Bell Inmate Search and Arrest Information
Bell is a city in southeast Los Angeles County with its own police department. The Bell Police Department handles local arrests and may hold individuals in a temporary holding facility. For county custody, use the LASD Inmate Information Center. Use the resources below to locate someone arrested in Bell or to check whether they have entered county custody.
How to find someone arrested in Bell
Contact the Bell Police Department at (323) 588-1241 for a very recent arrest. For arrests that occurred several hours ago or more, search the LASD Inmate Information Center using the person's full legal name and date of birth. If no record appears, the person may still be in local processing, may have been released, or may not yet have entered county custody.
Law Enforcement in Bell
Bell has its own municipal police department. The Bell Police Department is located at 6360 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201. Bell is distinct from the neighboring city of Bell Gardens, which has its own police department. Arrests made in Bell are handled by Bell Police Department officers.
Bell Police Department
6360 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Steps to Locate Someone Arrested in Bell
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Gather the person's full legal name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date and time.
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Call the Bell Police Department at (323) 588-1241 if the arrest was very recent and may not yet appear in online systems.
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Submit an inmate inquiry for help locating someone who may have entered county custody, providing the person's full legal name and date of birth.
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Search again after a few hours if no record appears — booking and processing can take several hours to post.
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Submit an inquiry through this page if you still cannot confirm custody status after checking the steps above.
Bell Police Custody vs. Los Angeles County Custody
An arrest in Bell does not mean the person is currently held in a county facility. After a Bell Police Department arrest, a person may be held temporarily at the Bell Police Department, released, transported to court, or transferred to a Los Angeles County custody facility. The LASD Inmate Information Center reflects current county custody status. Confirm the current location before making plans.
Why a Recent Arrest May Not Appear Online
Booking and identification paperwork is still being completed.
The person is held locally at Bell Police Department and has not yet entered county custody.
A release decision — citation, own recognizance, or bail — is pending.
A transfer to a county facility is in progress.
The record has been entered but the online system has not yet refreshed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Resources
Information verified:
- LASD Inmate Information Center
Official LASD county custody search
- Bell Police Department
Bell Police Department official page
- City of Bell official website
City government information
Request Bell Inmate Location Assistance
Provide the person's full legal name, date of birth, approximate arrest date and time, and any known booking number. This form uses the site's existing inmate-information request process and does not replace official records.