Pooler Arrest Records

Pooler arrest records are managed by the Pooler Police Department and the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. Pooler is one of the fastest-growing cities in Georgia, located just west of Savannah in Chatham County. The city has seen rapid growth in both population and commercial development, which means law enforcement activity has grown alongside it. Pooler police handle local arrests while Chatham County runs the jail and booking process. This page covers how to access Pooler arrest records through local and state channels.

Pooler Police Department Arrests

The Pooler Police Department is at 1140 US Hwy 80 W, Pooler, GA 31322. The non-emergency number is 912-748-7333. The department patrols and handles all law enforcement within Pooler city limits. When Pooler officers arrest someone, the initial report is created by the department. The arrested person goes to the Chatham County jail for booking. Check the Pooler city website for department contacts and city information.

Pooler arrest records contain the person's name, charges, arresting officer, date and time of arrest, and physical description details. Georgia law requires these fields. The department reports arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center as part of the statewide system. Under the Open Records Act, the initial arrest report is a public record. You can get a copy by filing a written request with Pooler PD.

Pooler's growth has brought more retail, restaurants, and commercial areas to the city. This means the police department handles a wide range of calls, from retail theft to traffic stops that lead to arrests. The department has grown to keep up with the increased population.

Chatham County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Richard Coleman leads the Chatham County Sheriff's Office from PO Box 10026, Savannah, GA 31412. The phone is 912-652-7600. The sheriff's office operates the Chatham County jail, which handles all bookings from Pooler arrests. Chatham County is a large county that includes both Savannah and Pooler. The jail is a high-volume facility. Once someone is booked, the county holds the mugshot, bond info, and custody record.

For recent Pooler arrests, check with the Chatham County jail for current inmates. The county may offer an online inmate search or you can call the booking desk directly. For older records, file a written request with the sheriff's office. The county can charge fees for document copies. Keep in mind that the Chatham County jail also processes arrests from Savannah and other cities in the county, so the booking volume is substantial.

Note: The Chatham County Sheriff's main office is in Savannah, not Pooler. You may need to visit or contact Savannah for county-level records.

Finding Pooler Arrest Records

For the arrest report itself, contact the Pooler Police Department. Write a request that includes the person's full name, the date of the arrest, and any report numbers you have. Mail it or drop it off at their US Hwy 80 location. The department must respond within three business days. The fee for a single report is usually minimal.

For booking and jail records, go to the Chatham County Sheriff. Call 912-652-7600 or mail a written request to their Savannah address. The county holds all the booking data from Pooler arrests. Between Pooler PD and Chatham County, you can piece together the full record of what happened from the arrest through the jail intake.

At the state level, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps the statewide criminal history database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history for a fee of up to $15. Pooler arrests reported to the GBI would appear in that record. Call (404) 244-2639 for an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted.

State Records for Pooler

The Pooler city website lists contact information for the police department and city government services.

Georgia maintains several databases that include Pooler arrest data. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains the state-level request process. The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per query and only shows felony convictions. It does not include misdemeanor Pooler arrests. The GDC Find Offender tool searches the Georgia state prison system. If a Pooler arrest led to prison, that person would show up in the GDC database.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is also available for address-based searches. You can check for registered offenders in the Pooler area. The Georgia Sheriffs directory includes Chatham County and all other Georgia county sheriffs.

Pooler Record Restriction

Georgia law allows some Pooler arrest records to be restricted from public searches. Restriction is available for cases where the charges were dropped, dismissed, or never prosecuted. Convictions and guilty pleas are not eligible. The goal is to keep non-conviction arrests from following someone indefinitely.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, you file with the arresting agency. That could be Pooler PD or the Chatham County Sheriff. The fee is up to $50. Arrests after July 1, 2013 go through the prosecutor's office. Once restricted, the Pooler arrest record is only visible to courts and law enforcement. The general public cannot access it. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, unauthorized sharing of restricted records can result in a $5,000 fine.

Chatham County Resources

Pooler is in Chatham County. The county seat is Savannah, where the courthouse and sheriff's main office are located.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Pooler in the coastal Georgia region. Each has separate law enforcement handling local arrests.