Mugshots Horry County South Carolina

Yes — you can look up mugshots and arrest records in Horry County, South Carolina. These are public safety records, meaning many of them are open to the public under South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act.

But there are clear steps and rules about how to find them and what they include.

This guide is written in very simple English so anyone in the US can understand how to check mugshots in Horry County from A to Z.

📍 H2: What Are Mugshots & What Do They Mean?

Mugshots are photos taken by police when someone is arrested. They show the person’s face, usually from the front and side.

• These photos are NOT proof of guilt. They are only a record of an arrest.

• Also, See HereBeaufort County Mugshots Last 15, 30, 7 Days & 24 Hours

  Mugshots and arrest info are public records in South Carolina, but some information may be restricted by law.

🔍 H2: How to Find Recent Mugshots in Horry County

Here is the simplest step-by-step process:

Step 1: Go to Official Horry County Sheriff’s Office Jail Search

1. Open the Horry County Sheriff’s Office Jail Bookings & Releases search tool.

   • This tool shows recent arrests, mugshots, charges, and arresting agency.

2. In the search:

   • Enter the last name of the person you are looking for.

   • If possible, add the booking date range.

3. Press Search.

4. You should see:

   • Person’s full name

   • Mugshot photo

   • Booking date

   • Charges

   • Arresting agency
     (Not all counties show every field, but many do.)

⚠️ If the arrest just happened, it may take a few hours before the record appears.

📁 H2: How to Find Older Mugshots & Arrest Records

If the jail search did not show what you want:

Option A: County Clerk of Court Records

1. Visit the Horry County Clerk of Court public index for criminal case records.

2. Enter the person’s last name.

3. This will show cases filed in court, including older arrests.

This doesn’t always show a mugshot, but it gives case details.

📜 H2: Can You Request Records That Are Not Online?

Yes — if the records are not online, you can ask the agency directly.

How to File a FOIA Request

1. Write your request clearly:

   • Person’s full name

   • Date of birth (if known)

   • Arrest date and place (if possible)

2. Send the request to the law enforcement agency (email, mail, or in person).
   A small fee may apply for copies.

📡 H2: What Sites Also Show Mugshots (Not Official)

There are websites that list mugshots and arrest records scraped from public data. These include:

• mugshots.zone (third-party database)

• horrycountymugshots.com (records database)

• recentlybooked.com (recent bookings list)

🧑‍💼 H2: Local Government & Law Enforcement Contacts

Here are real offices that can help you with mugshot searches, arrest records, and other public records in Horry County, SC:

📍 Horry County Sheriff’s Office

• Address: 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526

• Phone: (843) 915-8096

• Official Arrest/Mugshots Search: Use their inmate bookings tool (see steps above)

• Hours: Typically Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

• Purpose: Manages county jail, arrest records, public records requests

📍 City of Conway Police Department

• Address: 229 Main Street, Conway, SC 29526

• Phone: (843) 248-1790

• Purpose: Records for arrests made by Conway PD (FOIA requests)

📍 Myrtle Beach Police Department

• Address: 1101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

• Phone: (843) 918-1535

• Purpose: Arrest records for incidents within Myrtle Beach city

📍 North Myrtle Beach Police Department

• Address: 1015 Second Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

• Phone: (843) 280-5516

• Purpose: Arrest records in North Myrtle Beach city

📍 Horry County Clerk of Court

• Address: 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526

• Phone: (843) 915-5080

• Purpose: Court records (criminal cases, filings)

🛠️ H2: Quick Tips & Troubleshooting

• Why no mugshot shows?

  • Records may take time to post.

  • Some records are sealed or restricted by law.

• Don’t trust random “pay to view” sites.

  • Third-party sites might charge you for information that is free at the official source.

• Mugshots don’t prove guilt.

  • They only show a person was booked, not convicted.

• FOIA Request fees:

  • There may be small copy or processing fees when requesting documents in person or by mail.