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Van Nuys LAPD Station – Arrest & Jail Information
LAPD Van Nuys Station serves Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa, Reseda and surrounding neighborhoods. Find station contact information, arrest and booking resources, and Los Angeles County custody information below.
Station Contact
6240 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Bureau
Valley Bureau
Communities Served
Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa, Reseda
Request Inmate Information
Someone arrested by LAPD Van Nuys Station may initially be held at an LAPD facility. Depending on the charges and circumstances, they may later be transferred into Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody. Submit an inmate inquiry for help locating someone in custody and checking available booking details, facility location, bail, court dates, and release information.
Note: Records for recent bookings may not be immediately available. If you need immediate assistance, contact the station directly at (818) 374-9500.
Submit an Inmate InquiryVan Nuys Area Phone Directory
Use the contact that best fits your need. Call 9-1-1 only for emergencies.
| Who to call | When to use | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | To report emergencies only | 9-1-1 |
| Non-emergency | To report any non-emergency crime | 877-ASK-LAPD / (877) 275-5273 |
| Van Nuys Area Front Desk | General inquiries and information | (818) 374-9500 |
| Van Nuys Area Commanding Officer | Business hours only | (818) 374-1970 |
| Van Nuys Area Patrol Commanding Officer | Business hours only | (818) 374-1970 |
| Van Nuys Area Detective Desk | Investigative-related questions | (818) 374-0040 |
| Van Nuys Area TDD | Telecommunications Devices for the Hearing Impaired | (818) 785-6619 |
| Van Nuys Area Community Relations Office | Community policing information, volunteer opportunities, community-based programs | (818) 374-9406 |
| Van Nuys Area Youth Services Officer | Cadet and youth related programs | (818) 374-9456 |
| Van Nuys Area Vice Unit | For prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related complaints | (818) 374-0067 |
| Van Nuys Area Jail | Information on persons arrested and in custody | (818) 374-9645 |
| Van Nuys Area Property Office | For lost, stolen, found or booked property | (818) 374-9445 |
| Van Nuys Area Records Unit | For police records | (818) 374-1990 |
| Van Nuys Area Station Facsimile number | Fax | (818) 374-9610 (fax) |
| Van Nuys Area Official Police Garage Tow: Keystone Tow | For impounded or recovered vehicles | (818) 782-1996 |
Non-emergency
To report any non-emergency crime
877-ASK-LAPD / (877) 275-5273Van Nuys Area Front Desk
General inquiries and information
(818) 374-9500Van Nuys Area Commanding Officer
Business hours only
(818) 374-1970Van Nuys Area Patrol Commanding Officer
Business hours only
(818) 374-1970Van Nuys Area Detective Desk
Investigative-related questions
(818) 374-0040Van Nuys Area TDD
Telecommunications Devices for the Hearing Impaired
(818) 785-6619Van Nuys Area Community Relations Office
Community policing information, volunteer opportunities, community-based programs
(818) 374-9406Van Nuys Area Youth Services Officer
Cadet and youth related programs
(818) 374-9456Van Nuys Area Vice Unit
For prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related complaints
(818) 374-0067Van Nuys Area Jail
Information on persons arrested and in custody
(818) 374-9645Van Nuys Area Property Office
For lost, stolen, found or booked property
(818) 374-9445Van Nuys Area Records Unit
For police records
(818) 374-1990Van Nuys Area Station Facsimile number
Fax
(818) 374-9610 (fax)
Van Nuys Area Official Police Garage Tow: Keystone Tow
For impounded or recovered vehicles
(818) 782-1996Source: LAPD Station Information.
Arrest & Booking Information
After an LAPD Arrest
When LAPD arrests someone, the person is typically transported to an LAPD jail facility for booking. The booking process includes recording personal information, taking fingerprints and photographs, and documenting the charges. After booking, the person may be released, held pending arraignment, or transferred to a county facility.
LAPD Custody vs. County Custody
LAPD operates its own jail facilities for short-term custody. Individuals facing more serious charges or longer detention may be transferred to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody at a county jail. The LASD inmate locator covers county custody — contact the LAPD station for information about individuals held in LAPD facilities.
LAPD Custody Resources
About Van Nuys LAPD
Van Nuys Division serves central San Fernando Valley communities including Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa, and Reseda. This page helps visitors identify the correct station, find verified contact information, and use resources after a recent arrest.
Someone Arrested by Van Nuys LAPD?
If someone was recently arrested by Van Nuys LAPD, begin with the station for division-level information. The arresting division does not establish a permanent custody location. Processing, booking, release status, and transfer can affect where current information is available.
How to find someone arrested by LAPD
- Have the person’s full legal name available.
- If known, keep the date of birth and arrest date available.
- Use Van Nuys LAPD for division-level arrest information.
- Submit an inmate inquiry for current county custody records.
- If information is not available yet, allow time for processing and check again.
Areas served by Van Nuys LAPD
Van Nuys LAPD serves Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa, and Reseda. Confirm a specific address or incident through the Van Nuys Division page.
Van NuysSherman OaksLake BalboaReseda
Van Nuys LAPD frequently asked questions
Where is Van Nuys LAPD Station?
Van Nuys Community Police Station is located at 6240 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401.
What is the phone number for Van Nuys LAPD?
The Van Nuys Community Police Station main number is (818) 374-9500.
What areas does Van Nuys LAPD serve?
This page identifies Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa, and Reseda as communities served by Van Nuys LAPD.
How do I find someone arrested by Van Nuys LAPD?
Start with Van Nuys LAPD for division-level arrest information, then submit an inmate inquiry for current county custody records. Recent bookings may require additional processing.
Looking for Someone in Los Angeles County Custody?
Submit an inmate inquiry for help locating someone in Los Angeles County custody and checking available booking details, facility location, bail, court dates, and release information.