Moore County Arrest Records

Moore County police blotter records are maintained by Sheriff Ronnie Fields and the Sheriff's Office in Carthage, North Carolina. The county runs a detention center with a capacity of 272 inmates and offers an online inmate search tool. You can view all inmates at the facility, search by name, and see mugshots, charges, court dates, and bond information. The detention center sits at 302 South McNeill Street in Carthage, NC 28327.

Moore County Detention Center

The Moore County Detention Center is at 302 South McNeill Street in Carthage. The mailing address is PO Drawer 159. You can call (910) 947-2980 for general information. The fax number is (910) 947-3889. Captain William "Bill" Flint serves as jail administrator and can be reached at (910) 947-7800 or wflint@moorecountync.gov.

The facility holds up to 272 inmates. Lt. Shannon Garner is the assistant administrator at (910) 947-7802. The Records Unit is led by Sgt. Earl Huskins at (910) 947-7814 with hours from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. After hours, contact the shift supervisor for records questions.

The online inmate search lets you click "View all inmates" to see everyone in the jail. You can also type a name in the search box for a quick lookup. Click on any inmate's name to see their mugshot, address, charges, court date, and bond amount. This is the main police blotter tool for Moore County.

Police Blotter Records Search

Moore County makes police blotter data easy to find through the online inmate search. The Records Unit has extended hours that run from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, which is later than most county offices. This gives you more time to request records in person or by phone.

Sgt. Bobby Wallace handles transportation at (910) 947-7808. When inmates need to go to court or get moved to another facility, the transport unit takes care of it. These movements create additional records that become part of the police blotter system.

Court records for Moore County are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Carthage. You can search for cases through the NC eCourts portal. This free tool lets you find criminal cases by name or case number across all counties in North Carolina.

Statewide Resources for Moore County

State tools go beyond the local Moore County police blotter. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers people in state prison or on supervision. The NC Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders near Carthage and Southern Pines.

• Moore County online inmate search for current bookings
• Records Unit at (910) 947-7814 for detailed requests
• NC eCourts for court case data across all counties
• NC Adult Correction for state prison records
• SBI background checks for full state history

The SBI background check gives a statewide criminal history. A name check costs $14. A fingerprint check costs $38. This is the best way to get records from multiple counties at once.

Note: The Moore County Records Unit stays open until 6:00 PM, later than most county offices in the state.

Moore County Police Blotter Details

Moore County sits in the sandhills part of North Carolina. Carthage serves as the county seat. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county and runs the local detention center. Every arrest creates a police blotter record that includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. These records are public under North Carolina law and can be requested by anyone.

The booking process in Moore County follows state standards. When a deputy makes an arrest, the person is brought to the jail for processing. Staff take photos, collect fingerprints, and record the charges. A magistrate reviews the case and sets bond. If the person posts bond, they go home with a court date. If they cannot post bond, they stay in jail until court. All of these steps create documents that become part of the police blotter.

Court records for Moore County are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Carthage. You can visit the courthouse during business hours to look up cases. The NC eCourts portal also covers Moore County for online searches. Both paths give you access to charges, court dates, and case outcomes. Under N.C.G.S. 132-6, these records are open to everyone.

Records and Public Access

North Carolina has strong public records laws that protect your right to see police blotter data from Moore County. You do not need to live in the county or give a reason for your request. The law says that public records must be open for inspection during normal hours. This covers arrest records, booking logs, court files, and incident reports.

Copy fees may apply when you request printed documents from Moore County offices. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. But viewing records in person is always free. The Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court both handle public records requests. If you need records by mail, send a written request with details about what you are looking for.

For records beyond the local police blotter, state tools help fill the gaps. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers people in state prison. The SBI background check gives a full criminal history from all 100 counties. The NC Sex Offender Registry tracks registered offenders in Carthage and across Moore County. Using these tools together with local records gives you the most complete picture of someone's criminal history in North Carolina.

Moore County Records Law

North Carolina law gives everyone the right to see police blotter records from Moore County. N.C.G.S. 132-6 requires that public records be open to inspection. This covers arrest records, jail booking data, and court case files. The Sheriff's Office at 302 South McNeill Street in Carthage accepts records requests. The Clerk of Court handles court files.

Moore County's online inmate search is one of the best tools for checking the police blotter. You can view all inmates or search by name. Each record shows a mugshot, charges, court date, and bond amount. The Records Unit stays open until 6:00 PM, later than most offices. For court records, the NC eCourts portal covers all of Moore County. Copy fees apply for printed documents, but online searches and in-person viewing are free.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County. Each has its own police blotter and detention center with separate arrest records.