekly basis, typically every Friday. These lists cover arrests from the most recent four weeks and are available to the public.
The weekly arrest lists can be sorted by date or alphabetically by last name. They include adult arrests only. Juvenile arrest records are protected under Virginia law and are not released. The lists may be incomplete at times due to paperwork processing delays or ongoing investigations that require a hold on certain records.
In 2024, the FBI Crime Data Explorer recorded 15,541 criminal incidents in Prince William County. Of those, Group A offenses accounted for 4,882 arrests. The top categories included 2,086 simple assault arrests, 1,170 larceny arrests, 930 DUI arrests, and 780 drug-related arrests. These numbers reflect the scope of public arrest records that exist in the county.
The Prince William County Circuit Court portal below is where felony criminal case records are maintained and can be searched online. Visit the Prince William County Circuit Court page
The Circuit Court handles felony cases in Prince William County. Criminal case records including charge information and dispositions are available through the court clerk's office and the Virginia Judiciary online system.
Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center
The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center serves Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The facility is located at 9320 Lee Avenue in Manassas. It houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The ADC maintains booking records including mugshots, fingerprints, and personal information for all adult inmates.
To find out if someone is currently held at the ADC, call the inmate information line at 703-792-5811, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For after-hours inquiries, call 703-792-6420. Inmates held at the Garfield substation can be reached at 703-792-7200. The ADC can only confirm information on inmates currently in custody.
Booking records at the ADC include mugshots taken at intake. These photographs are part of the public record for adult inmates under Virginia Code §2.2-3706. Inmate mail must include the inmate's full name and jail number. Jail numbers can be obtained through the inmate information phone line.
The Adult Detention Center screenshot below shows the public-facing inmate information page for Prince William County. Access the Prince William Adult Detention Center inmate information
The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center maintains booking records and inmate information for adults held in county custody.
General District Court Records
The Prince William County General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and preliminary hearings for felonies. The court maintains charge records and case information for all matters that come before it. Court records from the General District Court are public except for juvenile cases and certain protected records.
Arrest records in Prince William County are generated by both the Police Department and the Virginia State Police. When an arrest is made, the booking process includes recording suspect information, taking mugshots, fingerprinting, conducting a medical screening, and documenting the charges. This information becomes the arrest record. Most of it is public under Virginia FOIA.
Exceptions to public access include juvenile records, sealed records, records from ongoing investigations, and mental health-related records. Public arrest records contain personal information, the arrest date, time, and location, the charges, booking information, and case status. Older criminal history records that fall outside the current arrest log should be requested through the courthouse clerk or the Virginia State Police.
The General District Court page below shows court operations for misdemeanor cases in Prince William County. View the Prince William County General District Court
The General District Court handles misdemeanor charges and maintains records of all criminal proceedings at that level in Prince William County.
Weekly Arrest Reports and Mugshot Access
Prince William County is one of the few Virginia jurisdictions that publishes a regularly updated adult arrest list. The Police Department updates the list weekly, usually on Fridays. It covers arrests from the most recent four-week period. The list can be viewed by date or alphabetically. You can access it through the Police Department's website.
For older records not covered by the weekly list, you have several options. You can submit a FOIA request to the Police Department's records division. You can also check the Virginia Judiciary online system for court case records. The Virginia State Police CCRE is another option for criminal history checks going back further in time.
Arrest records remain permanently in the official files unless expunged. Expungement under Virginia Code §19.2-392.2 is available only for acquittals and dismissed charges, not for convictions. Virginia's new record sealing law, which takes effect July 1, 2026, will allow some convicted individuals to have records sealed from public view. Until then, conviction records are fully public.
The Prince William County Police Department arrest information page is shown below, including the published adult arrest reports. View the Prince William County Police Department arrest reports
The Prince William County Police Department publishes Adult Arrest Reports weekly. These lists cover arrests from the most recent four weeks and are available on the department website.
Statewide Resources for Prince William Records
Beyond local sources, Virginia offers several statewide tools for finding arrest records. The Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System covers circuit court cases statewide including felony cases from Prince William County. You can search by name or case number and see charges, hearing dates, and case dispositions.
The Virginia State Police CCRE is the official statewide criminal history repository. It stores records submitted by local agencies including the Prince William County Police Department. Name-based criminal history searches cost $15 and take about 15 days to process. You can submit form SP-167 by mail or in person.
The VINE system provides free custody status lookups for Virginia jails. You can search by name or offender ID and sign up for notifications when someone's custody status changes. The Virginia Arrests database aggregates recent arrest records from participating jurisdictions and can be a quick starting point for recent Prince William County arrests.
For state prison records, the Virginia DOC Offender Locator shows people currently housed in state facilities. The Virginia Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders in Prince William County with photographs and address information.
Note: Information on court proceedings after arrest can be obtained from the Virginia Justice System online portal or by contacting the courthouse clerk directly.Nearby Counties
These counties border Prince William County in northern Virginia. Each has its own arrest records and mugshot process.