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1. Who is the York County Sheriff's Public Information Officer?

Deputy Trent Faris is the Public Information Officer for the York County Sheriff's Office. 

In Deputy Faris' absence, Community Relations Liaison Cpl. Johnathan Gilbert is the Assistant PIO.

2. How do I find a report?

Official incident reports can be obtained at the Moss Justice Center located at 1675 York Hwy., York, SC 29745.

Additionally journalists can email a report request to the YCSO Public Information Officer, Deputy Trent Faris.

3. Can I pull a report from your website?

No. We do have offices located in York, Clover, Rock Hill and Fort Mill for your convenience to pick up a copy of a report. It is best to know the report number before asking the district office clerks for a report.

Additionally journalists can email a report request to the YCSO Public Information Officer, Deputy Trent Faris.

4. If I cannot get in touch with the PIO what should I do?

1. DO NOT call Public Safety Communications, aka. Dispatch seeking information pertaining to law enforcement matters. You are tying up a phone line for someone calling in with a legitimate emergency. 

2. The PIO is available via phone, text or email. Please be patient when seeking information from the PIO. 

3. Cpl. Johnathan Gilbert is the Assistant PIO when PIO Trent Faris is out of the office or on vacation you can contact him at [email protected] 

5. How do I get an arrest warrant?

After the arrest warrant has been served to the suspect, the arrest warrant is made available. Simply contact the PIO and they will attempt to get a copy of the arrest warrant from the Detective or Deputy over the case. Additionally if an arrest warrant has been served copies can be obtained at the York County Clerk of Court Office at the Moss Justice Center. 

6. How do I find out which agency arrested someone?

We have a new feature on the sheriff's office website under inmate search. In the far right column next to the charge description will have the arresting agency's name.

7. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request?

The Sheriff's Office Staff Attorney, Heather Mouzon, accepts FOIA requests.

Read the FOIA Information Sheet

Fill out the FOIA Request Form.

FOIA submissions can also be sent via email to [email protected]  

In accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), S.C. Code Ann. §§ 30-4-10 to 30-4-165, any person has the right to inspect and copy public records.  Requests for public records made pursuant to the FOIA should be directed to: 

York County Sheriff’s Office

Attention:  General Counsel

1675-2A York Highway

York, South Carolina 29745

In order to offset the costs incurred by the York County Sheriff’s Office for searching, retrieving, and redacting public records, the following fee schedule applies:

• 14-day reports furnished  $1.00 for first copy, $.25 for each additional copy under § 30-4-30(D)(2)   (in-person requests only)
• Copies                                                 $.25 per copy
• Data Discs                                           $10.00 per disc
• Search/Redaction Time                       minimum of $14.70 per hour (you will be charged for the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who has the skill and training necessary to respond to the request)

A deposit of 25% of the estimated costs for searching, retrieving, redacting and reproducing records may be required prior to the York County Sheriff’s Office undertaking the search.  The full balance must be paid at the time of production of the records.

Inspecting, copying, and production of public records are subject to all applicable exemptions and exclusions provided by the FOIA or other state and federal laws.  If public records are available for electronic transmission by the York County Sheriff’s Office, per page copying charges do not apply; however, you will still be charged for staff time spent searching for, retrieving, and redacting the records.  The York County Sheriff’s Office is not required to create an electronic version of a public record where one does not exist.

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 30-2-50, obtaining or using public records for commercial solicitation directed to any person in the State of South Carolina is prohibited and is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and imprisonment up to one year, or both.