Find Brookhaven Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Brookhaven are made by the Brookhaven Police Department and processed through the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Brookhaven has about 59,000 residents and sits in the northern part of DeKalb County, close to the Atlanta city line. The city runs its own police force that patrols and makes arrests. After a booking, records go into the DeKalb County jail system. You can search for recent arrest data using the DeKalb County inmate lookup, state databases like GCIC and the Felon Search, or by filing an open records request for specific cases in Brookhaven.
Brookhaven Quick Facts
Brookhaven Police Department Recent Arrests
The Brookhaven Police Department is at 2665 Buford Hwy NE in Brookhaven. Call 404-637-0636 to reach the department. This is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers patrol Brookhaven and handle calls that range from traffic violations and shoplifting to drug offenses, assault, and warrant service. When a Brookhaven officer makes an arrest, the person gets transported to the DeKalb County Jail for booking and processing.
The Brookhaven Police Department website has information about the department, community programs, and how to contact officers about arrest records.
Visit the Brookhaven PD site for details on the department's divisions, contact numbers, and public safety info for the city.
Brookhaven became a city in 2012. Before that, the area was unincorporated DeKalb County and relied on county police. Now Brookhaven has its own force. The department handles its own arrest reports and keeps records at its headquarters. If you need a copy of an arrest report from Brookhaven PD, you can file an open records request with the department directly. The department also works with DeKalb County on cases that cross city lines or involve county warrants.
| Department | Brookhaven Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2665 Buford Hwy NE Brookhaven, GA 30324 |
| Phone | 404-637-0636 |
DeKalb County Jail and Recent Arrest and Brookhaven Bookings
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail where all people arrested in Brookhaven get booked. After a Brookhaven officer brings someone in, jail staff takes a photo, logs fingerprints, and enters the charge info into the system. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the arresting agency. For arrests in Brookhaven, the arresting agency shows as Brookhaven Police Department.
The DeKalb County inmate lookup portal lets you search for people who are currently in custody at the county jail. You can search by name to find booking dates, charges, and bond information for recent arrests in Brookhaven. The portal updates on a regular basis, so new bookings from Brookhaven usually appear within a few hours. Go to the DeKalb County Inmate Lookup to start a search. If you cannot find someone online, call the sheriff's office at 404-298-8111 for help.
The jail holds people on fresh arrests, outstanding warrants, and probation violations. Some people bond out the same day. Others wait for a first appearance hearing before a magistrate sets their bond. The DeKalb County Magistrate Court handles these hearings for people arrested in Brookhaven and across the county. Bond amounts depend on the charge, the person's record, and whether they are a flight risk.
Note: The DeKalb County inmate lookup portal is the fastest way to check on someone arrested in Brookhaven.
State Resources for Brookhaven Recent Arrests
Georgia has several state-level tools that cover arrest records from Brookhaven. These databases pull data from law enforcement agencies across the state, so arrests made by Brookhaven PD end up in these systems after the booking goes through DeKalb County. Using one or more of these tools gives you a broader look at someone's criminal history beyond what the local jail roster shows.
The Georgia Crime Information Center is the main state repository for criminal history data. Every arrest in Brookhaven gets fed into the GCIC database through DeKalb County. You can check your own history for a $15 fee. Third parties need a signed release or a reason allowed under Georgia Code 35-3-37. The GCIC office is in Decatur and takes appointments for walk-in record inspections.
The re:SearchGA portal lets you look through court records from participating Georgia counties online.
You can use this tool to find court filings, case numbers, and hearing dates tied to arrests in Brookhaven and DeKalb County.
The Georgia Felon Search is free and shows people who served time in state prison. The GDC Offender Search covers people in state custody, on parole, or on probation. For court case data, the E-Access portal and re:SearchGA give online access to filings from participating courts. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every sheriff in the state if you need to check a neighboring county.
Arrest Laws in Brookhaven Recent Arrests
Georgia law governs how arrests happen in Brookhaven. Under Georgia Code 17-4-27, a Brookhaven police officer can arrest someone with a warrant or without one when probable cause exists. Warrant-based arrests need a magistrate to sign off before the officer serves it. Warrantless arrests happen when an officer sees a crime take place or has strong reason to believe the person committed one. Both types lead to the same booking process at the DeKalb County Jail.
Once someone is booked after an arrest in Brookhaven, the record becomes public in most cases. Under Georgia Code 35-1-19, law enforcement shares booking data with the state through the GCIC system. Georgia's Open Records Act under Code 50-18-72 gives anyone the right to request arrest records. You do not need to give a reason. Put your request in writing and send it to either Brookhaven PD or the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, depending on which record you need.
The agency has three business days to respond. They can charge for copies. If the request gets denied, you can appeal to the Georgia Attorney General or go to court. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and records tied to active investigations may be withheld. But most adult arrest records from Brookhaven are open. If you are looking for older records, a GCIC history check may be the best route since it covers the full state database going back years.
Brookhaven Arrest Court Cases
Arrests in Brookhaven lead to court cases in the DeKalb County system. Felonies go to Superior Court. Misdemeanors go to State Court. Magistrate Court handles first appearances and bond hearings. Each court creates a paper trail tied to the original arrest. If you want to follow a case from the arrest to the verdict, you need to check the court records in DeKalb County.
The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court keeps case files at the courthouse. You can go in person to view files at no cost. Copies have a per-page fee. For online searches, the E-Access portal may have DeKalb County case data. Search by name or case number. You can also try re:SearchGA for court records from participating counties. These tools show filing dates, charges, hearing schedules, and case dispositions tied to arrests in Brookhaven.
DeKalb County Arrest Records
Brookhaven is in DeKalb County, and all arrests in the city are booked at the DeKalb County Jail. The sheriff's office handles jail operations, inmate records, and warrant service for the whole county. For more on the DeKalb County jail system, court resources, and related arrest records, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Brookhaven in the northern metro Atlanta area. Some are in DeKalb County and share the same jail system. Others fall under neighboring counties. If you are searching for an arrest that was not in Brookhaven, one of these cities might be the right place to check.