Stonecrest Police Blotter Access

Stonecrest police blotter records are handled by the DeKalb County Police Department, which provides law enforcement for this city of about 61,000 in eastern DeKalb County. Stonecrest incorporated in 2017 but relies on county police services rather than operating its own police force. All incident reports, arrest records, and crash data for Stonecrest go through the DeKalb County system. You can request Stonecrest police blotter entries through the county police department or through state-run online portals that serve all of Georgia.

DeKalb County Handles Stonecrest Records

Stonecrest is in DeKalb County and uses the DeKalb County Police Department for patrol and law enforcement. The city does not have its own police force. When officers respond to a call in Stonecrest, the report gets filed with the DeKalb County Police Department. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes bookings for people arrested in Stonecrest. Both agencies create records that tie into the Stonecrest police blotter.

For incidents inside Stonecrest, contact the DeKalb County Police Department at (770) 724-7710. For jail and booking info, the sheriff's office handles those records. Criminal cases from Stonecrest move to the DeKalb County court system. For more details on county-level records and how to request them, see the DeKalb County police blotter page.

Because Stonecrest is a newer city, some people still think of it as unincorporated DeKalb. The policing setup has not changed much since incorporation. County police still patrol Stonecrest the same way they did before.

Stonecrest Police Blotter Info

The DeKalb County Police Department serves as the law enforcement agency for Stonecrest. The department operates out of precincts across the county, and the precinct covering the Stonecrest area handles calls in the eastern part of DeKalb. Officers write incident reports, process arrests, and file crash data for events in Stonecrest. Each report gets assigned a case number used to track the records.

To request a Stonecrest police blotter record, call the DeKalb County Police Department at (770) 724-7710. Have the date and address of the incident ready. A case number speeds up the search. The records division processes open records requests during business hours. You can submit requests by phone, in person, or in writing. Written requests are best because they formally start the three-day response clock.

Stonecrest Police Blotter Open Records

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to request police blotter records for incidents in Stonecrest. Since the DeKalb County Police Department handles Stonecrest law enforcement, your open records request goes to the county agency. The law covers all documents created or maintained by the department. Incident reports, arrest logs, and crash records for Stonecrest addresses are all included.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the DeKalb County Police Department must respond within three business days. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the department can charge at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the Stonecrest records request. For a single incident report, costs are typically low. Routine Stonecrest police blotter requests usually get processed within the three-day window.

Exemptions listed in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 can limit access. Active investigations may be withheld. Confidential source identities are protected. The basic Stonecrest police blotter entry, showing what was reported at a particular address, is almost always open to the public.

Note: Include the exact Stonecrest address in your request so staff can locate the right report quickly in the DeKalb County system.

Stonecrest Police Blotter Records

The Georgia EPORTS system handles state patrol reports from the Stonecrest area. Interstate 20 passes through the southern edge of Stonecrest, and state troopers handle crashes and stops on that highway. Crash reports cost $5.00. Incident reports run $2.00. Citations are free for the first copy. These reports are separate from DeKalb County Police records and cover only state trooper activity near Stonecrest.

The GBI Records Request Center takes open records requests for GBI investigations. You can search the Georgia Sex Offender Registry for free. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history records need the subject's consent unless the search is limited to Georgia felony convictions. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows people in state prison, including those convicted in Stonecrest-area cases. If you have tips about a crime, the GBI tip line is available around the clock.

Stonecrest Police Blotter Fees

Fees for Stonecrest police blotter records follow state law. Standard copies are up to 10 cents per page. Certified copies cost a little more. The DPS fee schedule details what Georgia agencies can charge for search time and document production. The first quarter hour of search time is free for any Stonecrest records request submitted to the DeKalb County Police Department.

EPORTS charges fixed rates for state patrol records. A crash report is $5.00. An incident report is $2.00. Citations are free for the first copy. These fees apply only to state trooper records from near Stonecrest, not to DeKalb County Police files. The county department may charge different rates for its own Stonecrest police blotter records within the limits state law allows. Call (770) 724-7710 to check current fees.

GBI Records for Stonecrest Cases

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation handles major crime investigations that go beyond local police resources. The GBI Records Request Center is where you submit open records requests for any GBI investigations connected to Stonecrest or the broader DeKalb County area. The GBI steps in when local agencies ask for help with serious cases.

GBI records are separate from the DeKalb County Police files. You would need to submit requests to both agencies if both were involved in a Stonecrest case.

Stonecrest Crime Tip Submission

If you have information about a crime in Stonecrest or anywhere in Georgia, you can submit a tip to the GBI online. The GBI tip submission page is available at all hours. Tips can be anonymous. This resource helps law enforcement in the Stonecrest area and across the state follow up on leads that the public provides.

Tips submitted through this portal go directly to GBI investigators who work with Stonecrest-area law enforcement when needed.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Stonecrest in the DeKalb County area. Each one has its own police blotter records. If an incident happened near a city border, check with the neighboring agency as well.