Wheeler County Recent Arrests

Wheeler County recent arrest records are managed by Sheriff Glenn Giles from the office in Alamo. This small south-central Georgia county has about 7,800 residents and covers mostly rural land. Arrest records from Wheeler County are public, and anyone can request them. You can check who was booked into the Wheeler County jail, see what charges were filed, and find out if bond was set. Between the local sheriff's office and Georgia's statewide databases, there are several ways to look up Wheeler County arrest information.

Wheeler County Sheriff Recent Arrests

Sheriff Glenn Giles leads the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office at 21 West Forest Avenue in Alamo. This is the main law enforcement agency for the county. The office runs the jail, patrols rural and town areas, and handles all bookings. When someone gets arrested in Wheeler County, staff at the jail create a record with the person's name, charges, bond, and personal details.

Wheeler County has a small population, so arrest volume is lower than what you would see in metro areas. But every arrest still goes through the same booking process. The jail log is maintained and updated as people come in and out. You can call 912-568-7107 to ask about a current inmate or a recent booking. Staff can check the roster and share basic info over the phone. If you need a written record, you will want to submit a request in person or by mail to the sheriff's office.

How to Search Wheeler County Recent Arrests

Call the sheriff at 912-568-7107 for the fastest check on a Wheeler County arrest. Provide a name and the staff will look at the current jail log. For official copies, file an open records request. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires a response within three business days. A copy fee may apply but is usually small.

Wheeler County does not have an online jail roster. That makes the phone your best local option. For online searching, state databases fill the gap. The Georgia E-Access system lets you look up court cases by name. It covers Wheeler County filings and shows charges, court dates, and outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal is another free tool that works well for finding docket entries tied to Wheeler County arrests.

The Georgia Crime Information Center holds statewide arrest data from all Georgia law enforcement agencies. The GCIC is the backbone of criminal records in the state. The screenshot below shows the GCIC main page, which explains how arrest records and criminal histories are maintained in Georgia.

The GCIC collects data reported by the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office and makes it part of the statewide record system.

Georgia Law and Wheeler County Recent Arrests

Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, anyone arrested in Wheeler County must appear before a judge within 48 hours. The booking record gets made right when the arrest happens. It holds the name, date of birth, charges, arrest date and time, and bond amount. Booking photos are taken at the jail and are part of the public record.

Wheeler County reports its arrest data to the GCIC under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19. This means local booking data feeds into the state system. The Felon Search tool and the Department of Corrections offender search both use this data. If someone went from a Wheeler County arrest to a felony conviction or prison time, those tools will show it.

Some arrest records can be restricted later. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, first offenders who finish their sentence can apply for record restriction. If you search for someone in Wheeler County and find nothing, the record may have been restricted, expunged, or the charges were dropped before a formal case was filed.

Court Records for Wheeler County Arrests

Wheeler County sits in the Oconee Judicial Circuit. Cases that begin with a local arrest move through the court system starting with Magistrate Court. Bond hearings and first appearances happen there. Superior Court takes felony cases. The clerk of court in Alamo keeps all case files once charges are formally filed.

You can look up court records from Wheeler County arrests using E-Access or re:SearchGA online. Both let you search by name and track a case from start to finish. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory is helpful if you need to confirm the Wheeler County office contact info or reach a neighboring sheriff. Court records give you more than the booking record alone. They show plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentencing details tied to a Wheeler County arrest.

Note: Some Wheeler County court records may take several days to show up in the online systems after the arrest occurs.

Cities in Wheeler County

Wheeler County includes the city of Alamo, the county seat, along with the small community of Glenwood. All arrests in Wheeler County go through the sheriff's office. Alamo does not have a separate police force, so the sheriff covers the entire county.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Wheeler County. Each one runs its own booking facility and maintains separate arrest records.