Find Roswell Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Roswell busted mugshots and arrest records are processed through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which books defendants arrested by Roswell Police into the Fulton County jail system. Roswell is in north Fulton County and has a population of over 92,000, and anyone searching for arrest records from Roswell can use the Fulton County inmate search at fcsoga.org to look up current booking data, charges, and custody status without paying a fee.

Roswell Arrest Booking and Fulton County Jail

Roswell has its own police department located at 15620 Milton Avenue, Roswell GA 30076. Non-emergency calls go to 770-640-4100. Despite having a local department, Roswell does not run its own jail. All arrests made by Roswell Police go to the Fulton County Jail system for booking and detention. The main facility is at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta, operated by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

Because Roswell is in north Fulton County, arrested defendants may also be taken to the Fulton County North Annex at 2565 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. This annex is much closer to Roswell than the main Atlanta jail. If you are searching for someone arrested in Roswell and can't find them in the main inmate search right away, calling the North Annex directly at 404-612-3432 may help. The online search at fcsoga.org is supposed to cover all three Fulton County jail facilities, but real-time updates can sometimes lag for newer bookings.

Roswell is one of the larger cities in Fulton County and has a mix of residential, commercial, and historic areas. DUI arrests related to the Roswell Road corridor are a recurring category. Arrests from Roswell Police will show that agency as the arresting party in the Fulton County inmate database, which helps distinguish them from bookings by Atlanta Police or the Fulton County Sheriff's own patrol units.

Roswell Busted Mugshots - Fulton County Inmate Search

The Fulton County inmate search at fcsoga.org/inmate-search is the primary tool for Roswell busted mugshots and booking records. It is free with no account needed. Search by first name, last name, or booking number. Results show the defendant's full name, booking number, arresting agency, arrest charges, warrant information, court disposition, and release date. The database is updated regularly as new bookings come in from Roswell and all other Fulton County cities throughout the day.

For Roswell arrest records that aren't in the current online database, submit a formal open records request under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Send written requests to the Fulton County Sheriff at orr@fultoncountyga.gov for jail records, or to Roswell Police Department at the Milton Avenue headquarters for incident reports and officer-generated records. Agencies must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes and 20 pages are free. Copy fees are limited by state law.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections offender query tool, which covers anyone sentenced to state prison through Fulton County courts, including Roswell arrests that resulted in felony convictions.

The GDC offender search is free and includes photos for state prison inmates. Roswell arrests that led to felony convictions and state prison sentences appear in this database.

Georgia Law on Roswell Booking Photos

Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 prevents law enforcement from posting mugshots online. This is why Roswell Police and the Fulton County Sheriff do not show booking photos in their public databases. You can see charge and custody data for Roswell arrests in the inmate search, but not photos. To get a photo, you need to submit a formal written request to the relevant agency.

If a Roswell arrest photo appears on a third-party mugshot website, Georgia's O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 gives you the right to request free removal within 30 days. The request goes by certified mail to the site operator. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has a guide on which arrests qualify and what the request must include. This law makes it illegal for mugshot sites to charge for removal in Georgia. Even if a site claims to be out of state, Georgia's Attorney General has pursued enforcement against sites that target Georgia residents.

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to request Roswell arrest records from the Fulton County Sheriff or Roswell Police. Agencies have three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes and 20 pages are at no charge.

Statewide Resources for Roswell Arrest Records

Beyond the Fulton County inmate search, statewide tools cover Roswell arrest records. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), run by the GBI, holds criminal history records for the state. GCIC includes Roswell arrests reported to the state system. The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and gives instant felony conviction results statewide, covering cases from Fulton County courts. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender query is free with photos for state prison inmates. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name and address. The GBI's open records portal handles formal state-level record requests.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division mugshot removal guidance, which applies to any Roswell arrest photo posted on a third-party mugshot website.

Under Georgia law, mugshot websites must remove photos for free within 30 days when the Roswell arrest qualifies under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5.

Nearby Cities

Other cities near Roswell in north Fulton County have their own arrest record and inmate search information.

Fulton County Resources

Roswell is part of Fulton County. The county page has more detail on the Fulton County jail and arrest record access.