Centennial Busted Mugshots
Centennial busted mugshots and arrest records are handled by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. Centennial sits in the heart of Arapahoe County with about 108,000 residents, making it one of the larger cities in the Denver metro area. The Arapahoe County Detention Facility in Centennial processes all bookings for the city. You can search for mugshots and booking data through the county's online tools. This page covers how to look up Centennial arrest records, where to find booking photos, and what resources are open to the public for searching mugshot data in the area.
Centennial Quick Facts
Centennial Mugshots and Arapahoe County
Centennial does not have its own jail or booking facility. All arrests made in the city go through the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. The detention facility is at 7375 S. Potomac Street, which is actually inside Centennial's city limits. That means when someone gets arrested in Centennial, they are booked right in town at the Arapahoe County jail. The sheriff processes around 17,000 inmates each year at this location. Every booking creates a record that includes a mugshot, charges, and personal details.
Centennial has its own police force for patrol and calls. But the jail and booking process belong to Arapahoe County. When Centennial police make an arrest, they bring the person to the county detention facility for processing. The mugshot taken at that point becomes part of the Arapahoe County records system. So when you search for Centennial busted mugshots, you are really searching the Arapahoe County database. There is no separate Centennial booking system. All roads lead to the county sheriff for arrest records and booking photos in this city.
The Arapahoe County Detention Facility has been running since 1987. It holds up to 1,400 inmates at a time. It has accreditation from the American Correctional Association and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. For Centennial residents, this is where all arrest processing takes place.
Search Centennial Booking Records
The main way to find Centennial busted mugshots is through the Arapahoe County Sheriff's inmate search. You can look up people who are currently held at the detention facility. The tool shows booking data, charges, and bond amounts. Type in a name and the system pulls up matching records. If nothing shows, the person may have been released already or booked under a different name. The search only covers current inmates at the Arapahoe County jail.
You can submit a formal records request through the Arapahoe County records request portal to get arrest records, booking photos, and other law enforcement documents for Centennial arrests.
This portal handles all public records requests for the Arapahoe County Sheriff, including arrests made in Centennial.
For older Centennial mugshots that are not in the live system, a records request is the way to go. Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, records of official action must be open to the public. That covers arrests, charges, and case outcomes. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Include the full name and the date of arrest if you have it. The county has three business days to respond. The first hour of research time is free for criminal justice records. After that, they can charge up to $41.37 per hour for staff time. Copies cost $0.25 per page.
Centennial Police and Arrests
The Centennial Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Officers respond to calls, make arrests, and file reports. But once an arrest is made, the booking happens at the Arapahoe County jail. The Centennial police do not keep mugshots at their own offices. All booking photos go into the county system. If you want a mugshot from a Centennial arrest, you go through Arapahoe County, not the city police.
That said, the Centennial Police Department does keep incident reports and arrest reports. You can request copies of those reports directly from the department. These reports have details about what led to the arrest, which can add context to the booking record. The arrest report from Centennial PD and the booking record from Arapahoe County together give you the full picture of any arrest that happened in the city. The department is at 7489 S. Alton Court, Centennial, CO 80112.
Note: Centennial Police handle the arrest, but the mugshot and booking record are held by the Arapahoe County Sheriff.
Centennial Arrest Record Access
Colorado has two laws that control how you get Centennial busted mugshots and arrest records. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) covers records held by law enforcement. Under C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309, records of official action are open. Arrests, charges, and dispositions all fall under that rule. The Arapahoe County Sheriff must give you access when you ask. They can charge fees for copies and staff time past the first free hour of research.
The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) is the broader law that applies to all government records. If the CCJRA does not cover what you need, CORA may still give you a path. The CBI page on CCJRA and CORA explains how both laws work and what records you can get. Some records can be held back if they involve active cases or if a court has sealed them. Standard Centennial booking records and mugshots from closed cases are generally available to anyone.
For a statewide criminal history check, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs a name-based search for $6.85. You can do this through the CBI records check portal. This pulls from a statewide database that covers all counties, not just Arapahoe County. It is a good option if you want to see records beyond Centennial or if you are not sure which county handled a particular arrest in Colorado.
Track Centennial Inmates
VINE is a free tool that tracks inmate custody status. It stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. If someone was arrested in Centennial and booked at the Arapahoe County jail, you can sign up for alerts through VINELink. The system will notify you by phone, email, or text when that person's status changes. That includes releases, transfers, and court dates. Anyone can use it. You do not have to be a crime victim to sign up.
VINE does not show mugshots or booking photos. It only tracks where an inmate is and when their status changes. For Centennial busted mugshots, use the county inmate search or file a records request instead. VINE is best for people who want to know the moment someone leaves Arapahoe County custody without checking the website every day. It runs 24 hours a day and is completely free for all users.
Sealing Centennial Mugshots
If you have a Centennial arrest on your record, Colorado law may let you seal it. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you can petition the court to seal your criminal record. The filing fee is $224. It can be waived if you have low income. Once sealed, a Centennial mugshot will not show in public searches. Law enforcement still has access, but the general public cannot see it through normal search tools.
Some records get sealed without a petition. If charges were never filed after an arrest in Centennial, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation may seal those records on its own. This applies to arrests made after January 1, 2022. The waiting period is one year from the arrest date. Drug convictions may also qualify under C.R.S. 24-72-710. The rules depend on the type of charge and how long ago the case ended. Talk to a lawyer if you think your Centennial arrest record should be sealed. The Colorado Judicial Branch records guide has more details on how the process works.
Note: Sealing a record blocks public access but does not erase it from all systems.
Centennial Mugshot Resources
Beyond the Arapahoe County tools, there are other places to search for Centennial busted mugshots and arrest data. The Arapahoe County Sheriff inmate page is the best starting point for current inmates. The records request portal covers older files. The Colorado Department of Corrections has an offender search for people sent to state prison after a Centennial arrest. The Colorado State Patrol also keeps records for incidents on state roads in the area.
For the most complete picture, combine the county inmate search with a CBI background check. The local search gives you current Centennial booking data. The CBI check pulls from every county in the state. Together they cover both recent and older records. The Colorado Judicial Branch website also has court records that tie back to Centennial arrests once cases move through the court system.
Arapahoe County Busted Mugshots
Centennial is in Arapahoe County, and all bookings go through the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. The county handles mugshot records for over a dozen cities and towns, with Centennial being one of the largest. For the full county page with all tools, fees, and contact details, visit the Arapahoe County busted mugshots page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Centennial and may share overlapping law enforcement resources. If you are not sure where an arrest was booked, check the county listed on the arrest record.