Thornton Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records
Thornton is located in Adams and Weld counties. Most of the city is in Adams County. The Thornton Police Department handles law enforcement. They are at 9551 Civic Center Dr. Arrests in Thornton typically go to the Adams County Jail. This facility is in Brighton, Colorado.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office operates the jail. They provide online inmate search tools. You can search by partial name. This gives the best results. The system is updated daily by 7 a.m. It shows current inmates and warrant information.
How to Find Mugshots in Thornton
Start with the Adams County inmate search. Visit adamssheriffco.gov. Click on the inmate search link. Enter the first few letters of the person's name. You do not need the full name. This gives better search results. The system shows current inmates and active warrants.
If you cannot find someone, call the Sheriff's Office. Dispatch is at 303-288-1535. The jail direct number is 303-654-1850. Staff can confirm custody status. They can also provide booking information.
For booking photos, submit a records request. Follow C.R.S. ยง 24-72-305.5 requirements. You must sign a non-commercial use statement. Criminal justice records cannot be used for solicitation of business. This is state law.
Police Department Contact
The Thornton Police Department is at 9551 Civic Center Dr., Thornton, CO 80229. Their non-emergency number is 303-258-1450. Call 911 for emergencies. The department website is thorntonco.gov. They provide online reporting for some incidents.
The Police Department makes arrests. They transport inmates to Adams County Jail. The jail is about 7 miles northeast. Processing times vary. Nights and weekends are busiest.
County Jail Information
Thornton inmates go to the Adams County Jail. The address is 150 North 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601. The main Sheriff's Office phone is 303-288-1535. The jail number is 303-654-1850.
The jail accepts self-surrenders 24/7. If you have an active warrant, you can turn yourself in anytime. The Warrants Section is at 720-322-1325. They are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.