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Oglethorpe County Arrest Records

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Oglethorpe County, GA Arrest Records

What are Oglethorpe County Arrest Statistics?

Oglethorpe amassed 993 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Oglethorpe’s arrest rate was 1,662.09 per 100,000 residents. The county of Oglethorpe is 124.90% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 32 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Oglethorpe also experienced 216 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Brooks and Bryan, Oglethorpe is a more dangerous place to reside.

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  • 993Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,662.09Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 32Violent crime arrests

Oglethorpe County Recent Arrest Trends

In Oglethorpe, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 153 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Oglethorpe, is burglary, and the third most common is aggravated assault.

  • 153Larceny/Theft
  • 47Burglary
  • 30Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Oglethorpe, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Oglethorpe has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Oglethorpe experienced 32 violent crimes and 216 non-violent crimes. When comparing Oglethorpe to the national average of 739.02, Oglethorpe is higher by 124.9% than the national average.

Oglethorpe County Crime Rate from 2007-2017

Oglethorpe County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Oglethorpe county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Oglethorpe county police reports, Oglethorpe county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the administrator find the records you need.

Oglethorpe county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Oglethorpe county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Oglethorpe County Mugshots

Oglethorpe County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

Oglethorpe county mugshots are the pictures taken of people upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Usually , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Oglethorpe county mugshots are stored with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify bad guys.

Typically , when a judge issues an Oglethorpe county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

Mugshots are readily show up online as they are public records. Information informational portals offer mugshots with other types of documents such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

How Does Oglethorpe County Inmate Search Work?

Oglethorpe County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Oglethorpe county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Oglethorpe County Booking

Oglethorpe county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Oglethorpe county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Oglethorpe county booking records without any type of approval .

Oglethorpe County Jail

  • Agency Name: Oglethorpe County Jail
  • State: GA
  • City: LEXINGTON
  • Type: County
  • Address: 115 BUDDY FAUST ROAD, PO Box 17
  • Phone Number: 706-743-8101
  • Fax: 706-743-3969
  • Email: OpenRecords@gbi.state.ga.us
  • Website: http://www.onlineoglethorpe.com/Sheriff-v-35.html
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