Guernsey County Recent Arrests Search

Guernsey County recent arrests are processed at the Sheriff's Office on Southgate Parkway in Cambridge. Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden runs the office, and Lieutenant Jim Stoney serves as the Jail Administrator. The jail operates well over capacity most days, averaging 104 inmates in a facility built for 66. You can view the public inmate roster online, check the most wanted list, or call the jail for booking details. Court records are available through the courthouse on Wheeling Avenue in Cambridge.

Guernsey County Sheriff's Office

The Guernsey County Sheriff's Office is at 601 Southgate Parkway in Cambridge. The office runs communications, civil services, investigations, corrections, and patrol divisions. Email contactus@guernseysheriff.com for general questions or j.stoney@guernseysheriff.com for jail-specific matters.

The jail is a full-service, minimum to maximum security facility at the same address. It was built to hold 54 males and 12 females for a total recommended capacity of 66 inmates. But the average daily population sits at about 104. Roughly 64% of inmates are felons and 36% are misdemeanants. The staff includes the jail administrator, three shift corporals (Larry Jeffrey, Tim Reasoner, and Michael Jeffrey), and 17 corrections professionals.

The Guernsey County Sheriff's website has information about the jail, most wanted list, and inmate roster.

The site provides direct access to the inmate roster and other public records.

Guernsey County Inmate Search

The Sheriff's Office posts a public inmate roster online. It lists all inmates currently in the jail in alphabetical order. Each entry shows the inmate's full name, identifying features, mugshot, current charges, and bond amount. The most wanted list is also available on the site with photos and reasons the person is being sought.

To report tips on wanted individuals, call the Sheriff's Office at 740-439-4455. For inmate inquiries, the same number connects you to staff who can look up booking information. The VINE system covers Guernsey County and sends free alerts when inmates are released or transferred. Register online or call 1-800-770-0192.

Guernsey County Arrest Records

Criminal and traffic court records are kept at the courthouse at 801 Wheeling Avenue in Cambridge. The Clerk of Courts phone is 740-432-9230. The Ohio Public Records Act requires arrest records to be released promptly. Contact the Records Division at the Sheriff's Office to get copies of incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports.

For state-level criminal history, the BCI WebCheck pulls arrest data from Guernsey County that has been reported to the state. An Ohio check is $22. Combined Ohio and FBI is $47. The ODRC Offender Search tracks state prison inmates. The eSORN registry lists sex offenders in the county.

If a records request is denied, the Ohio Court of Claims handles complaints. The court can order records released and award up to $1,000 in damages.

Guernsey County Jail Visitation

Visitation at the Guernsey County Jail uses the Securus video system. Both onsite and remote visits are available. You have to schedule in advance.

Onsite hours are Sundays from 1 pm to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. Remote visitation runs daily from 8 am to 11:30 am. To add funds to an inmate's account, use the kiosk in the front lobby of the Sheriff's Office or call 1-888-277-2535 (available 24/7).

The jail changed its mail system in August 2021. Mail no longer goes directly to the facility. Send all letters to: Inmate Name and ID, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Guernsey County, PO Box 20187, Tampa, FL 33622. The mail gets digitally scanned and delivered to inmates on kiosks or tablets inside the jail.

Note: The jail regularly exceeds its rated capacity, which can affect processing times for bookings and records requests.

Guernsey County Arrest Records and State Law

Ohio's public records law is clear. Arrest records are open to anyone. You do not have to be a lawyer or a family member. The Guernsey County Sheriff's Office must hand over records when you ask. They cannot charge you for viewing them in person. Copies do have a small fee set by Ohio law.

The Guernsey County jail holds 104 inmates on an average day even though it was built for 66. That means the staff deals with more bookings and more records than the facility was designed to handle. About 64% of inmates face felony charges, and 36% are in on misdemeanors. With 17 corrections staff plus the jail administrator and three shift corporals, the team stays busy. Recent arrests in Guernsey County cover charges from drug possession and theft to assault and probation violations. Each of these creates a public record.

The eSORN registry covers Guernsey County sex offenders. Search by name, address, or zip code. Free email alerts let you know when an offender moves near you. This tool is run by the Ohio Attorney General's office and updated as offenders report changes.

Guernsey County Commissary and Inmate Funds

Adding funds to an inmate's account at the Guernsey County Jail can be done two ways. You can use the kiosk in the front lobby of the Sheriff's Office at 601 Southgate Parkway. It takes cash, credit, and debit cards. If you cannot go in person, call 1-888-277-2535 any time day or night. The phone line runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These funds go into the commissary account. Inmates use that money to buy snacks, hygiene items, and phone time. The three shift corporals on staff are Larry Jeffrey on days, Tim Reasoner on afternoons, and Michael Jeffrey on midnights. They keep the jail running around the clock with a team of 17 corrections professionals.

Cities in Guernsey County

Guernsey County includes Cambridge, Byesville, Senecaville, Old Washington, and other small communities. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests go through the Guernsey County jail in Cambridge.

Nearby Counties

Guernsey County is in east-central Ohio. Check these neighboring counties if you need to look up arrests from a bordering area.