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West Valley LAPD Station – Arrest & Jail Information
LAPD West Valley Station serves Reseda, Tarzana, Encino, Lake Balboa and surrounding neighborhoods. Find station contact information, arrest and booking resources, and Los Angeles County custody information below.
Station Contact
19020 Vanowen St
Reseda, CA 91335
Bureau
Valley Bureau
Communities Served
Reseda, Tarzana, Encino, Lake Balboa
Request Inmate Information
Someone arrested by LAPD West Valley 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) 374-7611.
Submit an Inmate InquiryWest Valley 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 |
| West Valley Area Front Desk | General inquiries and information | (818) 374-7611 |
| West Valley Area Commanding Officer | Business hours only | (818) 374-7610 |
| West Valley Area Patrol Commanding Officer | Business hours only | (818) 374-7610 |
| West Valley Area Detective Desk | Investigative-related questions | (818) 374-7730 |
| West Valley Area TDD | Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf | (818) 705-1566 |
| West Valley Area Community Relations Office | Community policing information, volunteer opportunities, community-based programs | (818) 374-7690 |
| West Valley Area Youth Services Officer | Cadet and youth related programs | (818) 374-7690 |
| West Valley Area Vice Unit | For prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related complaints | (818) 374-7860 |
| West Valley Area Property Office | For lost, stolen, found or booked property | (818) 374-7654 |
| West Valley Area Records Unit | For police records | (818) 374-7640 |
| West Valley Area Station Facsimile number | Fax | (818) 374-7602 (fax) |
| West Valley Area Official Police Garage Tow: Howard Sommers Towing | For impounded or recovered vehicles | (818) 884-5600 |
| West Valley Area Official Police Garage Tow: Keystone Towing | For impounded or recovered vehicles | (818) 782-1996 |
Non-emergency
To report any non-emergency crime
877-ASK-LAPD / (877) 275-5273West Valley Area Front Desk
General inquiries and information
(818) 374-7611West Valley Area Commanding Officer
Business hours only
(818) 374-7610West Valley Area Patrol Commanding Officer
Business hours only
(818) 374-7610West Valley Area Detective Desk
Investigative-related questions
(818) 374-7730West Valley Area TDD
Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf
(818) 705-1566West Valley Area Community Relations Office
Community policing information, volunteer opportunities, community-based programs
(818) 374-7690West Valley Area Youth Services Officer
Cadet and youth related programs
(818) 374-7690West Valley Area Vice Unit
For prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related complaints
(818) 374-7860West Valley Area Property Office
For lost, stolen, found or booked property
(818) 374-7654West Valley Area Records Unit
For police records
(818) 374-7640West Valley Area Station Facsimile number
Fax
(818) 374-7602 (fax)
West Valley Area Official Police Garage Tow: Howard Sommers Towing
For impounded or recovered vehicles
(818) 884-5600West Valley Area Official Police Garage Tow: Keystone Towing
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 West Valley LAPD
West Valley Division serves San Fernando Valley communities including Reseda, Tarzana, Encino, and Lake Balboa. If an arrest or incident is connected to this area, this page helps visitors start with the appropriate LAPD division and information.
Someone Arrested by West Valley LAPD?
If someone was recently arrested by West Valley LAPD, begin with the station for division-level information. The arresting division is not necessarily the place where a person will remain. Processing, booking, release status, and transfer can affect where current custody 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 West Valley 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 West Valley LAPD
West Valley LAPD serves Reseda, Tarzana, Encino, and Lake Balboa. Confirm a specific address or incident through the West Valley Division page.
ResedaTarzanaEncinoLake Balboa
West Valley LAPD frequently asked questions
Where is West Valley LAPD Station?
West Valley Community Police Station is located at 19020 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335.
What is the phone number for West Valley LAPD?
The West Valley Community Police Station main number is (818) 374-7611.
What areas does West Valley LAPD serve?
This page identifies Reseda, Tarzana, Encino, and Lake Balboa as communities served by West Valley LAPD.
How do I find someone arrested by West Valley LAPD?
Start with West Valley 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.