Inmate Search 🔍 | Oglethorpe County Jail

Oglethorpe County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Oglethorpe, GA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Oglethorpe County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Oglethorpe County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

115 Buddy Faust Road PO Box 17
Lexington, Georgia 30648

Inmate Capacity

Website

oglethorpesheriff.org

Fax Number

706-743-3969

Current Inmate Roster

942 inmates found | See all

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Oglethorpe County Jail?

Oglethorpe County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Oglethorpe County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Lexington police department at 706-743-8101 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Oglethorpe County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Georgia inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Georgia.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Oglethorpe County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 706-743-8101.

Oglethorpe County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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More Information

The first jail in Oglethorpe County was started in 1793, when the county was founded. The second was built in 1800. Another jail was built in 1878 and that was used until 2002. That building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The current jail was built in 1887, as an additional area. The 1887 building has been renovated and added to since then.

In 1870, James Dillard was arrested for swearing in front of Mary Sanders. Dillard, knowing she was married, tried to entice Sanders into bed for a sexual liaison. Sanders was offended and called for her husband. There were words spoken over the situation, at which time Dillard cussed. Dillard was found guilty. The case has been used for free speech purposes.

On August 5, 1995, Sheriff's Department Sergeant Ronald Cheek and other deputies were sent to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect opened fire and killed Cheek. The suspect was shot by other deputies and killed at the scene.

In 2015, William Arnold kidnapped and killed his pregnant girlfriend, Haley Hill. The police were outside the home wanting to take him into custody. He was chambering a round when the pistol went off, hitting Hill. Law enforcement backed off to get a better grasp. Arnold left the house with Hill and made it to a pick up truck. He escaped at that time. Arnold threw Hill from the truck as the police chased him. He exchanged gunfire with a state trooper. At that point, he ran on foot. He then hijacked a semi and ran through a police blockade. The police were shooting at him during the running of the roadblock. He was convicted on several felony charges.

In 2012, Victor Blockum shot his business partner and dumped him into a well. The two men had gone to the property that Charles Parker was found on to look into buying it. Parker was tracked to Oglethorpe County by his cell phone. His body was found by guys finding his shoe and smelling something peculiar. Law enforcement and prosecution collected evidence for four years. They were able to get a conviction in 2016.

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