Search Allegany County Jail Roster
The Allegany County jail roster is available through an online search portal run by the Sheriff's Office. This database covers people held at the Allegany County Detention Center in Cresaptown. You can look up inmates by name, and results show charges, booking details, and mugshots. The roster gets updated as new bookings come in and people get released. About 70,000 people live in Allegany County, and the detention center serves this whole area in western Maryland. Whether you need to check on someone in custody or look up recent arrest records, the jail roster is the place to start.
Allegany County Overview
Allegany County Inmate Search Portal
Allegany County runs a free inmate search tool at inmatesearch.allconet.org. This is the fastest way to check who is in the jail right now. The portal lets you search by last name, first name, or nickname. You can also filter results by sex and race. It pulls up a list of matching inmates with their booking info, charges, and mugshots. Most people find what they need in a few clicks.
The search form has five fields. Last name and first name are the main ones you will use. There is also a nick name field if you know the person goes by something else. The sex dropdown lets you pick male, female, or all. Race is another dropdown with options for all, white, Black, Asian, and more. You do not need to fill in every field to get results on the Allegany County jail roster. Just a last name will work. But using more fields helps narrow down the list if there are multiple matches in the system.
The Allegany County government website also has a quick link labeled "Jail Inmate Search" on the homepage. That link takes you to the same search portal. It is a good shortcut if you are already browsing county services.
Note: Only people currently in custody at the Allegany County Detention Center show up in the online roster.
Allegany County Jail Roster Records
Each entry on the Allegany County jail roster gives you a full picture of the booking. You can see the inmate's name, age, sex, height, and weight. The roster also shows mugshots, which Allegany County posts publicly. A booking number or inmate ID is listed for each person, along with the booking date and time. Charges are spelled out with the applicable statute code. Bond or bail amounts show up when they have been set. Court dates appear if one has been scheduled already.
The Allegany County inmate search portal shows all of this data in an easy layout. Below is how the search interface looks when you first visit the site.
If you need a record that is not on the roster, you can send a written request to the detention center. Mugshots can also be requested by mail if they are not showing up online for some reason. Send your request to the attention of Media Relations at the Allegany County Detention Center, 14300 McMullen Highway S.W., Cresaptown, MD 21502. Include your email address so they can respond quickly.
Allegany County Detention Center
The Allegany County Detention Center sits at 14300 McMullen Highway S.W. in Cresaptown, MD 21502. You can call them at 301-729-8540 any time of day or night. This is where all people arrested in Allegany County are booked and held. The jail roster for this facility is what you search online. The detention center page on the county website has more details about the facility, its programs, and how to reach staff.
Below is a view of the Allegany County government homepage, which has links to the detention center and the jail roster search tool.
The Sheriff's Office oversees the detention center. Their main number is 301-777-1585, and the office complex number is 301-777-2526. If you are unsure who to call about an inmate in Allegany County, start with the detention center line since that phone is answered around the clock.
| Facility | Allegany County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 14300 McMullen Highway S.W., Cresaptown, MD 21502 |
| Phone | 301-729-8540 (24 hours) |
| Sheriff's Office | 301-777-1585 |
| Office Complex | 301-777-2526 |
Allegany County Custody Information
The Allegany County Detention Center page on the official county website gives details about programs and facility operations. It is a good place to check for visitation rules, phone policies, and general info about how the jail works.
Allegany County also offers video visitation through PayTel. You can visit remotely from your own device, or use the free video visit station in the lobby of the detention center. Schedules change by day, so call ahead. For commissary deposits, the facility uses jailatm.com. Holiday gifts can be sent through allegamd.jailcanteen.com. Inmates in Allegany County have access to tablets for education, messaging, and the legal library.
Note: Visitation schedules at the Allegany County Detention Center vary by day, so call 301-729-8540 to confirm times before you visit.
Requesting Allegany County Jail Records
If the online jail roster does not have what you need, you can file a formal records request. The Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. § 4-201) gives the public a right to inspect government records. This includes booking records, arrest logs, and other detention documents held by the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. The custodian of records handles these requests.
To make a request for Allegany County jail roster records, put it in writing and mail it to the Allegany County Detention Center at 14300 McMullen Highway S.W., Cresaptown, MD 21502. Address it to the attention of Media Relations. Be as specific as you can about what you want. Include the inmate's name, dates, and any case numbers you have. Under Corr. Serv. § 11-702, Allegany County has its own correctional statutes that cover how the detention center operates. The county must respond within 30 days. Fees apply if the request takes more than two hours of staff time to fill.
The Allegany County staff directory can help you find the right contact for your request. Below is how the directory page looks on the county site.
Payment for copies must be arranged before the records are released. Certified copies cost 50 cents per page plus postage, though there is no charge if the total is a dollar or less.
Allegany County Booking Records and State Tools
Beyond the local jail roster, there are state-level tools that can help you find someone connected to Allegany County. The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator covers people who have been transferred to state prison. This is useful if someone was arrested in Allegany County but moved to a facility like Western Correctional Institution, which is actually located right in the county on McMullen Highway in Cumberland. The state locator requires a first and last name to search.
VINELink is another tool that works for Allegany County. It tracks inmate custody status across all Maryland counties and state facilities. You can search by name, ID number, or case number. VINELink also lets you sign up for alerts if you want to know when someone is released or transferred. Call 1-866-634-8463 for the phone version. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free and can show court records that relate to an Allegany County arrest, including whether someone is marked as detained or in custody.
For historical records that go back before the 1970s, contact the Maryland State Archives at 350 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis. They hold older jail and correctional records that are no longer in active systems.
Nearby Counties
Allegany County sits in western Maryland and borders several other counties. If the person you are looking for was not booked in Allegany County, they may be in a neighboring county's jail.