Fayetteville Warrant Records
Fayetteville warrant records can be accessed through the Fayetteville Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, and the Cumberland County courts. Fayetteville is one of the largest cities in North Carolina and sits next to Fort Liberty, one of the biggest military bases in the country. The police department runs a P2C portal that lets you search events, view arrests, and check most wanted lists. The county also has a Fugitive Section that handles all warrant processing. This guide covers each option for searching Fayetteville warrant records.
Fayetteville Quick Facts
Fayetteville Police Warrant Records
The Fayetteville Police Department is at 467 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. For non-emergencies, call (910) 433-1529. The department operates under North Carolina Public Records Law, N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, which states that public records belong to the people.
The department provides several ways to get police reports and records. For incidents where the suspect is known, call 910-433-1529 or 910-433-1530. The department also takes online reports for cases where no suspect is known. These include property damage, stolen property (not vehicles), harassing calls, and vandalism.
Fayetteville launched Public Records Request Kiosks to make it easier to get records. You can also submit requests online at fayettevillenc.gov by clicking "Public Records Request" at the top of the page.
| Agency | Fayetteville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 467 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 |
| Non-Emergency | (910) 433-1529 |
| Anonymous Tips | (910) 483-TIPS (8477) |
Fayetteville P2C Warrant Portal
The Fayetteville Police Department has a Police to Citizen portal at p2c.faypd.com. The portal gives 24/7 access to certain police records and services.
The portal lets you search events, get crash reports, view recent arrests with booking photos, and check the most wanted list.
You can search police records by location, name, or date. The system shows recent arrests with charges and booking photos. A notice on the site explains that people shown have been arrested but not convicted. The information does not suggest guilt. The P2C portal is one of the best ways to search for Fayetteville warrant records online.
Note: Online incident reports where the suspect is unknown are marked inactive, and the department does not follow up on them.
Cumberland County Warrant Records
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Records Management Office runs around the clock. It is at 131 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Call 910-677-5432 for records questions. The office handles data entry, storage, and release of all incident reports.
The Sheriff's Office Fugitive Section processes arrest orders and outstanding warrants. This team also tracks and catches fugitives. Call 910-672-5660 for questions about active warrants in Cumberland County. The Fugitive Section works closely with the Fayetteville Police Department on warrant service and fugitive cases.
For criminal record requests, you can print and complete Form AOC-CR-314. This form gets you arrest data, charges, and disposition records for events within the county. The Cumberland County Superior Court and District Court maintain court records at the courthouse in Fayetteville.
How Warrants Work in Fayetteville
Warrants in Fayetteville follow N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A. A magistrate issues an arrest warrant when there is probable cause to believe a crime occurred. The warrant names the person and states the charge. Officers serve the warrant and then file it with the court.
The Fayetteville Police Department and the Cumberland County Fugitive Section both serve warrants in the area. The two agencies share data and coordinate their work. After a warrant is served and returned to the court, it becomes a public record. Before service, the warrant may be sealed to protect the case.
The North Carolina criminal procedure chapter sets the rules for all warrant types in Fayetteville.
Chapter 15A covers arrest warrants, search warrants, bench warrants, and all court processes.
Judges can seal warrants for several reasons. These include protecting informants, keeping witnesses safe, or guarding active cases. Fayetteville residents can call the Cumberland County Clerk of Court to check if a specific warrant record is public.
Fayetteville Crime Data
The Fayetteville Police Department shares crime data through the city website. The Incidents and Events page lets residents see police activity in their area. The department posts stats on various crime types. This data supports community awareness and crime prevention in Fayetteville.
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety also provides statewide crime data and records access tools. The NC offender search lets you look up people in state prisons. This can help Fayetteville residents trace warrant-related convictions beyond the local level.
Statewide Records for Fayetteville
The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association provides links to all 100 county sheriff's offices in the state, including Cumberland County.
The association directory helps connect Fayetteville residents to sheriff's offices across the state.
The North Carolina SBI at (919) 662-4500 handles statewide criminal history from their office at 3320 Garner Road in Raleigh. The SBI is the central source for criminal background data across North Carolina. Fayetteville residents who need warrant records from outside Cumberland County can use SBI services for a broader search. The North Carolina Sex Offender Registry, also run by the SBI, provides public access to registered offender data statewide.
Under North Carolina Public Records Law, all records made in public business belong to the people. Agencies in Fayetteville must provide access to public records as quickly as possible. You do not need to give your name or explain your reasons when asking for warrant records. This right applies to residents and non-residents alike.
Note: For criminal record searches beyond Fayetteville, Form AOC-CR-314 covers arrest data, charges, and dispositions for events within Cumberland County.
Cumberland County Court Records
Fayetteville is in Cumberland County. All court filings and warrant records go through the Cumberland County system. The county handles cases for Fayetteville and all other towns in the area. For more on county warrant records, fees, and court tools, visit the Cumberland County page.