Rocky Mount Booking Records
Rocky Mount jail mugshots are public records maintained by both the Edgecombe County and Nash County Sheriffs along with the Rocky Mount Police Department. Rocky Mount has about 54,000 residents and spans parts of both counties. Chief Robert Williams leads RMPD from 330 N Church St. Edgecombe County Sheriff Cleveland Atkinson Jr operates from 101 W Church St in Tarboro. Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone is at 222 W Washington St in Nashville. Booking records from both county jails are available to the public under North Carolina law.
Rocky Mount Jail Mugshots Quick Facts
Rocky Mount Jail Mugshots and Arrests
Rocky Mount sits across two counties. This means arrests may go to either the Edgecombe County or Nash County jail depending on where in the city the arrest occurs. Both county sheriffs take mugshots during the booking process. Both agencies store the records and make them available to the public.
Edgecombe County Sheriff Cleveland Atkinson Jr operates the detention center at 101 W Church St, Tarboro NC. Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone runs the facility at 222 W Washington St, Nashville NC. Each sheriff holds the booking records for arrests that occur in their county's portion of Rocky Mount.
RMPD is the police department for the entire city. Chief Robert Williams leads the department from 330 N Church St, Rocky Mount NC 27804. For non-emergency calls, dial 252-972-1411. Officers make arrests across both county portions of the city. The department website at rockymountnc.gov/police has additional resources.
How to Search Rocky Mount Mugshots
Because Rocky Mount spans two counties, you may need to check both sheriff offices. The Edgecombe County Sheriff and Nash County Sheriff each maintain inmate search tools. Search by name to find booking photos and charges.
Under G.S. 132-1, all booking photographs are public records. Anyone can request copies from either county sheriff. You do not need a reason. In-person inspection is free at both offices. Copies cost $0.25 per page under G.S. 132-6.2. Certified copies are $5.
Other resources for Rocky Mount arrest records:
- RMPD records division at 252-972-1411
- Edgecombe County Sheriff office in Tarboro
- Nash County Sheriff office in Nashville
- NC DPS offender search for state inmates
- NC Courts for case dispositions
If you are not sure which county a Rocky Mount arrest fell in, you can check both sheriff databases or contact RMPD for help identifying the location.
Rocky Mount Mugshot Records and NC Law
North Carolina treats jail mugshots as public records. Under G.S. 132-1, records made by government agencies are available to the public. This includes booking photos from both the Edgecombe and Nash County detention centers.
G.S. 132-1.4 allows agencies to withhold records tied to active investigations. Once the case ends, the records are typically released. Juvenile records are protected under G.S. 7B-3000. Mugshots of minors are not released in Rocky Mount or anywhere in the state.
Under G.S. 15A-145.5, qualifying charges can be expunged. An expungement order directs the relevant county sheriff to remove the booking record from public access. This applies to both Edgecombe and Nash County records for Rocky Mount arrests.
Rocky Mount Police Department
RMPD is the law enforcement agency for Rocky Mount. Chief Robert Williams leads the department from 330 N Church St. Officers patrol both the Edgecombe and Nash County portions of the city. Arrests go to the jail in the county where the arrest happened.
| Agency | Rocky Mount Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 N Church St Rocky Mount, NC 27804 |
| Chief | Robert Williams |
| Non-Emergency | 252-972-1411 |
| Website | rockymountnc.gov/police |
RMPD keeps arrest reports. Booking mugshots are held by the county sheriff where the booking occurred. All three agencies respond to public records requests under G.S. 132-1.
State Agencies for Rocky Mount Records
State agencies hold records from Rocky Mount arrests. The NC Department of Public Safety manages state prison records. The State Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history data statewide. The NC Sheriffs' Association provides contact information for all county sheriffs.
The NC General Statutes contain the public records laws governing mugshot access in Rocky Mount and across North Carolina.
Edgecombe and Nash County Jail Mugshots
Rocky Mount spans Edgecombe and Nash counties. Booking records go to the county where the arrest took place. Visit the county pages for complete details on each detention system and records access.