Find East Point Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in East Point are made by the East Point Police Department and processed through the Fulton County jail system. East Point sits in Fulton County just southwest of Atlanta with a population of about 38,270. When someone is arrested in East Point, they get booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office keeps the booking and jail records for the whole county. You can look up recent arrest records from East Point using the county inmate search, state databases, and open records requests filed with the police department or the sheriff.
East Point Quick Facts
East Point Police Department Recent Arrests
The East Point Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. It is at 2727 E Main St in East Point. Officers make arrests for all types of charges, from DUI and theft to drug offenses, assault, and outstanding warrants. Call 404-559-6226 to reach the department. After an arrest in East Point, the person gets moved to the Fulton County Jail in downtown Atlanta for booking. The East Point PD keeps its own arrest reports, but the jail and booking record goes through the Fulton County system.
East Point sits right next to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The location brings a lot of traffic through the area. The city also borders Atlanta, College Park, and South Fulton. That means plenty of overlap with other jurisdictions from time to time. The East Point police force runs patrol, investigations, and partners with Fulton County on warrant sweeps and joint operations when needed. If you want to check on a recent arrest in East Point, the Fulton County inmate search or a call to the jail is the fastest route.
Georgia law under O.C.G.A. 17-4-27 allows East Point police to arrest someone with or without a warrant when they have probable cause. Most arrests come from traffic stops, 911 calls, or active warrants. Once the officer makes an arrest, the person is taken to the Fulton County Jail. That is where booking takes place and the record gets created in the county system.
| Department | East Point Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 E Main St East Point, GA 30344 |
| Phone | 404-559-6226 |
Fulton County Sheriff and East Point Booking Records Recent Arrests
Sheriff Pat Labat runs the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff manages the Fulton County Jail, serves warrants, and keeps booking records for East Point and all other cities in the county. Fulton County is one of the most populated counties in Georgia, and the jail handles a high volume of bookings every week. When someone gets arrested in East Point, their booking record enters the Fulton County system. The jail logs the person's name, charges, bond amount, booking photo, and date of arrest. This is the main source for recent arrest data tied to East Point.
The Fulton County inmate search tool lets you look up who is currently in custody. You search by name and the system shows results with charges, bond details, and booking info.
The Fulton County Sheriff jail page provides information on the county jail system where East Point arrests are processed and booked.
This page covers the Fulton County Jail, which handles all bookings for people arrested by the East Point Police Department and other agencies in the county.
Under O.C.G.A. 35-1-19, Georgia law requires agencies to send booking data to the Georgia Crime Information Center. Arrests in East Point feed into the state system as well. But the law also restricts how booking photos can be used. O.C.G.A. 10-1-393.5 says websites that post mugshots for profit must take them down free of charge within 30 days if asked. Arrest records from East Point are public, but there are limits on how booking photos get shared on the web.
| Sheriff | Pat Labat |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW, Floor 9 Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Phone | 404-612-3280 |
How to Search for East Point Recent Arrest Records
There are several ways to find recent arrests in East Point. The first step is the Fulton County inmate search on the sheriff's website. This is the fastest way to check if someone is in jail right now. Enter a name and see what shows up. If the person was released, the live search may not have their record. You would then need to file an open records request to get the data.
Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 gives the public the right to ask for arrest records from any agency. Initial arrest reports count as open records under the law. Anyone can request them. You do not need a reason. Put the request in writing and send it to the East Point Police Department or the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The agency has three business days to respond. They can charge for copies but not for the time staff spends pulling the records.
Court records add more detail. An arrest in East Point often leads to a case in Fulton County Superior Court or State Court. The E-Access Court Records portal lets you search case data from Georgia courts. The re:SearchGA tool covers many courts in the state as well. These show filings and case outcomes, so you get more than just the arrest. You can see what happened as the case moved through the court system.
State Databases for East Point Arrests Recent Arrests
Georgia runs state-level tools that include arrest data from East Point. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the main hub for criminal history records. It sits under the GBI and stores records from all agencies in the state. A criminal history check costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-35, the GCIC can release felony conviction records electronically, which means some records are available without a paper request.
The GDC Offender Search page shows how the state tracks people in prison, on parole, or under supervision, which may include individuals first arrested in East Point.
This state tool covers people in Georgia Department of Corrections custody and can show results connected to arrests that began in East Point or Fulton County.
The Georgia Felon Search is free. It shows people who served time in state prison. If someone arrested in East Point was later convicted of a felony and sent to prison, they may appear there. The GDC Offender Search covers current inmates, parolees, and people under supervision. The Sex Offender Registry is a separate tool for that specific record type.
Getting Arrest Records Restricted in East Point
If you were arrested in East Point and the case ended without a conviction, you may be able to get the record restricted. Georgia uses the term record restriction instead of expungement. The rules are laid out in O.C.G.A. 35-3-37. You can apply if your charges were dropped, dismissed, or you were acquitted at trial. Cases that ended with a nolle prosequi or dead docket may also qualify. Filing takes some effort and paperwork, and the process does not happen overnight.
Restriction does not erase the record entirely. It limits who has access. Law enforcement and certain agencies can still view restricted records. But a restricted arrest from East Point will not appear in most standard background checks. That matters a lot for people who want to move past an old case. Talk to a lawyer in Fulton County if you need help with the process. The Fulton County Superior Court Clerk handles the filings on the court side of things.
Fulton County Arrest Records
East Point is one of many cities in Fulton County. All arrests in the city go through the Fulton County Jail for booking. The sheriff's office manages jail records, warrant service, and bond processing for the whole county. For more on the Fulton County system, jail info, and other arrest record tools, check the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near East Point in the metro Atlanta area. Some share the Fulton County jail system. Others are in neighboring counties with their own booking process. If you need to find a recent arrest that did not happen in East Point, try one of these nearby cities.