Nearly 235,700 arrests occur in North Carolina annually, with approximately 3,200 of these incidents taking place in Rockingham County. North Carolina's Public Records Law permits anyone to obtain copies of arrest records that are public information unless otherwise prohibited by state law. The public may access most arrest records for an average fee of $14.
However, Custodians may not disclose records deemed confidential by state laws or court orders. These confidential records include juvenile cases, records of criminal investigations, and identifying information about victims. They are typically accessible to authorized parties, including the judiciary, law enforcement officials, individuals named in the records, and the District Attorney.
Arrest records in Rockingham County are kept by several custodians, including the county's Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), and the county's criminal courts.
The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office is among the official custodians of arrest records generated in the county. Its Records Division maintains such reports and may provide them to the general public when requested. To obtain such records, contact or visit the Records Division at:
Sheriff's Office
130 Justice Center Drive
Reidsville, NC 27320
Phone: (336) 634-3235
The Records Division is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and charges $0.08 per page for copies of all public records.
The Records Division of the local Police Department that arrested in Rockingham County may provide access to the record generated from the incident. You may visit or contact the Division or Custodian in charge of the arrest record to request copies. Requesters are generally required to provide details about the records being sought or include some information in their requests, such as the date and time of arrest. In addition, some Police Departments have online portals on their websites where you may request these records and pay applicable fees. Police Departments operating in the county include:
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) offers access to criminal history records that may contain information regarding arrest incidents in Rockingham County. The SBI generally allows individuals to request a copy of their criminal history record and recommends options to obtain criminal history record information on others.
To obtain fingerprint-based criminal history records, mail a set of fingerprint cards, a certified check or money order for $14, and a completed request form to:
NC State Bureau of Investigation
Criminal Information and Identification Section
Attention: Applicant Unit - Right to Review
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
To obtain these records, fingerprints must be taken using an FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Card. For help with this process, you may contact the SBI at (919) 582-8660.
The Rockingham County court system handles criminal proceedings involving charges brought against alleged offenders arrested in the county. The Superior Court maintains case records of felony arrests, while the District Court manages misdemeanor case records.
Generally, you may obtain copies of case records containing arrest information by visiting the Rockingham County Judicial Center located at:
Rockingham County Judicial Center
170 Highway 65
P.O. Box 127
Reidsville, NC 27320
Phone: (336) 634-6000
You may also access the NC Judicial Branch's eCourts Portal to search and view case information and records related to arrests in Rockingham County.
In addition, Arrest records in Rockingham County are easily accessible on third-party websites like InfoTracer. These websites typically allow users to search for arrest records using different search criteria.
In Rockingham County, the arrest rate per 10,000 residents is 347 arrests. The table below shows arrest statistics for some crimes in the county:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Rape | 8 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Larceny | 367 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 |
| Burglaries | 79 |
| All Other Offenses | 908 |
| Total Violent Crimes | 73 |
| Total Property Crimes | 459 |
| Total Arrests | 3,208 |
Source: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Police Department | 308 E Stadium Dr # B | 336-623-9755 |
| Madison Police Department | 310 Carter St | 336-548-6097 |
| Mayodan Police Department | 101 N 3rd Ave | 336-548-6038 |
| Reidsville Police Department | 220 W Morhead Street | (336)349-1010 |
| Stoneville Police Department | 101 Smith St | 336-573-9861 |