How to File A Criminal Complaint (“Press Charges”)

As the victim of a crime, you may request a criminal investigation be conducted by local law enforcement. If you are experiencing an emergency, you should first call 911. If you are seeking a non-emergency criminal investigation into a matter, you have the following options:

  • You may call and report the activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency and request a formal investigation. The contact information for law enforcement agencies working within Muhlenberg County is as follows:
  • You may fill out a criminal statement form with our office which will be reviewed by the County Attorney. If there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, the County Attorney will refer your statement to the appropriate law enforcement agency and request a formal investigation on your behalf. You will be notified whether your statement has been referred for a criminal investigation or not.

    Muhlenberg County Attorney’s Criminal Statement Form

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