Bladen County Booking Records Search

Bladen County 72 hour booking records show recent arrests made by the Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement in the county. The Bladen County Detention Center in Elizabethtown processes all bookings. Sheriff McVicker leads the office. Residents can search for recent arrest records by calling or visiting the Sheriff's Office. Booking records include charges, arrest dates, and bond amounts. Bladen County covers 879 square miles in southeastern North Carolina, making it the fourth largest county in the state. It is known as the "Mother of Counties" because 55 other counties were carved from its original borders.

Bladen County 72 Hour Booking Overview

Sheriff McVicker has served the Bladen County Sheriff's Office for over eight years. His office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. Deputies patrol Bladen County, investigate crimes, and arrest suspects. Once arrested, a person is taken to the detention center for booking. The 72 hour booking process creates a public record of that arrest. This record is kept on file and can be viewed by the public.

The Bladen County Sheriff's Office main number is 910-862-6960. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Emergency services stay open around the clock. The office runs a Safe Zone Program that provides a meetup spot for internet purchase exchanges. This area is under 24 hour camera surveillance. The Safe Zone can also be used for court-ordered child visitation exchanges. The Sheriff encourages people to bring a friend or family member to any exchange or to tell someone about their plans before going.

The Bladen County Sheriff's Office website provides details about law enforcement services and 72 hour booking records.

Contact the Sheriff's Office at 910-862-6960 for questions about recent arrests or booking records in Bladen County.

Bladen County Arrest Records and History

Bladen County has a long history in North Carolina. Highland Scots first settled the area in 1734. They came seeking religious freedom. Today, the county seat is Elizabethtown. The county sits in the Coastal Plains region of southeastern North Carolina. Three rivers flow through Bladen County. The Cape Fear River is the largest. The area has an average yearly temperature of 63 degrees and gets about 49 inches of rain per year.

Bladen County once had over 1,000 lakes. Seven major lakes remain, including White Lake, Bay Tree Lake, Jones Lake State Park, and Singletary Lake State Park. The county's large size means law enforcement covers a wide area. The patrol division handles calls across all 879 square miles. The investigations division takes on major crimes. All arrests lead to a 72 hour booking record at the Bladen County Detention Center in Elizabethtown.

The Bladen County government website offers details about county services and departments.

Public records are available through the county offices in Elizabethtown.

Note: Bladen County's large geographic size may mean longer response times for records requests compared to smaller counties.

Bladen County Detention Center Booking

The Bladen County Detention Center is where all 72 hour bookings take place. The facility sits in Elizabethtown. Several staff members manage the day-to-day operations. D. Hatcher, Tracey Jones, S. McDowell, and W. Dove can all be reached at 910-862-6969. A jail nurse from Southern Health Partner is available at 910-862-6716. Records are available during business hours.

Each person arrested in Bladen County goes through the booking process at this facility. The process creates a record that includes personal details, charges, and bond information. Staff process new inmates and handle releases. Inmate searches can be done by contacting the facility directly. The detention center works closely with the courts to manage pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates held in Bladen County.

What Bladen County Booking Records Include

Bladen County 72 hour booking records contain a range of details about each arrest. These records are public under North Carolina law.

Each booking entry includes the full legal name, date of birth, and physical traits of the arrested person. The arrest date, time, and location are recorded. Charge information lists each criminal charge, the statute, and whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. Booking data shows when the person was processed at the Bladen County Detention Center. Bond details show the amount set and whether the bond has been posted. Court case numbers and upcoming court dates may also appear in the booking record.

The NC Courts case query tool helps you follow a case after the initial booking in Bladen County.

Note: Some Bladen County booking records may have limited information for cases with sealed or pending charges.

How to Search 72 Hour Booking in Bladen County

You can search for 72 hour booking records in Bladen County in a few ways. Call the detention center at 910-862-6969 for current inmate information. Staff can look up records by name. You can also call the Sheriff's Office main line at 910-862-6960 for help.

For in-person searches, go to the Bladen County Sheriff's Office in Elizabethtown. Staff can pull up booking records and give you copies. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring a valid ID. You can also submit a written request under the North Carolina Public Records Act. This law gives the public access to government documents including arrest and booking records. The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association links to all county sheriff offices if you need records from other counties.

• Full name of the person you are searching for
• Date of birth if you have it
• Approximate arrest date
• Booking number if known

The NC Department of Public Safety handles state-level public records requests for criminal justice data.