Cary Arrest Records Access
Cary jail mugshots are public records processed through the Wake County Sheriff detention center. Cary is one of the largest towns in North Carolina with about 176,000 residents, spanning parts of Wake and Chatham counties. The Cary Police Department operates from 120 Wilkinson Ave under Chief Terry Sult. Cary does not have its own jail. All people arrested by Cary police are booked at the Wake County detention center, where booking photographs and charge records become available to the public under state law.
Cary Jail Mugshots Quick Facts
Cary Jail Mugshots and Booking Process
Cary relies on the Wake County Sheriff for detention services. When Cary police make an arrest, the person is transported to the Wake County jail in Raleigh. The booking process happens there. A mugshot is taken during intake along with recording charges and personal information.
The Wake County Sheriff holds all booking records for Cary arrests. This includes the mugshot, charge details, bond amount, and arrest date. Current inmates can be searched online through the Wake County Sheriff website. Historical records require a public records request to the sheriff's office at 330 S Salisbury St in Raleigh.
The Cary Police Department keeps its own arrest reports. These contain the details of the arrest, the officers involved, and the circumstances. CPD does not hold the booking mugshot. That record belongs to the Wake County Sheriff.
How to Find Cary Booking Records
Start your search with the Wake County Sheriff inmate lookup. This online tool shows people currently held at the detention center. You can search by name to find booking photos and charge information from Cary arrests.
Under G.S. 132-1, booking photos are public records in North Carolina. Anyone can request a copy from the Wake County Sheriff. No reason is needed for the request. You can inspect records for free in person. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page under G.S. 132-6.2. Certified copies are $5 each.
For arrest reports from Cary police, contact CPD at 919-469-4012 or visit 120 Wilkinson Ave, Cary NC 27513. The department website at townofcary.org/departments/police has information about records requests and services.
You can also check state databases. The NC DPS offender search covers state prison inmates. The NC Courts system shows case dispositions for charges filed in Wake County.
Cary Mugshot Records Under State Law
North Carolina's public records law covers all jail mugshots from Cary arrests. G.S. 132-1 defines public records broadly. Booking photographs taken at the Wake County detention center are included.
There are limited exceptions. G.S. 132-1.4 allows law enforcement to withhold records tied to active investigations. Juvenile records are protected under G.S. 7B-3000. Mugshots of people under 18 are not released to the public from Cary or any other jurisdiction in North Carolina.
People with qualifying cases may seek expungement under G.S. 15A-145.5. An expungement order removes the booking record from public view. If a Cary arrest is expunged, the Wake County Sheriff removes the mugshot from the public system. The fees set by G.S. 132-6.2 apply to all copy requests for Cary booking records.
Cary Police Department Records
The Cary Police Department handles law enforcement for the town. Chief Terry Sult leads the department from 120 Wilkinson Ave. CPD officers patrol Cary and make arrests. After arrest, the person goes to the Wake County jail for booking.
| Agency | Cary Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Wilkinson Ave Cary, NC 27513 |
| Chief | Terry Sult |
| Non-Emergency | 919-469-4012 |
| Website | townofcary.org/departments/police |
CPD maintains arrest reports and incident records. These are separate from the booking record held by the Wake County Sheriff. Both agencies respond to public records requests under G.S. 132-1. For the mugshot, contact the Wake County Sheriff directly.
State Agencies for Cary Arrest Records
State agencies hold records connected to arrests in Cary. The NC Department of Public Safety manages state prison records. The State Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history files for all of North Carolina. The NC Sheriffs' Association lists contact information for every county sheriff.
Visit the NC General Statutes to read the laws governing public records access. The NC Courts website provides case lookup tools for charges filed in Wake County courts.
Wake County Booking Records
Cary is primarily in Wake County. All jail mugshots for Cary arrests go through the Wake County detention center in Raleigh. The county handles bookings for Cary, Raleigh, Apex, and every other town in Wake County. Visit the Wake County page for more about the county system.