Statesboro Police Blotter Search

Statesboro police blotter records document every arrest, incident report, and documented call handled by the Statesboro Police Department in Bulloch County. With about 35,226 residents, Statesboro is the county seat and home to Georgia Southern University, which gives the city a large student population that fluctuates with the academic calendar. The Statesboro Police Department handles all law enforcement within city limits and files police blotter entries for each event. Georgia's Open Records Act makes these records available, and state online systems offer additional search tools.

Statesboro Records in Bulloch County

Statesboro is the county seat and largest city in Bulloch County. The city has its own police department, so police blotter records for incidents inside Statesboro come from SPD. Outside city limits, the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office covers law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of the county. Georgia Southern University has its own campus police force as well, so incidents on campus grounds may be handled by university police rather than the Statesboro Police Department.

The presence of Georgia Southern means Statesboro has a unique pattern of police blotter activity compared to other cities its size. When classes are in session, the population swells with students, and call volume for the Statesboro Police Department goes up. Party-related calls, noise complaints, traffic incidents near campus, and alcohol-related offenses are more common during the school year. During summer and breaks, the volume drops. If you are looking for a police blotter record from Statesboro, knowing whether the incident happened on campus or in the city proper helps you contact the right agency.

Visit the Bulloch County police blotter page for county-level records and contacts.

Statesboro Police Blotter Info

The Statesboro Police Department provides law enforcement throughout the city. Officers patrol residential areas, business districts, and the areas around Georgia Southern University that fall within city limits. SPD responds to calls, investigates crimes, handles traffic enforcement, and creates the police blotter entries that become public records. The department's records section is where you request copies of reports.

Statesboro sees a variety of police blotter entries. Traffic stops and accidents on South Main Street, Northside Drive, and Veterans Memorial Parkway are common. Property crimes, thefts from vehicles, and shoplifting at local stores show up regularly. Domestic calls and disturbances from off-campus housing generate reports during the school year. Each call that results in a written report gets a case number. Having that number speeds up your request when you contact Statesboro PD for a police blotter copy.

Statesboro Police Blotter Records

Georgia's Open Records Act covers all police blotter records from the Statesboro Police Department. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, public records must be open for inspection and copying. Incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports from Statesboro officers are included. You do not need to provide a reason. Anyone can request police blotter records from Statesboro.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 gives the Statesboro Police Department three business days to respond to your request. They must either provide the records or give you a timeline and cost estimate. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page for standard paper. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, charges may apply at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid person who can handle the request. Most single-report requests from Statesboro come back quickly and cost very little. Write your request down to start the clock and create a record of the request.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exemptions that apply in Statesboro. Active investigations can be withheld. Juvenile records are sealed. Victim contact details and certain personal information get redacted. The basic facts of the police blotter entry remain public.

State Resources for Statesboro

State agencies maintain records tied to Statesboro police blotter data. The EPORTS system from the Georgia DPS stores crash reports, incident reports, and citations from state troopers. U.S. Highway 301 and State Route 67 pass through the Statesboro area. State patrol handles many crashes on these routes. A crash report costs $5.00. Incident reports are $2.00. Citations are free for the first copy.

The GBI Records Request Center handles open records requests for state investigations in Statesboro. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free to search for registered offenders in Statesboro. If you want to report something, the GBI online tip form is available at all times. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows people in state prison after a Bulloch County conviction. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, full criminal history records need written consent, but felony convictions are public.

Statesboro Police Record Fees

Fees for police blotter records in Statesboro follow state law. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page. Certified copies add a small surcharge. The DPS fee schedule outlines what all Georgia agencies can charge. The first quarter hour of staff search time is free for any Statesboro records request.

EPORTS fees are separate. A crash report from a state trooper near Statesboro is $5.00. Incident reports cost $2.00. The first citation is free. These prices cover only state-generated records. The Statesboro Police Department sets its own rates for local police blotter files within the bounds of state law. Most requests for a single Statesboro report run a few dollars total. Call (912) 764-9911 for a cost estimate before you submit your request.

Statesboro Police Blotter Resources

The EPORTS FAQ page answers common questions about searching for police blotter records through the state system. It covers report types, fees, processing times, and how to navigate the portal. If you need a state trooper report from the Statesboro area, this page walks you through the steps before you start your search.

The FAQ explains how to use the EPORTS system to find state patrol records near Statesboro.

If you see something suspicious in Statesboro or Bulloch County, the GBI accepts tips online around the clock. The tip form below lets you submit information directly to state investigators. This is separate from calling Statesboro PD, but tips submitted here may lead to police blotter activity if an investigation follows.

The GBI tip line is available at all hours for information about cases in Statesboro and across Georgia.

Nearby Cities

These cities are in the broader region around Statesboro. Each has its own law enforcement and separate police blotter records. Verify which agency handled an incident before you submit a records request to Statesboro PD.