Montebello Inmate Search and Arrest Information
Montebello is a city in southeast Los Angeles County with its own police department. The Montebello Police Department handles local arrests and operates a city jail. Use the resources below to locate someone arrested in Montebello or to check whether they have entered Los Angeles County custody.
How to find someone arrested in Montebello
Contact the Montebello Police Department at (323) 887-1200 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 in the county system, the person may still be held locally at Montebello Police Department.
Law Enforcement in Montebello
Montebello has its own municipal police department. The Montebello Police Department is located at 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, CA 90640. Arrests made in Montebello are handled by Montebello Police Department officers.
Montebello Police Department
1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, CA 90640
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Steps to Locate Someone Arrested in Montebello
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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 Montebello Police Department at (323) 887-1200 if the arrest was very recent.
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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.
Montebello Police Custody vs. Los Angeles County Custody
An arrest in Montebello does not mean the person is currently held in a county facility. After a Montebello Police Department arrest, a person may be held at the Montebello city jail, 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 Montebello 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
- Montebello Police Department
Montebello Police Department official page
- City of Montebello official website
City government information
Request Montebello 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.