Arrested at a Cowboys, Rangers or Concert Event in Arlington: What Happens Next
People arrested at AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium or Texas Live! are taken to the Arlington City Jail, 620 W. Division St. Common event charges include public intoxication, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, assault and DWI in the parking lots. Once a Tarrant County magistrate sets bond, A Way Out Bail Bonds, directly across the street, can post it. Out-of-town families can handle everything by phone. Call 817-261-2828 24/7.
Where Are People Taken After an Arrest at an Arlington Stadium?
Arrests at Arlington’s Entertainment District venues go to the Arlington City Jail, 620 W. Division St., inside the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center. The district, roughly bounded by I-30, Collins Street, Randol Mill Road and SH-360, holds AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, Texas Live!, Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. Arlington police and event security work together on game and concert nights, and people arrested by Arlington officers are transported to the city jail for booking. The City of Arlington posts detainee information on its jail and arrests page.
What Are the Most Common Event Arrests?
Charge | Usual level in Texas | What it means for release |
Public intoxication | Class C misdemeanor (fine only) | Often held until sober; release rules differ from bondable charges |
Disorderly conduct | Usually Class C | Often handled with Arlington Municipal Court |
Criminal trespass | Often Class B | Bond set by a Tarrant County magistrate |
Assault causing bodily injury | Class A | Bond and possible conditions |
DWI in stadium lots or on I-30 | Class B or higher | Bond and possible interlock condition |
Charge levels are general and depend on the facts; this is information, not legal advice. See our Arlington DWI bail bonds page for DWI specifics.
Someone was arrested after the game?
Call A Way Out Bail Bonds at 817-261-2828 or contact us online. We are across from the Arlington City Jail and can start the paperwork by phone, even if you are in another state.
Why Is the Jail Slower on Event Nights?
A single Cowboys home game, Rangers series or stadium concert can bring dozens of arrests to the same jail in one night. Every person must be booked, and magistration happens in sessions, so a busy night creates a queue. Release after bond is posted also takes longer when staff are processing many people. Arlington hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium, and large international events bring even heavier volume. Expect the whole process to take longer than on a quiet weekday.
What If the Person Is From Out of Town?
Most families of visiting fans are hundreds of miles away, and that is fine. A co-signer can review and sign the bond agreement by phone, fax or email, pay by card or Western Union and receive every court date. The defendant will still need to return to Tarrant County for court settings unless an attorney arranges otherwise. Our guide on bonding someone out from out of state covers the details.
What Happens to a Car Left in a Stadium Lot?
Cars left in event parking after an arrest may be towed once the lot closes, and cars involved in a DWI arrest are often towed by police. After release, check the paperwork for tow information or contact the Arlington Police Department. Bring identification and proof of ownership when recovering the vehicle. If an ignition interlock is a bond condition, the defendant should not drive until it is installed.
What Happens Step by Step After an Event Arrest?
- Arrest and transport to 620 W. Division St.
- Booking, which takes longer on event nights.
- Magistration by a Tarrant County magistrate by video, who sets bond and conditions.
- Bond posting by our agent, who walks across the street to the jail window.
- Release through the Cooper Street lobby.
- Court: Class C matters go to Arlington Municipal Court, 101 S. Mesquite St.; higher charges go to the Tarrant County courts in Fort Worth.
What Happens With Class C Event Charges?
Class C charges such as public intoxication and most disorderly conduct cases are fine-only offenses handled by Arlington Municipal Court. A person arrested for public intoxication is often held until sober and then released under the jail’s procedures, sometimes with a citation or a Class C bond. The case then goes to Arlington Municipal Court at 101 S. Mesquite St., which is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ignoring a Class C case can lead to a warrant, so it is worth handling promptly. Our Arlington warrant bonds page explains how municipal warrants work.
What If Other Charges Are Added?
Event arrests often involve more than one charge. A public intoxication stop can become an assault charge if there was a fight, or a resisting arrest charge if the situation escalated. Each Class A, Class B or felony charge carries its own bond set by a Tarrant County magistrate, and all of them must be posted before release. We confirm every charge and bond before you pay, so there are no surprises at the jail window.
Families should also know that an arrest at an event does not change the defendant’s rights. They can ask for a court-appointed attorney at magistration if they cannot afford one, and they should not discuss the facts of the case on recorded jail phones.
How Can Fans Avoid a Bad Night?
- Plan a ride home before the event, using rideshare pickup zones or a designated driver.
- Know that stadium security can remove fans and that refusing to leave can become criminal trespass.
- Keep identification on you; it speeds booking if something goes wrong.
- Save a bondsman’s number in your phone. It is easier to call than to search at midnight.
What If a Friend Was Arrested and You Are Still at the Stadium?
Do not go to the jail and wait. Call a bondsman, give the person’s full name and date of birth, and head home or to a hotel. The jail will not release anyone until booking and magistration are done, and we will call you when the bond is posted and release is close. If you need to find where someone was taken, our guide on finding someone in the Arlington or Tarrant County jail explains how.
How A Way Out Bail Bonds Helps Tarrant County Families
A Way Out Bail Bonds has helped Arlington and Tarrant County families for decades from our office at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, directly across from the Arlington City Jail. We hold Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218, every bond is underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company, and a live agent answers 817-261-2828 24 hours a day. Our office is literally across the street from where every Entertainment District arrest is booked. We offer payment plans, no credit check and Spanish-speaking agents. Read reviews from families we have helped.
Arlington Stadium Arrests: Frequently Asked Questions
Where do people go if they are arrested at AT&T Stadium?
People arrested by Arlington police at AT&T Stadium are taken to the Arlington City Jail, 620 W. Division St., for booking and magistration.
Where do people go if they are arrested at Globe Life Field?
The same place: the Arlington City Jail at 620 W. Division St., inside the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center.
Is public intoxication a jailable offense in Texas?
Public intoxication is generally a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine. People arrested for it are often held until sober. Other charges filed at the same time can require a bond.
Why does it take so long to get out of jail after a game?
Event nights bring many arrests at once, so booking, magistration and release all have longer queues than on a normal night.
Can I bail out a friend from another state after an Arlington game?
Yes. A co-signer can complete the bond agreement by phone, fax or email and pay remotely. The defendant will still need to attend court in Tarrant County.
What happens to my car in the stadium parking lot after an arrest?
It may be towed once the lot closes, and DWI arrest vehicles are often towed by police. Check release paperwork for tow information and bring ID and proof of ownership to recover it.
Which court handles a stadium arrest in Arlington?
Class C cases go to Arlington Municipal Court, 101 S. Mesquite St. Class A and B misdemeanors and felonies go to the Tarrant County courts at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Fort Worth.
Can I wait at the jail for my friend to be released?
You can, but it may be many hours on an event night. It is usually better to call a bondsman, go somewhere comfortable and wait for a call when release is near.
Is a DWI after a Cowboys game handled differently?
No. It follows the normal DWI process: booking, magistration, a bond with possible ignition interlock condition and a separate 15-day window to request a license hearing.
How close is A Way Out Bail Bonds to the Arlington jail?
Directly across the street. Our office is at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, and the Arlington City Jail is at 620 W. Division St.
Event Night Arrest? We Are Across the Street
A Way Out Bail Bonds is licensed in Tarrant County and answers live 24 hours a day. We will post the bond as soon as it is set, even if you are calling from another state. Call 817-261-2828 right now, or contact us online and an agent will call you back. For Dallas County matters, call 214-760-9978. A Way Out Bail Bonds, 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011. Tarrant County: 817-261-2828. Dallas County: 214-760-9978. Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218.