Caroline County Sheriff’s Office

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing professional and courteous service to the citizens of Caroline County, Maryland. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for enforcing the laws of the State of Maryland and the ordinances of Caroline County. The Sheriff's Office also provides a variety of community service programs, including a K-9 Unit, a dive team, and a victim assistance unit.

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History

The Caroline County Sheriff's Office was established in 1796. The first Sheriff,Colonel Thomas Smyth, was appointed by Governor John Hoskins Stone. The Sheriff's Office was initially housed in the county courthouse. In 1885, the Sheriff's Office moved into a new building on Market Street in Denton, Maryland. The current Sheriff's Office building was constructed in 1995

Organization

The Sheriff of Caroline County is responsible for managing all aspects of the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff is elected to a four-year term and oversees a staff of more than 100 sworn and civilian personnel. The Sheriff’s Office is divided into several divisions:

The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to calls for service, conducting traffic enforcement, and patrolling the county.
The Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for investigating crimes, conducting background checks, and serving warrants.
The K-9 Unit is comprised of several highly trained dogs and their handlers. The K-9 Unit is used to assist other divisions in finding missing persons and suspects, and detecting drugs and explosives.
The Dive Team is made up of a group of specially trained officers. The Dive Team searches for drowning victims, helps retrieve evidence from underwater locations, and assists other agencies with investigations.
The Victim Assistance Unit provides support to victims of crime. The Victim Assistance Unit helps victims of crime with everything from filing for a protective order to finding counseling services.

Location and Contact Details

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office 9305 Double Hills Rd, Denton, MD 21629

Phone: (410) 479-2515

Caroline County Arrest Warrants

How to Find a Warrant in Caroline County

If you are trying to find out if there is an active warrant for your arrest in Caroline County, Maryland, there are a few ways to do so:

Contact the Caroline County Sheriff's Office. You can call the Sheriff's Office at (410) 479-2515 or visit the Sheriff's Office in person at 9305 Double Hills Rd, Denton, MD 21629.
Check the Maryland Judiciary Case Search website. You can search for active warrants by name or case number on the Maryland Judiciary Case Search website.
Hire a private investigator. A private investigator can help you search for active warrants and provide you with information about the status of your case.

What to Do If You Have a Warrant

If you find out that there is an active warrant for your arrest in Caroline County, you should contact the Caroline County Sheriff's Office immediately. You can turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office or you can make arrangements to surrender to the Sheriff's Office at a later date.

If you fail to turn yourself in, the Sheriff's Office may come to your home or place of work to arrest you. You may also be arrested if you are stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation or other offense.

Caroline County Mugshots

Mugshots are photographs of individuals who have been arrested and charged with a crime. Mugshots are taken at the Caroline County Sheriff's Office after an individual has been booked into jail.

How to Obtain Mugshots

Mugshots are public records in the State of Maryland. This means that anyone can request a mugshot from the Caroline County Sheriff's Office. To obtain a mugshot, you must submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office. The request must include the following information:

The name of the individual whose mugshot you are requesting
The date of the arrest
The case number

You can submit your request by mail, email, or in person at the Sheriff's Office.

Availability of Mugshots

Mugshots are typically available within a few days of the arrest. However, there may be a delay in the release of mugshots if the individual is still in custody or if the case is still under investigation.

Mugshots are not available for juveniles who have been arrested.

Sex Offender Registry

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in accordance with Maryland law. The purpose of the registry is to protect the public from sex offenders by providing information about their whereabouts and criminal history.

Who is Required to Register?

Individuals who are convicted of certain sex offenses are required to register with the Sheriff’s Office. This includes individuals who have been convicted of:

Rape
Sexual assault
Child sexual abuse
Indecent exposure
Soliciting a minor for sex
Distributing child pornography

How to Register

Individuals who are required to register must do so within three days of moving into Caroline County or changing their address within the county. They must also register annually on their birthday.

To register, individuals must go to the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and provide the following information:

Name
Date of birth
Social Security number
Driver’s license number or other government-issued ID
Address
Photograph
Fingerprints
Criminal history record

Public Access to the Registry

The Sex Offender Registry is a public record. Anyone can access the registry online or at the Sheriff’s Office. The registry includes the following information about each registrant:

Name
Photograph
Address
Date of birth
Convictions
Risk level

Risk Levels

Registrants are assigned a risk level based on their criminal history and other factors. The risk levels are:

Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk

High-risk registrants are required to comply with additional restrictions, such as wearing a GPS monitoring device or attending counseling.

Community Notification

The Sheriff’s Office is required to notify the community when a high-risk registrant moves into the area. The notification includes the registrant’s name, address, photograph, and convictions.

Changing Your Address

Registrants must notify the Sheriff’s Office within three days of changing their address. They can do this by going to the Sheriff’s Office in person or by mailing or emailing the Sheriff’s Office their new address.

Failing to Register

Failing to register as a sex offender is a crime. Individuals who fail to register can be arrested and charged with a felony.

Bond Information

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a type of security that is used to release a person from jail while they are awaiting trial. When a person is arrested, they are taken to jail and held until their trial date. However, they can be released from jail if they post bail.

Bail is set by a judge and is typically based on the severity of the crime and the defendant's risk of flight. The amount of bail can vary widely, from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

How to Post a Bond in Caroline County

If you need to post bail for someone in Caroline County, you can do so by contacting a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman is a person who is licensed to post bail for defendants.

To post a bond, you will need to pay the bail bondsman a fee. The fee is typically a percentage of the bail amount. Once you have paid the fee, the bail bondsman will post the bail with the court and the defendant will be released from jail.

Caroline County Most Wanted List

What is the Caroline County Most Wanted List?

The Caroline County Most Wanted List is a list of individuals who are wanted by the Caroline County Sheriff's Office for serious crimes. The list includes information about the individuals, such as their name, age, description, and the charges against them.

How to Find the Caroline County Most Wanted List

You can find the Caroline County Most Wanted List on the Sheriff's Office website. The list is updated regularly.

How to Report Information about a Wanted Person

If you have information about the whereabouts of a wanted person, you can contact the Sheriff's Office at (410) 479-2515. You can also submit a tip online on the Sheriff's Office website.

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