Stonecrest Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records
Stonecrest busted mugshots and arrest records are held by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail system serving this city of about 61,015 people in southeastern DeKalb County. Stonecrest incorporated in 2017 and is one of the newer cities in the Atlanta metro area. The DeKalb County Police Department handles most law enforcement in the area, and arrests made in Stonecrest are booked into the DeKalb County Jail, where the public inmate search tool is the primary way to access booking records.
Stonecrest Quick Facts
Which County Handles Stonecrest Arrest Records
Stonecrest is located entirely within DeKalb County. All arrests made in the city are processed through the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and booked at the DeKalb County Jail. The county jail is the central booking facility for all of DeKalb County, including Stonecrest. When an officer arrests someone in Stonecrest, the defendant is transported to the DeKalb County Jail for booking. That record then becomes searchable in the county's public inmate system.
The DeKalb County Police Department is listed as the non-emergency contact at 770-499-3900 for law enforcement services in Stonecrest. The city of Stonecrest is building its own municipal government, but it relies on DeKalb County for jail services and major law enforcement functions. If you see "DeKalb County PD" or "DeKalb County Sheriff" as the arresting agency in an inmate record, the arrest took place in DeKalb County, which includes Stonecrest.
The Stonecrest Police Department address for the city is 5320 Rowland Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. For any specific questions about an arrest in the city, you can contact city offices, but the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office manages the booking database that holds the actual inmate records.
DeKalb County Inmate Search for Stonecrest Arrests
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office maintains the inmate search portal for all bookings in the county, including Stonecrest arrests. The DeKalb County Sheriff's website is at dekalbsheriff.org. Search by name to look up current inmates. Results typically show charges, booking date, and custody status. The tool is free and available to the public without registration.
For formal records, submit an open records request to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, the agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time costs nothing, and the first 20 pages are free. Copies beyond that run $0.10 each. You can also submit requests to the Stonecrest city government or DeKalb County Police for records those agencies hold directly.
For a full overview of DeKalb County's jail and arrest record system, visit the DeKalb County busted mugshots page. That page covers the county detention center, the online inmate search, and related resources for Stonecrest and all other DeKalb County cities.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's open records request portal, which handles formal requests for GBI-held criminal history data statewide.
The GBI's online request system is the official channel for statewide criminal history records beyond what the county inmate search provides for Stonecrest and DeKalb County.
Georgia Law on Arrest Photos and Mugshot Removal
Georgia state law limits how booking photos are shared online. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia law enforcement agencies cannot post booking photos on the internet. This is why the DeKalb County Sheriff's inmate search shows charges and custody status without displaying mugshots. The statute applies to all law enforcement agencies in the state, including those serving Stonecrest.
Private mugshot websites collect and republish arrest photos from public records requests. Georgia law provides a way to get those photos removed. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot companies must remove photos free of charge within 30 days when the arrest is eligible for restriction under Georgia law. The request goes by certified mail. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has a guide explaining which sites must comply and how the process works.
The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the legal basis for requesting arrest records from DeKalb County agencies. Agencies must respond within three business days. The fee structure is set by statute and applies to all Georgia government agencies. This law is how you get formal booking records, incident reports, and other public documents from county and city offices in Stonecrest.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division page that explains the mugshot removal law and how residents can use it.
Georgia's mugshot removal law applies statewide and covers Stonecrest residents whose arrest photos appear on third-party websites.
Statewide Resources for Stonecrest Arrest Records
In addition to the DeKalb County inmate search, several state tools cover Stonecrest arrest and conviction records. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, maintains criminal history data for all 159 counties. Stonecrest arrests go into GCIC after booking and court processing. GCIC records are more comprehensive than the county inmate search because they cover the full history of an arrest, not just current custody status.
The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and provides instant felony conviction results statewide. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows photos for state prison inmates. If a Stonecrest arrest led to a state prison sentence, that person may appear in the GDC database even after release. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free and covers all registered offenders in DeKalb County, including those living in Stonecrest.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Sex Offender Registry public search page, where anyone can look up registered offenders by name or address in DeKalb County.
The Georgia SOR is run by the GBI and includes photos, making it one of the more useful free public safety tools for Stonecrest and DeKalb County residents.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities have their own arrest record and busted mugshots pages.
DeKalb County Arrest Records
Stonecrest is in DeKalb County, and all city arrests are processed through the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office booking system. For full details on the county jail, inmate search, and open records contacts, visit the DeKalb County page.