Edgecombe County Police Records

Edgecombe County police records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Tarboro, North Carolina. The county covers more than 526 square miles and serves about 55,000 residents. You can search for arrest records, incident reports, and booking data through the Sheriff's Office or the court system. The county seat is Tarboro, and most police records requests go through the main office on Anaconda Road. Online tools and in-person visits both give you ways to look up police records in Edgecombe County.

Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office Records

The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office is the main source for police records in the county. Sheriff Cleveland Atkinson, Jr. leads the department. The office is at 3005 Anaconda Road in Tarboro. You can call them at (252) 641-7911 for help with records. Staff are on hand Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The records and booking unit handles most police record requests in Edgecombe County. Sgt. Takia Daniels runs this unit and can be reached at (252) 641-7921 or (252) 641-6668. You can ask for incident reports, arrest records, and booking details. Bring a valid ID if you visit in person. The office may charge a small fee for copies. Requests by mail should go to PO Box 219, Tarboro, NC 27886. Allow time for processing when you send a mail request for police records in Edgecombe County.

You can visit the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office citizen portal to search for records online.

The Southern Software Citizen Connect system lets you look up police records from your home. It is free to use and runs around the clock.

How to Search Police Records Online

Edgecombe County offers online tools for police record searches. The Sheriff's Office website has a jail booking portal under its online services tab. You can search by name to find current inmates and recent bookings. This is a fast way to check if someone was arrested in Edgecombe County.

The North Carolina eCourts portal also covers Edgecombe County. You can search criminal case records by name or case number at nccourts.gov. The system shows case dates, charges, and court outcomes. For copies of full documents, contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (252) 641-7800. The courthouse is at 301 St. Andrew St, Suite 202, in Tarboro. The clerk can pull up police records tied to court cases in Edgecombe County.

The NC Department of Adult Correction runs a statewide offender search tool. It shows state prison records but does not include county jail data. For local jail records, contact the Edgecombe County detention center.

Edgecombe County Government Resources

The Edgecombe County government website links to many public offices that handle police records and related data.

From the county site you can find contact details for the Sheriff's Office, the Clerk of Court, and other departments. The site also lists phone numbers and office hours for all county agencies. If you are not sure where to start your search for police records in Edgecombe County, the main county page is a good first step. It points you to the right office based on the type of record you need.

Edgecombe County Detention Center

The detention center falls under the Sheriff's Office. It has a rated capacity of 255 inmates. Captain Oliver Washington serves as detention commander, and Lt. Tocorya Cohen is the chief jailer. You can reach the detention center at (252) 641-7923 for booking and inmate questions.

Inmate searches are possible through the Sheriff's Office website. You can also use the NC Department of Public Safety site for state-level records. The detention center keeps booking records, release dates, and charge details for anyone held in Edgecombe County. Visitation rules and hours are set by the Sheriff's Office. Call ahead to confirm the schedule before you visit. All police records from the detention center are public under the North Carolina Public Records Act, N.C.G.S. Chapter 132.

Note: Some records may be redacted to protect ongoing investigations or victim privacy.

Police Records from Local Departments

Several towns in Edgecombe County have their own police forces. Rocky Mount Police Department is at 330 S Church St and can be reached at (252) 972-1477. Tarboro Police Department is at 318 N Main St with a phone number of (252) 641-4247. Pinetops Police is at 101 E Hamlet St, phone (252) 827-5014.

Each department keeps its own set of police records. If an incident took place within city limits, the local department likely has the report. Contact the town police first for records from their area. The Sheriff's Office handles records for areas outside of town limits in Edgecombe County. Fingerprinting is available at the Sheriff's Office for $5. Rocky Mount Police charges $10 for county residents and $25 for those outside the county.

Edgecombe County Court Records

The Clerk of Superior Court in Edgecombe County maintains all criminal case files. Clerk Carol Allen White oversees this office at 301 St. Andrew St, Suite 202, in Tarboro. The phone number is (252) 641-7800. You can search for criminal cases, view case status, and get copies of court documents here.

Public access terminals are set up at the courthouse for self-service searches. You can look up cases by name or case number. For certified copies, fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay the required fee. The clerk handles warrant searches as well. Court records in Edgecombe County include charges, court dates, plea entries, and final rulings. These records are public under North Carolina law and can be viewed by anyone with a valid reason.

Edgecombe County Sex Offender Search

The North Carolina Sex Offender Registry covers all of Edgecombe County. You can search by name, address, or zip code at sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. The registry is free to use. It shows photos, addresses, and offense details for registered sex offenders in Edgecombe County.

The Sheriff's Office also keeps a local list of registered offenders. This is part of their police records system. You can ask at the office for details about offenders in your area. The registry is updated as offenders move or register new addresses in Edgecombe County. Both the state and local registries are public and can be used together for a fuller picture of registered sex offenders in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Edgecombe County. Make sure you search for police records in the right county based on where the incident took place.