Access East Point Police Blotter

East Point police blotter records track crime reports and law enforcement activity in this south Fulton County city just below Atlanta. The East Point Police Department handles all incidents within city limits for a population of about 38,270 residents. Officers file police blotter entries for arrests, burglaries, auto thefts, traffic crashes, domestic calls, and other incidents across the city. East Point sits near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and its proximity to the airport and major highways creates a mix of police activity. These police blotter records are public under Georgia law.

East Point and Fulton County Records

East Point is in Fulton County, Georgia's most populated county. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail system, and people arrested by East Point police get booked into the Fulton County Jail. That creates two record sources for a single East Point police blotter arrest. The police department keeps the incident report and arrest paperwork. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office holds the booking and custody data. If you need the full picture, contact both agencies.

Fulton County is large and has many cities within its borders, each with their own police force. East Point borders Atlanta to the north and College Park to the south. The boundaries between these cities can be confusing, and a police blotter record might be filed by any one of several departments depending on exactly where the incident took place. For anything right on the East Point city line, it is worth checking with the neighboring department too.

Court records from East Point police blotter cases go through the Fulton County court system. The Fulton County Clerk of Court keeps case files once charges move past the arrest stage.

East Point Police Department Details

The East Point Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. Call (404) 559-6226 for records requests and general questions about East Point police blotter entries. The department handles patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community engagement programs. Officers cover residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors along Camp Creek Parkway and Main Street, and the areas near MARTA stations within East Point. Every call that generates a written report goes into the East Point police blotter.

To get a copy of an East Point police blotter record, contact the records division. Walk-in requests are processed during business hours. Bring the date, location, or case number if you have it. Written open records requests start the three-day clock under Georgia law. For simple reports, same-day service may be available for walk-in visitors when staff can locate the file quickly. More involved requests that need searching may take up to three business days.

Open Records for East Point Police Blotter

Georgia's Open Records Act covers all East Point police blotter entries. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, every document a government agency creates or receives is a public record. Arrest reports, incident logs, crash data, and call records from the East Point Police Department are all included. You do not need to give a reason for requesting police blotter records. Anyone can ask for them.

The East Point Police Department has three business days to respond to your request, as set by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page for standard paper. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, the department can bill at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the task. For a single East Point police blotter report, total costs are usually just a few dollars at most.

Certain records are exempt. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lets agencies withhold files from active investigations or cases where release could compromise ongoing work. Confidential informant identities are always protected. Medical information, partial birth dates, and phone numbers get redacted from East Point police blotter entries before they go to the public. But the core incident report, what happened and where, is almost always available.

Note: If the East Point Police Department denies your request, Georgia law requires them to cite the specific statutory exemption.

State Police Blotter Resources

State patrol reports from highways near East Point are filed separately from city police blotter records. I-85, I-285, and several state routes pass through or near the city, and state troopers handle many traffic incidents on those roads. Pull state patrol reports through the EPORTS portal. Crash reports cost $5.00. Incident reports are $2.00. Citations are free for the first copy. These records are not part of the East Point police blotter. They are filed by the Georgia State Patrol.

Criminal history records are managed by the GBI under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. Felony conviction data is public. Other criminal history checks need consent from the person named. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in East Point for free. The GBI tip line accepts online submissions about crime in the area at any time of day.

For people in state prison after an East Point police blotter case, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows current inmates with photos when available. This tool covers state prisons only. It does not include the Fulton County Jail or federal facilities.

East Point Police Record Fees

Fees for East Point police blotter records follow state law. Standard copies run up to 10 cents per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the department charges at the rate of the lowest-paid qualified employee. Most single-report requests from the East Point Police Department cost only a few dollars total. Certified copies may carry an extra charge beyond the standard rate.

EPORTS fees are separate. A crash report filed by a state trooper near East Point costs $5.00. An incident report is $2.00 per copy. The DPS fee schedule covers the full list of charges for state agency records. If you need both East Point police blotter records and state patrol records from the same incident, plan to pay each agency for its own files. The Georgia Code on LexisNexis has the full text of fee statutes for reference.

East Point Police Blotter Tools

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory helps you find the right contact at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for jail and booking records from East Point police blotter arrests. The county sheriff runs the jail where East Point arrestees are booked.

The GBI Records Request Center lets you submit open records requests for state-level investigative files. If the GBI was involved in a case connected to an East Point police blotter entry, this is the portal for requesting those documents.

Nearby Cities

These cities border or are close to East Point. Each has its own police department that creates separate police blotter records. Check the incident location to know which agency to contact.