Merkel Arrests and Warrants

Lookup Arrests and Wanted Persons in the City of Merkel, Texas. Results Include: Arrest Records, Warrants, Mugshot, Type of Crime, Warrant Number, Bond Amount, Race, DOB, Eyes, Height, Weight, Sex, Age, Hair.

Merkel, Texas Jail and Mugshot Information

Merkel is a city in Taylor County, Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 sq. km). The City of Merkel had a population of approximately 2,590 in the year 2010.

The mayor of Merkel, Texas is Mary Schrampfer. Mary Schrampfer can be contacted at (325)928-4911.

Mary Schrampfer, Mayor
Merkel City Mayor’s Office
City of Merkel
Merkel City Hall
100 Kent Street
Merkel, Texas 79536
Phone: (325)928-4911
Fax: (325)928-3171

Violent crime rate in 2018 in Merkel: 249.9; U.S. Average: 207.3
Violent crime rate in 2017 in Merkel: 76.5; U.S. Average: 215.2

Facts about crime in Merkel, Texas:

The overall crime rate in Merkel is 55% lower than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 3.36 daily crimes that occur in Merkel.
Merkel is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States.
In Merkel you have a 1 in 82 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Merkel has decreased by 3%.

Merkel, Texas Police Station Information

The Merkel Police Department has 4 full-time police officers serving a population of approximately 2,600 people.

Phillip Conklin, Chief of Police
Merkel Police Department
100 Kent St,
Merkel, TX 79536
Phone: (325) 674-1300
Fax: (325) 928-3171

The City of Merkel is located in Taylor County. Therefore, we have listed the Sheriff’s Office for Taylor County.

Taylor County Sheriff’s Office

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is also responsible for the public safety of the City of Merkel, Texas.

Ricky Bishop, Sheriff
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
450 Pecan St,
Abilene, TX 79602
Email: sheriffsoffice@taylorcountytexas.org or bishopr@taylorcountytexas.org
Phone: (325) 674-1300
Records: (325) 674-1300

Taylor County Jail Information

The physical location of the jail is:

Taylor County Jail/Detention Center
910 S. 27th
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: (325) 691-7423

Visitations Hours at Taylor County Jail:

8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 7 Days a Week

Police Records Request in Merkel, Texas

We have not found any police records information on Merkel. Instead we have included public records. The City Secretary’s Office is responsible for all public records and other information in the City, including those generated by the Police Department.

Public records can also be obtained from the City Secretary’s Office. All public information requests must be in writing. A written request should reasonably identify the records needed and should indicate a mailing address, phone number, or other means to contact you regarding your request. There is not a specific form required for submitting requests.

Requests for public records can be made by completing and submitting the City’s Public Information Request Form. The completed application shall be hand delivered, mailed, or sent via fax to the City Secretary’s office during regular office hours, except during legal holidays.

The location and records request contact information is as follows:

Evelyn Morse, City Secretary
City Secretary’s Office
City of Merkel
Merkel City Hall
100 Kent Street
Merkel, Texas 79536
Email: citysecretary@merkeltexas.com
Phone: 325-928-4911
Fax: 325-928-3171
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm