Search Henry County Police Blotter

Henry County police blotter records cover arrests, crime reports, and incident data across this fast-growing county south of Atlanta with McDonough as the county seat. Sheriff Reginald Scandrett leads the Henry County Sheriff's Office, which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and runs the county jail. You can search police blotter entries through the sheriff's office, by phone or in person, or by using state databases that include Henry County. Georgia's Open Records Act protects the public's right to access initial police reports, and several online tools let you search arrest records and offender information linked to Henry County at no cost.

Henry County Sheriff's Office Police Blotter

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is located at 120 Henry Pkwy in McDonough. Sheriff Reginald Scandrett heads the department. The main phone number is (770) 288-7101. The office handles jail operations, warrant service, courthouse security, and civil process across Henry County. All booking records and arrest data from the sheriff's office feed into the Henry County police blotter.

Henry County also has the Henry County Police Department, which is a separate agency. The police department handles patrol, investigations, and calls for service in unincorporated areas. Several cities within the county run their own police departments too. Stockbridge and McDonough each have local police forces. Which agency you contact for police blotter records depends on where the incident took place in Henry County. If it was in a city, start with that city's police. For unincorporated areas, try the county police department. For jail and booking data, go to the sheriff's office.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, police blotter records are public in Henry County. The initial incident report is open to anyone. You do not need a reason. The office has three business days to respond per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

Henry County Police Blotter Records

The Georgia Open Records Act gives everyone the right to request police blotter records from agencies in Henry County. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 defines public records broadly, covering arrest reports, incident logs, booking sheets, and more. You do not have to be a Henry County resident. You do not need to explain your reason for asking.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, agencies must respond within three business days. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page, and the first 15 minutes of staff time are free. Certain records are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Active investigations and pending prosecutions can lead agencies to withhold files. Confidential source names stay sealed. But the initial police blotter entry is almost always open to the public in Henry County. Written requests create a paper trail and start the response deadline. Send yours to the agency that handled the call.

Note: Henry County has multiple law enforcement agencies. Make sure you direct your request to the right one for the fastest response.

State Patrol Police Blotter in Henry County

Georgia State Patrol troopers generate their own police blotter records in Henry County, especially on I-75 and I-675. Crashes, traffic enforcement, and DUI stops on state highways all get documented separately from county agencies. The EPORTS portal is how you request those records.

Crash reports on EPORTS cost $5.00. Incident reports are $2.00. Your first citation is free. Additional citations within 24 hours cost $1.00 each. Most reports are available in three to five business days. Henry County has major interstate highways running through it, so state patrol activity is constant. If the incident was on I-75, I-675, or any state route, start with EPORTS for the Henry County police blotter record.

State patrol records are separate from county police and sheriff records in Henry County. Each agency keeps its own files.

Henry County Police Blotter Data

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains crime data that includes Henry County cases. The GBI assists local agencies with major investigations, lab work, and data collection. You can file open records requests through the GBI Records Request Center. Criminal history records require the subject's consent under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, unless the record is a Georgia felony conviction.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free to search for offenders in the Henry County area. The GDC offender search shows state prison inmates but does not include the Henry County jail. For jail info, call (770) 288-7101.

Henry County Police Report Information

A police blotter entry from Henry County includes the date, time, and location of the incident. It describes what happened. Arrests list the person's name, charges, and the arresting officer. Henry County is a large and growing area, so the volume of reports is higher than in many parts of the state. Hundreds of new entries appear each week.

Some facts get removed from public copies. Georgia law requires that phone numbers, exact birth dates, and medical details be redacted from police blotter records in Henry County. The redacted copy is what the public sees. Parties to the case or their attorneys may qualify for a more complete version. Check the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory for current contact details at the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

Use this directory to verify sheriff contact information for any Georgia county, including Henry County.

Henry County Record Fees

Fees for police blotter records in Henry County follow the state guidelines in the Open Records Act. Standard copies cost up to 10 cents per page. Certified copies add $2.00 on top. The first quarter hour of search time is free. After that, agencies bill at the rate of the lowest-paid qualified worker. The DPS fee schedule provides the full breakdown.

EPORTS crash reports are $5.00 and incident reports are $2.00 for state patrol records. Each agency in Henry County may have slightly different local rates. Call ahead to confirm costs before sending a request.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes several cities with their own police departments. Police blotter records may be held by the city, the county police department, or the sheriff's office, depending on where the incident occurred in Henry County.

Other communities in Henry County include Hampton, Locust Grove, and parts of the south metro Atlanta area. Police blotter records from these locations come through local police or the Henry County Police Department.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Henry County. For incidents near the county line, check with both agencies to find out who handled the call.