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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Pennsylvania. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Pennsylvania, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Pennsylvania, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.

What Are Police Detention Facilities?

Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.

Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.

How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities

  • Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
  • City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
  • County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Pennsylvania's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

What Happens After Arrest in Pennsylvania

  • Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
  • Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
  • Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
  • Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
  • Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.

Finding Someone in Police Detention in Pennsylvania

Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.

Getting Bail

For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.

Hiring a Lawyer

The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling a Detainee

Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.

Visitation

Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active police detention facilities and lockups in Pennsylvania is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect changes in facility operations across Pennsylvania.

In most cases, individuals can be held at a police detention facility in Pennsylvania for up to 48 to 72 hours before they must be brought before a judge for arraignment or released. The exact timeframe depends on the charges, the jurisdiction, and court scheduling. After this period, they are either released or transferred to a county jail.

Browse the directory on this page to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once the booking process is complete and the individual's information has been entered into the system.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the list to instantly narrow the directory to show only police detention facilities in a specific county within Pennsylvania. Results update in real time without a page reload.

A police lockup or detention facility is a short-term holding facility operated by a local police department, designed to hold individuals for up to 72 hours immediately after arrest. A jail — whether city or county — is a larger facility designed for longer-term pretrial detention and short sentences, operated by municipal or county authorities rather than a police department.

For minor charges, bail may be postable directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule without waiting for a court hearing. For more serious charges, bail is set at arraignment. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf in exchange for a non-refundable fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount.

Police Station by County in Pennsylvania

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Filter Police Station by County

Pennsylvania has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Pennsylvania. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Pennsylvania

The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Pennsylvania is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.

Facility Name County Action
Cambria Township PA Police Jail 184 Municipal Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931
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Carrolltown Borough PA Police Jail 132 E Carroll St, Carrolltown, PA 15722
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Conemaugh Township PA Police Jail 1120 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
Cambria View Details
Cresson Borough PA Police Jail 631 Second St, Cresson, PA 16630
Cambria View Details
Cresson Township PA Police Jail 775 Portage St, Cresson, PA 16630
Cambria View Details
Ebensburg PA Police Jail 300 W High St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
Cambria View Details
Ferndale Borough PA Police Jail 109 Station St, Johnstown, PA 15905
Cambria View Details
Gallitzin Borough PA Police Jail 411 Convent St, Suite #10, Gallitzin, PA 16641
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Hastings Borough PA Police Jail 207 5th Ave, Hastings, PA 16646
Cambria View Details
Jackson Township PA Police Jail 513 Pike Road, Johnstown, PA 15909
Cambria View Details
Johnstown PA Police Jail 401 Washington St, Johnstown, PA 15901
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Loretto PA Police Jail 187 St Mary St, Loretto, PA 15940
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Nanty-Glo PA Police Jail 1015 1st St, Nanty-Glo, PA 15943
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Northern Cambria Borough PA Police Jail 1202 Philadelphia Ave, Northern Cambria, PA 15714
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Patton Borough PA Police Jail 800 4th Ave, Patton, PA 16668
Cambria View Details
Sankertown Borough PA Police Jail 301 Pennsylvania Ave, Cresson, PA 16630
Cambria View Details
Stonycreek Township PA Police Jail 1610 Bedford St, Johnstown, PA 15902
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Summerhill Township PA Police Jail 114 Irvin St, Beaverdale, PA 15921
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Vintondale Borough PA Police Jail 351 Main St, Vintondale, PA 15961
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West Hills Regional PA Police Jail 1000 Luzerne St, Johnstown, PA 15905
Cambria View Details
Emporium PA Police Jail 421 N Broad St, Emporium, PA 15834
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Beaver Meadows PA Police Jail 100 Broad St, Beaver Meadows, PA 18216
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Jim Thorpe PA Police Jail 101 East 10th St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Lansford PA Police Jail 1 W Ridge St, Lansford, PA 18232
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Lehighton Borough PA Police Jail Constitution Ave, Lehighton, PA 18235
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