Find Myrtle Beach Arrest, Booking and Jail Records Through Official Sources
For an arrest handled by the Myrtle Beach Police Department, start with the department’s Police-to-Citizen system. MBPD says the online portal can be used to search incidents and arrests and obtain inmate information.
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Myrtle Beach also operates a short-term 48-hour detention facility at police headquarters. People who move into county custody may instead appear through the J. Reuben Long Detention Center’s Horry County booking and release system.
Which Myrtle Beach Record Should You Search?
Myrtle Beach arrest searches can involve several different government systems. Start with the agency and custody stage that match what you actually need instead of treating every result as the same kind of record.
Was the arrest handled by Myrtle Beach Police?
Use MBPD Police-to-Citizen. The department says its portal allows users to search incidents and arrests and obtain inmate information.
Open MBPD P2C →Is the person still at the Myrtle Beach facility?
MBPD directs people checking on a family member or friend in Myrtle Beach Detention to call the detention facility directly.
Call Myrtle Beach Detention: 843-918-1088 →Was the person moved to J. Reuben Long?
Use Horry County’s Bookings & Releases service for the county detention system.
Horry County Bookings & Releases →Need the incident narrative?
MBPD states that public copies of incident reports are available online and through its Records Department.
MBPD Records →Need a Myrtle Beach Municipal Court case?
The Municipal Court handles qualifying city criminal misdemeanor, ordinance, traffic and lower-value property matters.
Myrtle Beach Municipal Court →Was the person later sent to state prison?
Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search when the person is sentenced to and currently incarcerated in SCDC custody.
SCDC Inmate Search →Start With MBPD Police-to-Citizen for Myrtle Beach Arrest Records
The Myrtle Beach Police Department describes its P2C portal as an online service for searching incidents and arrests and obtaining inmate information. That makes it the most direct city-level starting point when MBPD handled the incident.
Open the official MBPD P2C portal
Use the P2C link published by Myrtle Beach Police rather than beginning with a commercial mugshot or people-search website.
Choose the record type that matches your question
An arrest search and an incident search do different jobs. Use the arrest function for an arrest record and the incident function when you are trying to identify the underlying police event.
Verify the person carefully
Compare available names, dates and other identifiers before assuming that a result belongs to the person you intended to find.
Check custody separately if necessary
An arrest result does not establish that someone remains at the Myrtle Beach detention facility. Call the city detention number or use Horry County’s booking system if the person may have been transferred.
Follow the case into the correct court
Use the appropriate court record when you need filed charges, hearings or the later disposition rather than relying only on the arrest entry.
Myrtle Beach Has Its Own 48-Hour Detention Facility
One important local distinction is that the Myrtle Beach Police Department operates a 48-hour detention facility at its main headquarters. MBPD says the Detention Section processes inmates, provides jail and courtroom security and transports inmates to other facilities.
Myrtle Beach Detention
Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center1101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Detention information: 843-918-1088
Why this matters for a search
A person arrested by Myrtle Beach Police may initially be handled through the city facility but later be transported elsewhere. An older MBPD arrest therefore should not be treated as proof that the person is still physically held at police headquarters.
If you are checking on a family member or friend
MBPD specifically says to call 843-918-1088 to find out whether a family member or friend is in the Myrtle Beach Detention Center.
Use J. Reuben Long for Horry County Booking and Release Records
Horry County’s J. Reuben Long Detention Center is a separate county facility in Conway. The Sheriff’s Office oversees the detention center and provides an official Bookings & Releases service.
Official Bookings & Releases
Use this route if the person has moved into the Horry County detention system or you need the county booking/release record.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long AvenueConway, SC 29526
Main detention number: 843-915-5140
Booking: 843-915-6911
Need the complete countywide lookup instead?
This page focuses on Myrtle Beach city arrests and the handoff into county custody. For broader Horry County searches, use the existing county guide.
Horry County, SC Mugshots: Arrests, Bookings & Jail Records →How to Get a Myrtle Beach Police Report
The MBPD Records Section maintains police-related records. The department says public copies of incident reports are available online or through the Records Department at police headquarters.
Online incident report
Start with MBPD’s online services when you need a public incident report connected with a Myrtle Beach Police event.
In-person Records Department
MBPD says public incident reports are also available at 1101 North Oak Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Main police number: 843-918-1382
Myrtle Beach Freedom of Information Requests
If the information you need is not available through the routine public report service, Myrtle Beach Police provides a Freedom of Information Act route for applicable city records.
Identify the record precisely
MBPD asks written requests to be as specific as possible and recommends including details such as names, dates and topics.
A special form is not mandatory
MBPD says a FOIA request may be submitted in writing by several methods and that its request form is provided for convenience rather than as an absolute requirement.
General 10-working-day rule
The city states that, in general, South Carolina FOIA gives public bodies 10 working days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, to respond and determine whether requested documents will be released.
City FOIA contact
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 843-918-1028
City Attorney OfficeP.O. Box 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Possible fees
The city says particularly large or time-consuming requests may result in reasonable charges tied to searching for or providing access to records. An estimate can be provided, and a deposit may be required.
Where to Check Myrtle Beach Criminal Court Records
The correct court depends on the offense and case. Myrtle Beach Municipal Court, Horry County Magistrate Court and higher state courts do not all handle the same matters.
Myrtle Beach city cases
The city says its Municipal Court adjudicates qualifying criminal misdemeanor offenses involving city ordinances and state statutes for city police officers, including traffic matters and certain property crimes.
Myrtle Beach Municipal Court →Horry County summary-level matters
The South Carolina Judicial Branch lists a Myrtle Beach Magistrate Court at 1201 21st Avenue North. Use the actual case information to determine whether the matter belongs there.
South Carolina Magistrate Courts →Follow county criminal court activity
Horry County identifies the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Public Index as a public resource for local court records, including applicable criminal cases.
Horry County Online Services →| Record | Best used for | Does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| MBPD arrest entry | That an arrest event was recorded by the police system | Conviction or final court disposition |
| City detention information | Short-term Myrtle Beach detention status | That the person remains there later |
| Horry County booking record | County detention booking and release information | Final filed charge or guilt |
| Police incident report | Underlying law-enforcement incident record | Final adjudication |
| Court record | Filed case, hearings and disposition | Current jail location |
Check the Correct Office for Bond or a City Bench Warrant
Bond and warrants are separate from the public arrest search. Use the court or detention source responsible for the specific matter instead of assuming the P2C arrest result contains everything.
Myrtle Beach city bench warrant
MBPD directs people asking whether they have a city bench warrant to contact Myrtle Beach Municipal Court at 843-918-1356.
Horry County detention bond information
For a person held through J. Reuben Long, use the county detention and Magistrate’s Office information. Do not send payment based on an unsolicited telephone demand.
Use SCDC When the Person Is in South Carolina State Prison
The South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in SCDC custody. It is not a county-jail search and does not include people who have already been released from SCDC or who are serving county detention sentences.
What the SCDC search includes
SCDC says its search displays photographs and public information for inmates currently sentenced to and incarcerated in the department as of midnight the previous day.
Why a Myrtle Beach Arrest or Booking May Be Hard to Find
A missing result does not automatically mean no arrest occurred. City detention, county jail, police reports and court systems operate at different stages and may not contain identical information.
| Problem | Possible explanation | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| No MBPD arrest result appears | The event may involve another agency, identifying information may differ or the record may not be available through that public interface. | Confirm the arresting agency and check the corresponding records office or court. |
| Person was arrested but is not at Myrtle Beach Detention | The city facility is short-term and the person may have been released or transported. | Check Horry County Bookings & Releases and the court record. |
| Horry County result exists but MBPD result does not | Another agency may have made the arrest, or the person may have entered county custody through a different route. | Check the arresting-agency field and contact that agency for the incident report. |
| Need an older incident | The routine public portal may not answer every historical-record request. | Use MBPD Records or the city FOIA process. |
| Booking charge differs from the court case | Charges can change after arrest as the case moves through prosecution. | Use the court record for the filed charge and disposition. |
| Person is serving a state sentence | County and city custody systems are no longer the correct source. | Use the SCDC inmate search. |
Myrtle Beach Arrest, Detention and Court Contacts
Use the office responsible for the record you need. A police report, short-term detention inquiry, county booking and court disposition are handled through different systems.
Myrtle Beach Police Department
Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center1101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Non-emergency/main number: 843-918-1382
Detention inquiry: 843-918-1088
Myrtle Beach Municipal Court
1101 North Oak StreetMyrtle Beach, SC 29577
Clerk of Court: 843-918-1356
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on city-observed holidays.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long AvenueConway, SC 29526
Detention Center: 843-915-5140
Booking: 843-915-6911
Myrtle Beach Magistrate Court
1201 21st Avenue NorthMyrtle Beach, SC 29577
Office: 843-915-5293
Primary official sources reviewed
- Myrtle Beach Police Department — P2C information
- MBPD Support Services and Detention
- MBPD FAQs
- MBPD Freedom of Information
- Myrtle Beach Municipal Court
- Horry County Bookings & Releases
- J. Reuben Long Detention Center
- South Carolina Judicial Branch — Magistrate Courts
- South Carolina Department of Corrections Inmate Search
Use Myrtle Beach Arrest Information Carefully
- Verify identity before repeating information about a named person.
- Do not describe an arrest or booking as a conviction.
- Use the court record when final case status matters.
- Do not infer current custody from an old arrest result.
- Identify the actual arresting agency before requesting a report.
- Use official sources when making important decisions about a record.
- Do not assume every public arrest record includes a photograph.
- Do not use this guide as a consumer report for FCRA-regulated decisions.
Myrtle Beach South Carolina Mugshots FAQs
Where can I search Myrtle Beach arrests online?
Start with the Myrtle Beach Police Department Police-to-Citizen portal when MBPD handled the incident. The department says P2C can be used to search incidents and arrests and obtain inmate information.
Does Myrtle Beach have its own jail?
MBPD operates a 48-hour detention facility at its headquarters at 1101 North Oak Street. The department says the facility processes inmates and transports inmates to other facilities when applicable.
How do I find out if someone is currently in Myrtle Beach Detention?
MBPD instructs people checking on a family member or friend to call the Myrtle Beach Detention Center at 843-918-1088.
Where do I search Horry County bookings after a transfer?
Use the official Horry County Bookings & Releases service associated with J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway.
Can I get a Myrtle Beach police incident report?
Yes. MBPD says public copies of incident reports are available online or from its Records Department at 1101 North Oak Street during posted records hours.
How long does Myrtle Beach have to respond to a FOIA request?
The city states that, in general, public bodies have 10 working days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, to respond to a written request and determine whether the requested records will be released. That does not necessarily mean every record must be produced within 10 working days.
Where do I check a Myrtle Beach criminal case after arrest?
The correct court depends on the case. Myrtle Beach Municipal Court handles qualifying city matters, while other cases may proceed through Horry County Magistrate Court or another South Carolina court. Use the case information to identify the responsible court.
Does an arrest or mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. An arrest or booking records an event in the criminal justice process. It does not prove guilt. Check the applicable court record for filed charges and disposition.
Where do I search if the person is now in South Carolina state prison?
Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search. SCDC says the tool covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in department custody.
Related guide: Horry County, SC Mugshots: Arrests, Bookings & Jail Records.