Caswell County Arrest and Police Records

Caswell County police records are managed by Sheriff Tony Durden and the Sheriff's Office in Yanceyville, North Carolina. The county sits along the Virginia border in the north-central part of the state. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, incident reports, and detention center data. You can request police records in person, by phone, or by mail. The detention center uses video visitation and houses inmates under the supervision of the Sheriff. This page covers all methods to access Caswell County police records.

Caswell County Sheriff's Office

The Caswell County Sheriff's Office is at 231 County Park Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379. The main phone number is 336-694-9311. The fax number is 336-694-8984. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Caswell County. It processes police records requests and handles all arrest data. Karen Lynch in the Records Unit manages record requests. She can be reached at 336-694-9311 with a fax at 336-694-8984. For questions about active warrants, call the Sheriff's Office during business hours.

Crime Stoppers tips can be reported at 336-694-5199. The detention center has a direct line at 336-694-2594. These separate numbers help route your call to the right division faster.

Caswell County Detention Center

The Caswell County Detention Center operates under the general supervision of the Sheriff. It has a rated capacity of 108 inmates. The facility is responsible for the care, control, and custody of all inmates, staff, and visitors.

The detention center does not set bond amounts. It does not modify court dates, render verdicts, or determine punishment. These are court functions. The jail simply holds people as directed by the courts and law enforcement.

Lieutenant Susan Trost serves as Detention Commander. She can be reached at (336) 694-2595 or by email at strost@caswellcountync.gov. First Sergeant Cameron Gannaway is second in command and can be reached at the same number or at cgannaway@caswellcountync.gov.

All visitation at the Caswell County Detention Center is done remotely through HomeWav Inc. There is no in-person visitation. Video visits cost 30 cents per minute with a 15-minute maximum. Each inmate gets one visit per day. Visiting hours are 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, seven days a week, with the last visit starting at 2:30 PM. You must schedule at least one day ahead. All visits are monitored and recorded.

Searching Caswell County Records

You can search for police records in Caswell County through several channels. The Sheriff's Office at 231 County Park Road handles in-person requests. The Clerk of Court at 139 East Church Street in Yanceyville maintains court case files. Call (336) 459-4000 for court record questions.

Other Caswell County contacts for police records include the Detention Center at (336) 694-2590, the Magistrate's Court at (336) 459-4019, and the District Attorney at (336) 459-4010. Each office handles a different part of the criminal justice system.

For mail requests to the Clerk of Court, use Form AOC-CR-314. Send it with a $25 fee to PO Drawer 790, Yanceyville, NC 27379. The form is available at nccourts.org. This is for criminal record checks through the court system.

Caswell County had 593 reported offenses per 100,000 residents in 2020. This is a lower rate compared to many urban counties in North Carolina.

Online Police Record Resources

The NC Judicial Branch provides free online court record searches covering Caswell County. You can look up criminal cases, traffic tickets, and civil matters by name or case number. Public access terminals at the courthouse also let you search for free.

The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prison data back to 1972. It does not include local jail records. For current inmates at the Caswell County Detention Center, call (336) 694-2594.

Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, police records are public. You have the right to view them for free during business hours. Copy fees apply and are limited to the actual cost of reproduction.

Caswell County Warrant Data

Limited warrant information is available through the Sheriff's Office and its social media pages. The office maintains a Facebook page with updates on arrests and investigations. For specific warrant questions, call the Sheriff's Office at 336-694-9311 during business hours.

Active warrants are a matter of law enforcement operations. Not all warrant data is released to the public. If you believe there is a warrant for your arrest, contact the Sheriff's Office or a lawyer. Do not visit the detention center to check, as outstanding warrants will be served on visitors.

Caswell County Criminal Record Checks

Criminal record checks for Caswell County records can be done through several agencies. The Sheriff's Office handles local police record searches during business hours. The Clerk of Court at 139 East Church Street in Yanceyville maintains criminal case files. Call (336) 459-4000 for court record questions.

The NC State Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history database. SBI criminal record checks cost $14 and cover all 100 counties. The NC sex offender registry is free to search online. Public access terminals at the courthouse in Yanceyville offer free court record searches during business hours. You can search criminal cases, traffic tickets, and civil matters for any county in North Carolina at no cost.

The VINE program at vinelink.com lets you check custody status for inmates at the Caswell County Detention Center. Register for alerts by email, text, or phone when an inmate is released or transferred. This system covers jails and prisons across 48 states.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Caswell County. Police records are filed in the county where the arrest or incident happened.