WTYE Mugshots: Verify Crawford County Arrests, Bookings and Jail Records
WTYE/WTAY publishes local mugshot and jail-roster reports connected with Crawford County, Illinois. For current custody, inmate information or an official county jail record, move from the WTYE report to the Crawford County Sheriff’s current jail roster.
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A WTYE mugshot post, arrest report or jail entry reflects an allegation or custody event. It does not prove guilt and it does not replace the court record for filed charges, pretrial release decisions, disposition or sentencing.
What Does “WTYE Mugshots” Refer To?
WTYE/WTAY is a local media outlet serving the Robinson, Illinois area. Its Mugshots archive publishes monthly lists of people identified in local booking or arrest reporting. The archive reviewed for this article includes 2026 monthly mugshot posts.
WTYE also publishes shorter jail-roster updates based on Crawford County Jail records. Those news posts can help identify a reported name, date or alleged charge, but they are not the official custody or court record.
WTYE / WTAY Mugshots Archive
Use WTYE when you specifically want to see what the local media outlet published in its monthly mugshot posts.
Crawford County Sheriff
Use the Sheriff’s Office when the question is current jail custody, corrections information, Sheriff records or the county jail roster.
Which Record Answers Your WTYE Mugshot Question?
A mugshot post, jail roster, Sheriff report, court file and Illinois prison record are related but they answer different questions.
Who appeared in a WTYE mugshot report?
Use the WTYE Mugshots archive to see the outlet’s monthly posts and the names or allegations it published.
WTYE archive →Is the person in Crawford County Jail now?
Use the interactive jail roster linked from the Crawford County Sheriff’s official government page.
Official jail roster →Need an arrest or Sheriff record?
Use the Sheriff’s Office and its Freedom of Information Act process when the record you need is maintained by the Sheriff.
See FOIA options →What happened after the booking?
Use Crawford County court records to verify filed charges, hearings and disposition rather than relying on the arrest description alone.
Court record route →Was the person transferred to state prison?
Use the Illinois Department of Corrections Individual in Custody Search if county-jail custody has ended and state corrections custody is possible.
Illinois DOC route →Need a record no longer on the live roster?
A current jail roster is not a permanent arrest archive. Use Sheriff records and the Circuit Clerk for an older event.
Older-record workflow →How to Search the Crawford County Jail Roster
The Crawford County Sheriff’s official page links to an interactive current jail roster. That is the correct starting point when you want to know whether a person is currently listed in county custody.
Start at the Crawford County Sheriff website
Using the county government page first helps confirm that you are searching Crawford County, Illinois rather than another county with the same name.
Open the Current Jail Roster
The Sheriff links users to the interactive roster hosted at jail.crawfordcountyil.org.
Search the live information available
Use the controls provided by the live roster. Search options can change, so do not rely on an old screenshot or an outdated description of the form fields.
Confirm the correct person
Compare available identifying information such as dates, booking details or other identifiers instead of treating a same-name result as automatic proof of identity.
Move to the court record when the legal outcome matters
The jail roster concerns custody. The court file is the better source for filed charges, hearings, pretrial decisions and final disposition.
How to Check Recent Crawford County Bookings
WTYE publishes both monthly mugshot posts and shorter news updates about new names added to the Crawford County Jail roster. Those posts can help identify a recent reported booking, but current custody should still be checked through the Sheriff roster.
WTYE Mugshots
The archive reviewed in September 2026 contained monthly posts for 2026, including August, July, June, May, April and earlier months.
Crawford County Jail
WTYE jail-roster reports can become outdated after release or transfer. Use the Sheriff’s live roster when the question is whether a person remains in custody now.
Crawford County Sheriff and Jail Contact Information
The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office operates the county corrections function and publishes the current jail roster, corrections information, FOIA materials, PREA information and inmate-service links.
Crawford County Sheriff
203 South Jefferson StreetRobinson, IL 62454
Phone:
618-546-1515
Fax: 618-546-0141
County jail operations
The current Sheriff page lists a Corrections Division and identifies a Chief of Corrections. The same page provides links to the jail roster, jail inspection material, inmate communication services and PREA information.
For a time-sensitive custody question, contact the Sheriff directly rather than assuming that an older media article still reflects current custody.
A Jail Booking Is Not the Same as an Arrest or Incident Report
A person can be housed in Crawford County Jail even when another law-enforcement agency made the arrest. The agency that created the incident or arrest report may therefore be different from the jail that holds the person.
If Crawford County Sheriff made the arrest
Use the Sheriff’s Office for records it maintains. The Sheriff provides a current FOIA request form on the county website.
See the FOIA process →If another police agency made the arrest
Request the investigative or incident record from the agency that created it. Jail custody by Crawford County does not automatically make the Sheriff the creator of every arrest report.
If you need the criminal case
Move to the Circuit Clerk or public court-search service for filed charges and court proceedings.
Court record options →How to Request Crawford County Sheriff Records
Crawford County publishes a Sheriff’s Office Freedom of Information Act request form. The county document was updated November 4, 2024.
Identify the specific record you need
Useful details can include the person’s full name, approximate date, incident number, booking date or other information that helps distinguish the requested event.
Use the Sheriff’s current FOIA document
The official Sheriff page links to its Freedom of Information Act material. Use the latest county version rather than an unofficial form copied elsewhere.
Describe the record rather than asking for a conclusion
For example, request a specific incident, arrest or jail record instead of asking the records custodian to perform a broad background investigation.
Follow the current submission instructions
Submission methods, copying costs or response procedures can change. Check the current form at the time of the request instead of relying on old instructions.
Money, Messaging and Other Crawford County Jail Resources
The current Sheriff page links to Jail ATM and CIDNET for inmate-related services. These are separate from the jail roster itself.
Jail ATM
The Sheriff links to Jail ATM as an inmate-service resource. Before making a deposit, verify the correct inmate and review the provider’s current fees, accepted payment methods and refund rules.
Open Jail ATM →CIDNET
The Sheriff page also links to CIDNET for messaging individuals in custody. Account requirements, service availability and charges are controlled by the provider and jail.
Open CIDNET →Sexual misconduct reporting
The Sheriff publishes PREA information and states that reports concerning a Crawford County inmate or detainee can be made through the Sheriff’s reporting route.
The current Sheriff page lists 618-546-1515, extension 2, for PREA victim reporting.
How to Confirm Crawford County Jail Visitation
Older jail inspection material describes prior visitation arrangements, but that material is not a reliable substitute for current jail rules. Current visitation days, remote-video availability, approved visitor rules and scheduling requirements were not clearly published on the current Sheriff page during this review.
Before traveling to the jail
Call the Crawford County Sheriff at 618-546-1515 and ask for the current visitation process.
- Confirm whether the person is still housed there.
- Ask whether the visit is in-person, video or both.
- Confirm identification requirements.
- Ask whether advance scheduling is required.
- Confirm restrictions involving minors or approved visitors.
Why old visitation information can mislead
Jail schedules, vendors and facility rules can change. A visitation schedule from an older inspection report should not be presented as a current 2026 rule without fresh confirmation from the Sheriff.
Do Not Use Old Crawford County Cash-Bond Information as Current Guidance
Illinois eliminated cash bail when the state’s new pretrial system took effect on September 18, 2023. Older Crawford County jail rosters may still show historical dollar bond amounts because they reflect the system that existed before that change.
Pretrial release or detention is decided by the court
Current Illinois criminal cases operate under the pretrial-release and detention framework rather than the former cash-bail system.
Use the current court record for the person’s release conditions, detention status or hearing information.
Why old rosters may still mention bond
Archived jail records created before September 18, 2023 can contain monetary bond fields. Those amounts describe the historical case environment and should not be reused as current payment instructions.
How to Check Crawford County Court Records After an Arrest
The Crawford County Circuit Clerk maintains court records. The county states that records not sealed by the court are available for public viewing and that copies are available for a fee.
Judici
Crawford County is listed as a participating Illinois court on Judici. Use it as a public search route for available case information.
Open Judici court list →Crawford County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk is the county office responsible for maintaining court records. Contact the office when you need a record copy, case-number assistance or information not available through a public online search.
Circuit Clerk →Need your case number?
The Circuit Clerk directs people who need their case number to call the office at 618-544-3512.
Circuit Clerk contact
Crawford County Circuit ClerkCrawford County Courthouse
Robinson, IL 62454
Phone:
618-544-3512
Fax: 618-546-5628
The office states that it is located on the second floor of the Crawford County Courthouse.
Published office hours
The Circuit Clerk currently lists office hours as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For a copy request or in-person visit, recheck the county page first in case hours change.
Crawford County Court Payments and Record Copies
Court payments should not be confused with Jail ATM inmate deposits. They are different systems serving different purposes.
Court Money
The Circuit Clerk links to CourtMoney for eligible court payments and states that users need their case number.
The county currently lists a 3.5% convenience fee for the online CourtMoney service. Recheck that fee before paying because payment-provider charges can change.
Copies of court records
The Circuit Clerk states that unsealed records are available for viewing and copies are available for a fee.
Contact the Clerk for the current copy cost and whether the particular record can be provided electronically, by mail or in person.
Use Illinois DOC if Crawford County Jail Custody Has Ended
A person disappearing from the Crawford County Jail roster does not necessarily mean that all custody has ended. A sentenced person may later appear in the Illinois Department of Corrections system.
Crawford County Jail
Use the Sheriff’s jail roster for current county detention information.
Illinois state custody
IDOC provides an Individual in Custody Search for state corrections records.
How to Find an Older WTYE or Crawford County Arrest
A person who appeared in an old WTYE mugshot article may no longer appear on the current jail roster. Use the record timeline rather than treating the live roster as a historical archive.
Find the approximate WTYE publication date
Use the Mugshots archive to identify the month and approximate booking period if WTYE covered the arrest.
Check the current jail roster
This tells you whether the person is currently listed in Crawford County custody, not whether the person was ever jailed in the past.
Search the court case
Use Judici or contact the Circuit Clerk to locate the criminal case tied to the older arrest.
Request Sheriff records if needed
If the record you need is maintained by the Sheriff and is not available online, use the current FOIA process.
Check IDOC when a state-prison sentence is possible
A later state corrections record may explain why the person is no longer visible in the county jail system.
WTYE vs Sheriff vs Court vs IDOC
Use this table to avoid searching the wrong database.
| What you need | Best starting source | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| WTYE monthly mugshot post | WTYE / WTAY | What the local media outlet published. |
| Current Crawford County custody | Crawford County Sheriff jail roster | Current jail roster information. |
| Sheriff arrest or jail record | Crawford County Sheriff / FOIA | Records maintained by the Sheriff’s Office. |
| Investigative report by another agency | Arresting police agency | The incident or arrest report created by that agency. |
| Filed criminal charges | Circuit Clerk / court search | The official criminal court case. |
| Pretrial release or detention | Court record | Current judicial pretrial decision. |
| Final disposition or sentence | Court record | How the case was resolved. |
| Illinois state-prison custody | Illinois DOC | Applicable state corrections custody. |
What to Do When You Cannot Find a WTYE or Jail Record
A missing result can have several explanations. Do not jump from “not found” to “no arrest occurred.”
| Problem | Possible explanation | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| WTYE lists a person but the live jail roster does not | The person may have been released, transferred or otherwise left county custody. | Check court records and Illinois DOC if state custody is possible. |
| Jail roster shows a person but WTYE does not | Media publication timing is different from live custody data. | Use the Sheriff roster for current jail status. |
| The live jail roster is temporarily unavailable | The roster server may be experiencing a technical problem. | Return to the Crawford County Sheriff page or call 618-546-1515. |
| You need an older booking | The live roster is not a permanent historical archive. | Search the court case and use Sheriff FOIA records if needed. |
| Several people have the same name | A name-only match may identify the wrong person. | Compare dates and other available identifiers before relying on the result. |
| The allegation in WTYE differs from the court | Booking allegations can change before or after formal filing. | Use the court record for filed charges and disposition. |
| You found an old cash-bond amount | The record may predate Illinois’ September 18, 2023 pretrial-law change. | Check the current court record rather than using the historical bond amount. |
| The person is no longer in county custody | Release or state transfer may have occurred. | Check the court case and IDOC Individual in Custody Search. |
Do Not Treat a WTYE Mugshot or Jail Entry as Proof of Guilt
WTYE jail-roster reports themselves use the presumption-of-innocence principle. A person can be arrested or booked and later face different charges, dismissal, acquittal or another outcome.
Sources Used for This WTYE Mugshots Guide
WTYE is used to identify the media search intent. Custody, corrections, public-record and court guidance is routed to the responsible government or primary record source.
- WTYE / WTAY — Mugshots Archive
- Crawford County Sheriff’s Office
- Crawford County Jail Roster
- Crawford County Sheriff FOIA Request Form
- Crawford County Circuit Clerk
- Judici Participating Illinois Courts
- Illinois Department of Corrections — Individual in Custody Search
- Illinois Courts — Pretrial Resources
Source review date: September 27, 2026. Current visitation rules were not clearly available from a current Sheriff source during this review, so outdated inspection-report visitation hours have not been presented as current information.
WTYE Mugshots, Arrest and Jail Records FAQ
What are WTYE mugshots?
WTYE/WTAY publishes local mugshot and jail-roster reports associated with Crawford County, Illinois. WTYE is a media outlet, not the official county jail database.
What county are WTYE mugshots from?
The WTYE mugshot coverage reviewed here concerns Crawford County, Illinois, including Crawford County Jail in Robinson.
Where can I check the current Crawford County Jail roster?
Use the interactive jail roster linked from the official Crawford County Sheriff’s Office page.
What is the Crawford County Sheriff phone number?
The Sheriff’s current county page lists 618-546-1515.
Where is the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office?
The Sheriff’s current page lists 203 South Jefferson Street, Robinson, Illinois 62454.
Does a WTYE mugshot prove someone was convicted?
No. A mugshot, booking entry or arrest allegation does not establish guilt. Use the court record to verify filed charges and final disposition.
How do I request an older Crawford County Sheriff record?
The county publishes a Sheriff’s Office Freedom of Information Act request form. Use the current form and describe the specific record you need as clearly as possible.
Where can I check a Crawford County criminal court case?
Crawford County participates in Judici, and the Crawford County Circuit Clerk maintains official court records. Contact the Circuit Clerk when you need copies or case-number assistance.
What is the Crawford County Circuit Clerk phone number?
The Circuit Clerk currently lists 618-544-3512.
Can I still pay cash bail in Crawford County, Illinois?
Illinois eliminated cash bail when the current pretrial system took effect on September 18, 2023. Current release and detention questions should be verified through the court rather than an older monetary bond listing.
Why does an old Crawford County jail roster show a dollar bond amount?
Older records can reflect the Illinois cash-bail system that existed before September 18, 2023. Those historical amounts should not be treated as current payment instructions.
How can I send money to someone in Crawford County Jail?
The Sheriff’s current page links to Jail ATM as an inmate-service provider. Verify the inmate and review the provider’s current fees and instructions before sending funds.
Can I message someone in Crawford County Jail?
The Sheriff’s current website links to CIDNET for messaging individuals in custody. Service availability, account requirements and charges should be checked directly with the provider.
What are the current Crawford County Jail visitation hours?
Current 2026 visitation hours were not clearly published in the current Sheriff information reviewed for this article. Call the Sheriff at 618-546-1515 before traveling to confirm current visitation rules and scheduling.
Where do I search if someone was transferred to Illinois state prison?
Use the Illinois Department of Corrections Individual in Custody Search for applicable state corrections records.
What if the Crawford County jail roster is temporarily unavailable?
Return to the Crawford County Sheriff’s official page and use its current Jail Roster link, or call the Sheriff at 618-546-1515 for a time-sensitive custody question.