North Carolina records a yearly figure of 235,000 arrests and out of this, Pitt County contributes about 4,700 arrests. Per the North Carolina Public Records Law, the public is given the right to inspect or copy government records. The cost of viewing a copy of court records in North Carolina is $25. Certain records remain confidential due to the protection of the privacy of individuals on those records. These include medical and ongoing criminal investigation records, however; there are personnel to which the confidential rule does not apply, such as the District Attorney and law enforcement agencies.
Pitt County arrest records may be requested from custodians of such records, such as the Police, Sheriff, and North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
The public may access records from various Police Departments depending on the agency that initiated an arrest. They have the power to arrest and issue citations. There are application forms online for the public to fill out in order to assist in facilitating record requests. Some PDs will permit you to request an audio or video of the record you are making inquiries about.
You may also reach out to the PD you are interested in via their physical address, phone, and mail to obtain arrest records and also to confirm their processing time. Here is a list of some PDs in Pitt County:
The Pitt County Sheriff's Office maintains a "Charge Inquiry Portal" or "Detainee Search Application" to search for persons currently in detention. You will be required to provide info such as the partial or full name and charge date to access arrestee information. To request records online, you may follow these steps:
You may also visit the Sheriff's Office in person to request copies of records at:
100 New Hope Road
Greenville, NC 27834
To obtain arrest records from the DPS, you may arrange a visit to the Office of the Department of Safety at 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh. You may also mail in your request by addressing a stamped envelope to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety if you want to access criminal records. Their address is at:
4201 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4201
Phone: (919) 710-8885
Also, the State Bureau of Investigation serves as a state repository for accessing arrest-related data. You may conduct a fingerprint-based criminal history background check via the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. You will be required to bring along a $14 fee to enable them to process your request. To conduct a check on another person, you may visit the SBI at your convenience at:
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Phone: (919) 582-8600
Fax: (919) 661-5977
If you are searching for criminal-related information in Pitt County, you may do so by navigating the North Carolina Judicial Branch website to find court records. The Superior Court is a trial court that presides over higher-level criminal cases such as felonies. Criminal Court records are kept in the custody of the Superior Court Clerk for indexing and proper maintenance. The public may make an appointment at the Office of the Pitt County Courthouse located at 100 W Third St, Greenville, NC 27834, to copy court records.
Several third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, provide aggregate information on various records, such as arrest records. Interested persons may access these records electronically at their convenience.
Based on North Carolina Summary-Based Reporting, Pitt County has a crime index rate of 2,721.9 per 100,000 persons. The following is a description of the number of arrests that occurred per crime in the county:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 10 |
| Manslaughter by Negligence | 0 |
| Forcible Rape | 5 |
| Robbery | 25 |
| Aggravated Assault | 178 |
| Burglary | 69 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Driving Under Influence | 221 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25 |
| Larceny Theft Offenses | 369 |
| Human Trafficking | 0 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 44 |
| Vandalism | 42 |
| Sale/Mfg. Marijuana | 19 |
| All other Offenses | 2,310 |
| Stolen Property Offense | 64 |
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ayden Police Department | 4144 N West Ave | 252-481-5844 |
| Bethel Police Department | 201 W Railroad St | 252-818-0891 |
| Farmville Police Department | 3672 N Main St | 252-753-4111 |
| Greenville Police Department | 500 S Greene St | 252-329-4315 |
| Winterville Police Department | 2593 Railroad St | 252-756-1105 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center | 451 Belvoir Road | 252-830-6590 |