Catoosa County Recent Arrests

Catoosa County recent arrests are handled by the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office in Ringgold. This small county sits in the far northwest corner of Georgia, right on the Tennessee state line. About 67,000 people live here. Sheriff Gary Sisk oversees the jail and all booking records for the county. You can look up recent arrest data by calling the office or using state databases that cover Catoosa County. This page explains the main ways to search for those records and what kind of info you can expect to get back.

Catoosa County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Gary Sisk runs the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office. The office handles law enforcement for the county and runs the jail. Every arrest made in Catoosa County goes through this office for booking. Staff log the person's name, charges, and bond info when they come in. The jail is the main place to check when you need recent arrest data from this area.

You can reach the sheriff's office at 706-935-2424. The mailing address is PO Box 909, Ringgold, GA 30736. Call and ask about a specific person by name and date of birth. The staff will check the system and tell you if someone is in custody or has been recently booked. Walk-in visits work too. Bring your ID and the staff can pull up records and print copies for you. Catoosa County is small enough that the jail staff tends to respond quickly to these kinds of requests.

The Georgia Crime Information Center also holds arrest data from Catoosa County. The GBI runs this database and it has criminal history info from all 159 counties in the state. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some records can be restricted if charges were dropped. But most arrest data from Catoosa County stays in the system.

Search Catoosa County Recent Arrest Records

The best way to find recent arrests in Catoosa County is to call the sheriff's office directly. Give them the person's full name and date of birth. They can check the jail log and tell you right away if someone is booked in or was recently processed. This is faster than any online method for current Catoosa County bookings.

For a formal request, use Georgia's Open Records Act. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, you have the right to ask for arrest records from any law enforcement agency in the state. Catoosa County must respond within three business days. The request can be made in writing or in person at the sheriff's office. There may be a fee for copies, but the records are public and the office cannot refuse to hand them over without a legal reason.

You can also go to the office in Ringgold. Staff can look up booking records and make prints. Bring ID. If the record is from a while back, it might take more time to pull from the files. Catoosa County keeps these records on hand even after a person has been let out of jail. The booking data stays in the system for future searches.

Note: Arrests made by Ringgold Police or Fort Oglethorpe Police are also booked through the Catoosa County jail.

What Catoosa County Recent Arrest Records Include

An arrest record from the Catoosa County jail holds the basic facts about the booking. Each file is made at the time a person is brought in. The record stays on file after release. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, officers must bring an arrested person before a judge within a set time frame. So booking records are made quickly after the arrest happens.

A typical Catoosa County arrest record will show the person's full name, date of birth, and physical traits. It lists the booking date and time. The charges at arrest are in the file, along with the bond amount if one has been set. The arresting agency is also listed. In Catoosa County, that could be the sheriff's office, Ringgold Police, or the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department. If the person was released, the date and conditions of release are also part of the record.

Booking photos are included as well. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 controls how mugshots can be used. The law stops websites from posting these photos and then charging for removal. The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office can still share booking photos through an open records request, but there are rules about how those images are used after they leave the office.

Georgia Databases Covering Catoosa County Recent Arrests

Georgia has state-level tools that hold arrest records from Catoosa County. These can help when the local office does not have what you need or when you want a broader picture. The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search portal, which is one of the free tools the state offers.

The Felon Search tool lets you look up felony convictions across the state, including cases that started with a Catoosa County arrest.

The Felon Search database is free. You type in a name and it shows felony records from all over Georgia. If a person was arrested in Catoosa County and later convicted of a felony, this tool will have it. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people who went from a local arrest to state prison. It shows their current status and location. Both tools are open to the public and cost nothing to use.

The Georgia E-Access system covers court records from Catoosa County courts. This includes Superior Court and State Court filings. You can search by name and see charges, court dates, and outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal is another option for court records from the county. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also has a directory with contact info for every sheriff in the state.

Court Records After a Catoosa County Arrest

Once a person is arrested in Catoosa County, the case goes to court. Catoosa County is part of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. The Magistrate Court handles first appearances. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court handles most misdemeanors. Each court makes records that tie back to the original arrest.

Court records add to what you can find beyond the jail booking file. They show how the case moved through the system. You can see hearing dates, motions filed, plea deals, and final outcomes. If charges were dropped or the person was found not guilty, that shows up in the court file too. For Catoosa County, these records can be searched through the state tools listed above or by contacting the Clerk of Court in Ringgold directly.

Cities in Catoosa County

Catoosa County has a few towns. Ringgold is the county seat. Fort Oglethorpe is the other main city in the county. All arrests in Catoosa County are booked through the sheriff's office jail. City police departments make arrests too, but the booking goes through the county system.

Communities in Catoosa County include Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, and Lakeview.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Catoosa County. If you are not sure where an arrest was processed, check the booking agency on the record. Each county keeps its own jail and arrest files.