Look Up Upson County Police Blotter

Upson County police blotter records document arrests, incidents, and crime reports from this central Georgia county. Thomaston is the county seat and the largest community. Sheriff Dan Kilgore leads the Upson County Sheriff's Office, which patrols unincorporated areas and operates the county jail. Public access to police blotter data from Upson County is protected by the Georgia Open Records Act. Whether you need an incident report, arrest log, or booking record, the sheriff's office and state-level online tools can help you find police blotter entries filed in Upson County.

Upson County Police Blotter Office

The Upson County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for police blotter records in the county. Sheriff Dan Kilgore runs operations from 235 Aviation Drive in Thomaston. The phone number is (706) 647-7411. Deputies handle law enforcement in unincorporated Upson County, and the office manages the county detention facility. Every booking creates a record that feeds into the police blotter.

Thomaston has its own police department that generates separate police blotter files for calls within city limits. If you are looking for a specific report from Upson County and are not sure who handled it, the sheriff's office can help sort out which agency has the file you need. The address of the incident determines jurisdiction. Staff at the Upson County Sheriff's Office deal with these questions regularly and can point you in the right direction quickly.

Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Bring a photo ID.

Upson County Police Blotter Open Records

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request police blotter entries from any agency in Upson County. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, any document an agency creates or keeps is a public record. That includes arrest reports, incident logs, and booking data from the Upson County Sheriff's Office. No reason is needed to make a request.

The agency must respond within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Upson County typically meets this window for routine police blotter requests. Standard copies cost up to 10 cents per page. The first quarter hour of search time is free. After that, you may be charged at an hourly rate based on the lowest-paid qualified employee. Most single-report requests from Upson County cost well under $10.

Certain records fall under exemptions in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Active investigation files and confidential informant details may be held back. The initial police blotter entry from Upson County is almost always available to the public.

Note: Submit your request in writing to start the three-day clock and keep a record of when you asked.

State Patrol Police Blotter in Upson County

Georgia State Patrol troopers handle incidents on state highways running through Upson County. Routes like SR 74 and US 19 see regular trooper activity. State patrol police blotter records are filed separately from Upson County sheriff's reports.

Get state patrol records through the EPORTS online portal. Crash reports cost $5.00. Incident reports are $2.00. Citations are free for the first copy. Upson County reports are generally ready within three to five business days. EPORTS saves you a trip to a state office when you need a police blotter record from state troopers who patrol Upson County.

The EPORTS FAQ page explains how to request state-level police blotter records from Upson County online.

Upson County Police Blotter Data

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation gathers crime data from law enforcement agencies in Upson County. The GBI does not patrol local streets. It helps with major investigations, lab work, and data analysis. The GBI Records Request Center handles open records requests for their files.

Criminal history records follow different rules. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 requires consent from the person whose record you want unless you are only searching Georgia felony convictions, which are public. The GBI maintains the Georgia Sex Offender Registry, free to search for offenders in Upson County. Tips can be submitted through the GBI online tip form.

Upson County Offender Search

People serving state prison time after an Upson County conviction can be found through the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search. The tool shows current inmates with photos when they are available. This covers state prison only. People in the Upson County jail or federal facilities are not included.

For current jail inmates, contact the Upson County Sheriff's Office at (706) 647-7411. Booking records are public under Georgia law. They list each person in custody along with their charges and booking date. This information is part of the Upson County police blotter. Having a full name and approximate date makes the search faster for staff.

Note: The corrections database only shows people sentenced to state prison, not those awaiting trial in Upson County.

Upson County Police Record Fees

Police blotter record fees in Upson County follow Georgia state rules. Standard copies are up to 10 cents a page. Certified copies add $2.00. The first 15 minutes of search time are free at any Upson County agency. The DPS fee schedule shows what agencies can charge.

EPORTS prices for state patrol records from Upson County are $5.00 for crash reports, $2.00 for incident reports, and free for your first citation. These apply only to state-generated records. The Upson County Sheriff's Office sets its own pricing for local police blotter documents. Call ahead to check costs if it matters. Most requests for a single report stay well under $10.

Reading Upson County Incident Reports

A police blotter entry from Upson County contains the date, time, and location of the incident. It includes a narrative of what happened. If there was an arrest, the report lists the person's name, charges filed, and the arresting officer. A case number ties all the related documents together for that Upson County event.

Georgia law requires redaction of certain details before release. Phone numbers, day and month of birth, and medical information are removed from Upson County police blotter files. The year of birth stays in the report. Addresses may be partially blocked. You get a version that protects personal privacy while providing the facts. If you are a party to the case in Upson County, you may be able to get a more complete copy. Attorneys working on related matters can sometimes request less-redacted versions through proper channels.

Verify Upson County Sheriff's Office contact details through the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory before making a request.

State-level investigative files related to Upson County cases can be requested through the GBI portal.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Upson County. An incident near a county line might be filed by a neighboring agency. Confirm the exact location before requesting police blotter records.