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The Newbern Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency located in Tennessee. The department is responsible for patrolling the city, enforcing laws and ordinances, traffic control, conducting criminal investigations when needed, and providing conflict resolution and crime prevention. There are 2 lieutenants, a captain, and a chief that act as the commanding staff of the department.

The overall crime rate in Newbern is 18% higher than the national average, and the violent crime rate is 65% higher than the national average. The residents of Newbern have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of a crime. Newbern is statistically safer than 36% of all cities in the United States, and safer than 47% of all cities in the state of Tennessee.

The annual crime rate in Newbern per 100,000 people was 2,767 in the year 2020. Of the 2,767 crimes committed per 100,000 people, there were 30.4 murders, 60.8 rapes, 547.3 assaults, 304 burglaries, 1,672.2 thefts, and 152 vehicle thefts. The year over year crime rate has increased by 33%. Newbern is rated “C” in public safety.

Richard Barnes, Chief of Police

Newbern Police Department
624 Nora Drive
Newbern, TN 38059
County: Dyer
Phone: 731-627-2571
Fax: 731-627-3258

Population Served: 3,500
Number of Officers: 9

Newbern, Tennessee Information

Newbern is a city in Dyer County, located in western Tennessee. The city covers a total of 4.533 square miles and has a population of 3,314. According to the latest census, there were 1,202 households, and 854 families residing in the city. Newbern was incorporated in 1858. There are currently 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city.

Newbern has a Board of Mayor and Aldermen as the form of local government. There are 5 aldermen, a vice mayor, and a mayor. The board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The meetings are held at the city hall. The current mayor is Pam Mabry.

Contact the Mayor:

Pam Mabry, Mayor
Phone: 731-627-3221

Record Requests and Mugshots in Newbern, Tennessee

Public records are available through the Newbern City Recorder’s Office. Record requests must be submitted in person, by mail or by fax. Proof of Tennessee residency is required when submitting the request.

Police records are available through the Newbern Police Department. Record requests must be submitted in person. Identification is required when submitting the request. Incident, arrest, offense, and traffic accident reports are available as long as the investigation is closed.

All persons arrested by the Newbern Police Department are transported to the Dyer County Jail. The public can search the Dyer County Inmate Roster on the jail website. To search for an inmate, you must know their first and last name, as well as their date of birth. The inmate’s mugshot will be available on the roster. Inmate records are available through the jail.

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Newbern, Tennessee

The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The office is composed of 6 divisions including, communications, administrations, corrections, patrol, criminal investigations and chaplain services.

The Dyer County Jail lists their most wanted fugitives. The fugitive’s name, mugshot and charges will be posted.

Criminal warrant information is released in person only at the Sheriff’s Office.

Dyer County Sheriff’s Office
401 East Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Phone: 731-285-2802

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