Myrtle BeachArrest Records
How to search city arrests, police reports, recent Horry County bookings, jail custody, and criminal court cases using official South Carolina resources.
Start with the Myrtle Beach Police Department for city arrest activity. Use Horry County’s detention system for county bookings and the appropriate court for filed charges and case outcomes.
Important: An arrest is not a criminal conviction. Online records can be delayed or incomplete. Myrtle Beach’s city detention facility and Horry County’s J. Reuben Long Detention Center are different locations. Verify custody with the appropriate facility before relying on a search result.
Where to Find City of Myrtle Beach Arrest Records
The fastest way to search City of Myrtle Beach arrests is to select the system that holds the record you need.
Myrtle Beach is within Horry County, but the city police department, county sheriff, local courts, and state law enforcement division maintain different kinds of information.
Which source should you choose?
If your question is about an arrest made by Myrtle Beach police, begin with the city’s official P2C information. If you need to know whether someone was booked at the county jail, use Horry County’s Bookings & Releases resource.
For an old police incident report, contact the city Records Section or use the city’s Freedom of Information Act request process. For a conviction, dismissal, or hearing, check the court that has jurisdiction over the case.
A Myrtle Beach mailing address does not necessarily mean the incident occurred within Myrtle Beach city police jurisdiction. The arresting agency might instead be Horry County Police, North Myrtle Beach Public Safety, or another department. Check the agency named in the record.
How to Search Myrtle Beach Police Arrests Online
The Myrtle Beach Police Department advertises its Police-to-Citizen service, commonly called P2C, as an online resource for searching incident and arrest information and accessing other police-related services.
Its public information office directs people asking about calls for service and recent arrests to the P2C system. However, older booking reports and archived links on the department’s website should not be mistaken for a live current-arrest listing.
Step-by-step Myrtle Beach arrest lookup
- Open the police department’s P2C page.
Start at the official Myrtle Beach Police P2C page. This is a dependable official starting point even when a direct portal link changes.
- Locate the current arrest-search function.
Follow the department’s current online-services link and choose an available option such as Recent Arrests, Arrest Search, or Booking Reports. The exact label may differ as the system changes.
- Choose a relevant date or search option.
Use the available filters to narrow the report. If the system provides a calendar or date-based view, select the appropriate period rather than assuming every arrest is shown on the opening page.
- Review the matching entry.
Check the recorded name, event date, agency, alleged offenses, and any other available identifiers. Search results may contain people with similar names.
- Check detention status separately.
An arrest may be followed by release or transfer. Contact the city detention facility or the county jail when you need accurate current custody information.
- Follow the case to court.
If you need to learn what charges were filed or what happened after the arrest, use the municipal court or Horry County’s court index, as appropriate.
The newer city Police-to-Citizen service may restrict automated access or require a supported browser session. If a direct arrest catalog fails to open, use the official police P2C page and follow its current navigation, or call the department at 843-918-1382. This guide does not claim live access to individual arrest entries.
What information can an arrest entry contain?
Depending on the publicly available record, arrest details may identify the person recorded, arrest date, agency, alleged charges, event or booking number, and relevant custody information. Fields can differ by report type and publication restrictions.
Some arrest or booking systems show photographs. A mugshot is an identification image created during a custody process, not evidence that the person was convicted.
Can you find arrests from today or yesterday?
Use the time filters displayed by the official portal. Not every department publishes every arrest immediately, and the public reporting window may change.
If you cannot locate an arrest from the last several hours, verify that you selected the right department and report. For an urgent custody matter, contact the appropriate detention facility directly.
What about the police daily bulletin?
Police-to-Citizen systems may include a daily bulletin or calls-for-service information in addition to arrests. A call for service, incident report, and arrest record are not the same thing.
A reported call may not result in an arrest, and a police incident may be investigated without a charge being filed. Check the report type before describing what occurred.
Myrtle Beach Jail Inmates and Horry County Recent Bookings
For inmate information, distinguish between the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s temporary detention facility and the J. Reuben Long Detention Center operated by Horry County.
Myrtle Beach City Detention
The city police department describes a 48-hour detention facility at its headquarters, the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center, at 1101 North Oak Street. The Detention Section handles processing, short-term holding, security, and transfers.
To ask whether a family member or friend is held at the city detention facility, the police department lists 843-918-1088.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office oversees the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway. Its official Bookings & Releases resource is the appropriate county-level starting point for recent jail admissions and releases.
How to search county bookings
- Open Horry County’s official detention page.
Visit the J. Reuben Long Detention Center page and follow Bookings & Releases.
- Find the search controls.
Use the available options for a surname, booking date, release date, or other supported filters.
- Compare the results.
Check available booking and release information, agency details, and identifying fields. A common name alone is insufficient to confirm identity.
- Review the record date.
Determine whether the result is a recent booking, a released individual, or an entry from an earlier period.
- Confirm the status with detention staff.
For time-sensitive questions call the detention center at 843-915-5140 or its Booking Section at 843-915-6911.
Recent booking information tells you that a custody event was recorded. It does not prove the person remains incarcerated or was found guilty.
Can someone be arrested in Myrtle Beach but held in Conway?
Yes. City detention is a short-term facility, and detainees may be transferred. If a person is no longer listed at city detention, county booking and release information can be a useful next check. Transfer should not be assumed without official confirmation.
What do booking and release dates mean?
A booking date usually identifies an admission to a detention facility. A release date represents a recorded exit from that custody event. Neither field alone tells you the disposition of a criminal charge.
Someone may also be released and later have court hearings or other legal obligations. Use the relevant court case record to understand those proceedings.
How do you check bail or bond?
Bond status and payment instructions must be verified with the detention facility or responsible court. The Horry County Sheriff’s website specifically warns that the Sheriff’s Office does not collect bond payments over the phone.
Bond payment scam warning: Horry County directs people to pay bonds in person at the Magistrate’s Office or call Booking at 843-915-6911 for assistance. Do not send payment to someone claiming they can arrange a release by telephone, text, or social media.
Are city and county inmate searches identical?
No. They serve different facilities and custody systems. Also, North Myrtle Beach is a separate municipality with its own public safety department. Do not assume that an arrest in North Myrtle Beach will appear in the Myrtle Beach city police report.
The official North Myrtle Beach Communications & Detention page explains that jurisdiction’s detention services.
Arrest Records vs. Booking Records vs. Court Records
These sources record different stages of a law enforcement and judicial process. A county booking database should not be treated as a complete criminal history or court docket.
| Record | What It Describes | Where to Search |
|---|---|---|
| City arrest | A recorded arrest associated with city police activity. | Myrtle Beach Police P2C. |
| Police incident | A reported event or investigation, which may not involve an arrest. | City police Records Section or incident-report tools. |
| Jail booking | A person being processed into a detention facility. | City detention or Horry County Bookings & Releases. |
| Jail release | A recorded release from a particular detention event. | Detention center records and staff. |
| Municipal case | Eligible city-level misdemeanor, ordinance, or traffic proceedings. | Myrtle Beach Municipal Court. |
| Circuit court case | Eligible circuit criminal proceedings, including more serious charges. | Horry County Public Index. |
| State criminal history | Qualifying South Carolina criminal history maintained by SLED. | SLED CATCH. |
Is every police incident an arrest?
No. A police officer may respond to a call, create an incident report, or investigate a complaint without arresting someone. Incident reports should be interpreted according to their recorded type and content.
Is a booking the same as a conviction?
No. A booking documents detention processing. A conviction is a legal determination in a criminal court. Charges can change, be dismissed, lead to acquittal, or result in conviction.
What if a person has multiple entries?
Multiple entries can represent different custody events, separate incidents, or records involving people with similar names. Review dates and agency details before linking them together.
A public booking report should not be used to infer that all listed charges resulted in convictions.
How to Request Myrtle Beach Police Reports and Arrest Records
If the record is not available through the public online services, the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s Records Section and the city’s Freedom of Information Act process provide additional access routes.
The police department says public copies of incident reports are available free online through its Services section or at the Records Department, during its listed business hours. Other record types may require a formal request.
How to submit a city FOIA request
- Identify the responsible agency.
Confirm that the report was created or retained by Myrtle Beach Police rather than Horry County Police or another department.
- Collect identifying information.
Prepare the incident date, location, case number, involved agency, and a clear description of the requested record. Include only personal details required by the official procedure.
- Open the city’s FOIA portal.
Visit Myrtle Beach’s official FOIA request form. The police department links to this service from its FAQ.
- Describe the document specifically.
State whether you need an arrest report, incident report, or other eligible police record, including the relevant date range.
- Submit and keep confirmation.
Complete the required fields and retain the request acknowledgment, if one is supplied.
- Review fees and the response.
The city may impose lawful fees for certain requests. Records may be disclosed, redacted, or withheld under applicable exemptions.
Can you request records by email or in writing?
Yes. The police department’s FOIA instructions also explain written requests. It lists the City Attorney Office at P.O. Box 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, and [email protected] for records-related submissions.
Use the current city FOIA instructions to confirm the accepted methods before sending materials.
How long does a South Carolina FOIA request take?
South Carolina Code § 30-4-30 generally requires a public body to provide a determination within 10 working days for a written request involving records no more than 24 months old. For older records, the period is generally 20 working days.
When access is granted, the law generally provides additional time to make records available: 30 calendar days after the determination for newer records, or 35 calendar days for records older than 24 months, subject to statutory rules and circumstances such as a required deposit.
Review the official South Carolina Freedom of Information Act for the full requirements and exceptions.
How much does a police report cost?
The Myrtle Beach Police FAQ states that public incident reports can be obtained free online or through the Records Department. Formal FOIA requests involving substantial searching, copying, or processing may carry lawful charges.
Ask for a fee estimate when requesting large quantities of records. The city explains that costs may be recovered when requests are especially time-consuming or extensive.
Can an arrest report be withheld?
Yes. Disclosure is subject to state and federal legal restrictions, including protections for certain investigative material, privacy interests, and other exempt information. A response may include redactions instead of an unaltered report.
When a request is denied, review the statutory basis given by the agency and seek legal guidance if you intend to challenge it.
The city specifically warns that South Carolina law restricts using personal information obtained from state or local government for commercial solicitation. A publicly accessible arrest record is not blanket permission to market to or solicit the individual involved.
How to Search Myrtle Beach Criminal Court Cases
To learn whether charges were filed, find a hearing, or determine an available disposition, search the appropriate court rather than relying only on an arrest entry.
Myrtle Beach Municipal Court
The Myrtle Beach Municipal Court is located at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center at 1101 North Oak Street. The city identifies it as handling qualifying misdemeanor offenses involving city ordinances and state statutes, including certain traffic and property cases.
The Municipal Court Clerk’s Office telephone number is 843-918-1356.
Official Myrtle Beach Municipal Court information ↗
Horry County Circuit Court records
For eligible circuit court criminal proceedings, use the Horry County Public Index maintained through the South Carolina Judicial Branch.
Step-by-step court case search
- Identify the relevant court.
Start with Municipal Court for qualifying city-level cases or the Horry County Public Index for eligible circuit proceedings.
- Open the official source.
Follow the court’s website or the South Carolina Judicial Branch’s public case search.
- Search by case number or party.
Use a case number where available. Otherwise, enter the recorded name and apply supported date or case-type filters.
- Verify the result.
Compare the court name, event dates, case type, and available party information before assuming that a record belongs to a particular person.
- Review the docket and disposition.
Look for filed charges, scheduled hearings, case activity, orders, and a final recorded outcome when available.
- Contact the clerk for more records.
If a document is unavailable online, ask the clerk of the court where the case was filed about access to eligible copies.
What do common court terms mean?
- Charge: The alleged offense formally presented in the criminal proceeding.
- Docket: The court’s record of events, filings, and scheduled proceedings.
- Bond: A release condition or financial obligation established under the applicable legal process.
- Disposition: The recorded resolution of a case or charge.
- Dismissal: A legal action ending a particular charge or proceeding without a conviction on that charge.
- Conviction: A determination of guilt through a recognized judicial process.
Why is there no matching court case?
A recently reported arrest may not yet have a matching public case listing. The case could be filed in another court, the recorded name may differ, or access may be restricted.
The absence of a result does not prove that a charge was dismissed or that an arrest did not happen.
South Carolina Criminal Background Checks Through SLED
If you need qualifying statewide South Carolina criminal history information, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division provides its Citizens Access to Criminal Histories system, called CATCH.
This service is different from Myrtle Beach’s city arrest portal and the Horry County detention database.
How to request a SLED CATCH report
- Open the official SLED CATCH website.
- Read the search limitations and accepted uses.
- Provide the requested identifying details, including the relevant name and date of birth.
- Review the applicable fee before submitting payment.
- Complete the search and review or print any returned report in accordance with the service instructions.
How much does a SLED background check cost in 2026?
SLED lists a standard $25 criminal records check. Its current website also describes a $1 online convenience fee and, effective July 1, 2026, a $1.43 service fee for a standard $25 online CATCH report.
The resulting standard online total may therefore be $27.43 when those fees apply. Eligible charitable organizations may qualify for reduced-fee searches under separate rules. Confirm the displayed amount before paying.
What information is excluded?
SLED CATCH concerns South Carolina criminal history information and does not function as a nationwide criminal-record search. It also does not include wanted-person information or serve as the state’s sex offender registry.
SLED explains that its name-based matching may produce false positives or false negatives when identifying details differ. Fingerprint-based verification is more reliable, but SLED only provides fingerprint-based checks when authorized by law.
Can someone correct an erroneous SLED record?
Yes. SLED acknowledges the right to challenge inaccurate criminal history information. If you believe a record is wrongly associated with you, follow the official agency’s correction procedures rather than relying on a third-party copy.
What If You Cannot Find a Myrtle Beach Arrest Record?
A missing result is not proof that no arrest occurred. Check the jurisdiction, timeframe, custody facility, and type of record you are searching for.
1. The arrest was very recent
The online report may not have updated. Check the displayed reporting date and contact the appropriate agency if confirmation is urgently needed.
2. The person was transferred
The city operates a short-term detention facility. A person may later appear in Horry County’s booking system, but you should confirm any transfer directly with staff.
3. The arrest occurred outside city limits
An incident described as happening in the Myrtle Beach area may fall under another department’s jurisdiction. Check Horry County Police, North Myrtle Beach Public Safety, or the agency listed on a known document.
4. The person has already been released
A current inmate listing may not retain every former detainee. Use a historical report, booking and release information, or a court case search instead.
5. The name is recorded differently
Try reasonable spelling variations. If the record contains a common name, compare additional official identifying information to avoid mistaken identity.
6. The case is restricted
Sealed matters, juvenile proceedings, protected information, and other exempt records may not appear in public searches.
7. The public portal is not working
Start from the official police or county website instead of an old third-party link. If the current service still cannot be accessed, contact the records office for an alternative procedure.
8. You need a certified record
An online summary may be insufficient for an official legal purpose. Ask the relevant court clerk or records custodian about certified copies and any applicable fees.
Before contacting a records office, have the exact recorded name, approximate date, incident location, case or booking number if known, and the specific document or question you need addressed.
Myrtle Beach Police Department Address and Map
The Myrtle Beach Police Department’s headquarters is the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center in the city. Its Records Section, short-term detention services, and Municipal Court are associated with this location.
Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center
Myrtle Beach Police Department1101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Police non-emergency: 843-918-1382
City detention inquiry: 843-918-1088
Municipal Court: 843-918-1356
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Horry County Detention Center location
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center is in Conway, not at the Myrtle Beach police headquarters.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long AvenueConway, SC 29526
Main contact: 843-915-5140
Booking inquiries: 843-915-6911
Do you need to visit in person?
Not always. Begin with the online report or official records-request process. Call before visiting when you need custody verification, certified documents, bond assistance, or other services with specific procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtle Beach Arrests
Are City of Myrtle Beach arrest records public?
Certain arrest and incident information is publicly accessible through the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s P2C services and applicable South Carolina public records procedures. Some records or information may be restricted.
How can I search recent Myrtle Beach police arrests?
Start with the official police P2C page. Follow its current arrest-search options and review the available dates and identifying details.
Where can I find Horry County jail bookings?
Use the Horry County Sheriff’s Bookings & Releases resource associated with J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
Is Myrtle Beach’s city detention facility the same as J. Reuben Long?
No. The city detention facility is at 1101 North Oak Street in Myrtle Beach. J. Reuben Long Detention Center is at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue in Conway.
How do I find out whether someone is in Myrtle Beach city detention?
The Myrtle Beach Police Department lists 843-918-1088 for inquiries about family members or friends held at its detention facility.
Can I see Myrtle Beach mugshots online?
Some publicly available arrest or booking records may include photographs. Availability varies. A booking photograph does not establish a conviction.
How can I obtain an older police report?
Contact the Myrtle Beach Police Records Section or submit a request through the city’s official FOIA portal. Include specific information that identifies the record needed.
Are Myrtle Beach incident reports free?
The police department says public copies of incident reports are available free online or through its Records Department. Other FOIA requests may involve processing or copying charges.
Where can I search Myrtle Beach criminal court records?
Use the Myrtle Beach Municipal Court for cases within its jurisdiction or the South Carolina Judicial Branch’s Horry County Public Index for eligible circuit court cases.
Does a jail booking mean someone was convicted?
No. A booking documents a detention event. A criminal conviction must be established through the relevant judicial process.
Can I search South Carolina criminal history statewide?
Yes. SLED CATCH provides qualifying South Carolina name-based criminal history checks. It does not function as a nationwide criminal-history database.
What should I do if the online arrest portal is unavailable?
Return to the official Myrtle Beach Police Department’s P2C information page and follow its current links, or telephone the police department at 843-918-1382.
Can I pay a Horry County bond by phone?
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office warns that it does not collect bond payments over the phone. Confirm current bond instructions with the responsible office.
Official Sources and Next Steps
The following sources provide authoritative information about police services, recent bookings, courts, public records, and criminal history searches in the Myrtle Beach area.
- Myrtle Beach Police Department: Police-to-Citizen Services and official FAQs.
- Myrtle Beach Police Records: Records Section.
- City FOIA: Records Request Guidance and request portal.
- City Detention: Myrtle Beach Detention Section.
- Horry County Sheriff’s Office: Official Sheriff’s Office and Bookings & Releases.
- County Jail: J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
- City Court: Myrtle Beach Municipal Court.
- South Carolina Judicial Branch: Horry County Public Index.
- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division: SLED CATCH Background Checks.
- South Carolina Legislature: Freedom of Information Act, Title 30, Chapter 4.
What Should You Do Next?
For a city arrest, start with Myrtle Beach Police P2C. If your main question is whether someone was booked or released from county detention, use Horry County’s official booking and release tool.
When you need a police document that is not available online, contact the correct Records Section or submit a FOIA request. For criminal case outcomes, use the appropriate court and verify the docket.
Always separate an arrest allegation from a detention event and a court finding. These are distinct records, and each must be checked with the responsible authority.