Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay my traffic ticket? How much is it?
You can pay for a ticket two different ways:
- You can PAY ONLINE - Just enter your citation number or driver's license number.
- Visit the Fort Oglethorpe Courts Clerk Office @ 500 City Hall Drive - cash, money order, cashier's checks, and credit cards accepted.
(Cash must be exact amount and card payments are subject to a processing fee.)
To inquire about how much your traffic citation is, you can either call (706) 866-2989 or you can CLICK HERE.
How do I find out if someone I know is in jail?
The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department does not operate a jail. The Catoosa County Detention Center is located at 5842 US-41 in Ringgold, Georgia 30736 and can be reached by calling (706) 935-2424.
How do I get a copy of an accident or incident report?
You can obtain an accident report by visiting our police department or we can e-mail or fax it to you if you call us at 706-866-2512. We'll need the case number, name of the person involved, date of the accident, and any other information that may assist us in locating your report.
You can obtain an incident report by visiting our police department.
PLEASE ALLOW 3 - 5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE REPORT TO BE PROCESSED BEFORE YOUR REQUEST!
The police department will not release copies of reports that are part of an open and pending investigation. Other reports that will not be released include sex offenses, incomplete death investigation reports, cases involving the custody of an allegedly mentally ill person, or arrest reports that have been referred to the District Attorney's Office or the Juvenile Department.
How do I get my property back from the Police Department?
Property that was obtained by the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department can only be released by appointment. Call 706-866-2512 to schedule an appointment.
Will the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department do house checks while I'm on vacation?
Yes the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department will gladly check your home while you're away.
- You may submit an online request by clicking here, or
- You can make a request by calling us at (706) 866-2512.
Where can I dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs?
Any unused/expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can be disposed of at most local pharmacies. There are several pharmacies in and near the City of Fort Oglethorpe with drop boxes for doing so:
CVS Pharmacy
887 Battlefield Parkway
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Walgreens Pharmacy
1228 Battlefield Parkway
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
If you have illegal drugs that you would like to dispose of, you can call our non-emergency phone line at 706-935-2323.