Find Bridgeport Recent Arrests

Bridgeport recent arrests are tracked by the city's police department and processed through the state court system. As the most populous city in Connecticut, Bridgeport sees a high volume of arrest activity each year. The police department posts monthly arrest logs on its site, and the state Judicial Branch lists all criminal case filings from Bridgeport Superior Court. Getting arrest records here takes a phone call, an online search, or a trip to the records office at 300 Congress Street. This page walks through how to find recent arrest data in Bridgeport and where to look for booking details and case outcomes.

Bridgeport Police Arrest Records

The Bridgeport Police Department is the main source for recent arrest records in the city. Their headquarters sits at 300 Congress Street. The non-emergency line is (203) 576-7671. For records, call (203) 576-7014. Officers file arrest reports at the end of each shift, and those reports go through processing before they can be released. You can visit the records office in person with a case number and ask for a copy. Copies cost $0.50 per page at most local departments in Connecticut, and Bridgeport follows that same fee structure.

Bridgeport Police publishes monthly arrest logs as PDF files on the department arrest logs page. Each log lists the name of the person arrested, the date, and the charge. These logs are free to view online. They give you a quick look at who was arrested in Bridgeport during that month. The logs tend to cover a full calendar month and are posted after the month ends. If you need something more current, call the records line at (203) 576-7014 and ask about a specific arrest.

The Bridgeport Police Department main page links to arrest logs and other public safety resources for the city.

The Judicial Branch case look-up covers criminal filings from Bridgeport Superior Court.

Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records in Connecticut are public from the time of arrest. That means the Bridgeport Police Department cannot hold back the basic facts of an arrest. The name, address, date, time, place, and offense must be disclosed. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is also part of the public record. This law applies to every police department in the state, including Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Court Case Search

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the best online tool for finding Bridgeport arrest cases that have gone to court. You can search by name or docket number. The system covers criminal cases, motor vehicle cases, and other case types from all Superior Court locations in the state. Bridgeport cases show up here once they are filed with the court. Results include the charges, court dates, and current case status. There is no fee for searching. You do not need an account.

Not every arrest leads to a court case right away. Some arrests are processed and the person is released pending further investigation. In those cases, the arrest log from Bridgeport PD may be the only record for a while. Once the state files charges, the case appears in the Judicial Branch system. For a direct search of criminal cases, you can also use the criminal case inquiry page on the Judicial Branch site.

Bridgeport is part of Fairfield County, which no longer has a county sheriff. Connecticut got rid of the sheriff system in 2000. All local law enforcement runs through municipal police departments. That means Bridgeport PD handles arrests in the city, and the state court system handles the cases afterward.

FOIA Requests for Bridgeport Arrests

If you cannot find what you need through online logs or the court look-up, you can file a Freedom of Information Act request with the Bridgeport Police Department. Connecticut's FOI law gives you the right to request any public record from a government agency. CGS § 1-210 says all records kept by public agencies are open to inspection. Arrest records fall under this right. The department must respond within four business days. They may ask for more time in writing, but they cannot simply ignore the request.

Fees for FOIA copies are set by state law. Local agencies in Connecticut charge up to $0.50 per page. The first $5.00 in fees is waived for most requests under CGS § 1-212. You can submit a written request in person, by mail, or by email. Be as specific as you can. Give the name of the person arrested, the date, or the case number. The more detail you provide, the faster the department can pull the right record from their files.

Note: Some Bridgeport arrest records may have redacted sections if the case involves ongoing investigations or protected victim information.

State Police Coverage in Bridgeport

Connecticut State Police Troop G is based right in Bridgeport at 149 Prospect Street. Call them at (203) 696-2500. State troopers handle arrests on state highways and in areas where local police need backup. Troop G covers much of the Fairfield County area. If someone was arrested by a state trooper near Bridgeport, that record goes through the State Police system instead of Bridgeport PD.

State Police arrest reports cost $16 per incident as a search fee. That fee is non-refundable even if no report is found. You can request reports from the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190 or through the GovQA online portal. The CSP News site also posts press releases about notable State Police arrests in the Bridgeport area and across Connecticut.

Bridgeport Inmate and Custody Search

When someone is arrested in Bridgeport and held in state custody, the Department of Correction tracks their status. The DOC inmate search lets you look up anyone in a Connecticut correctional facility. Search by name or date of birth. Results show the facility, bond amount, offense, and sentencing status. This tool is useful when someone was arrested in Bridgeport and you want to know if they are still in custody or if they posted bond.

Connecticut does not have county jails. All people held after arrest go into the state DOC system. So a person picked up in Bridgeport might be held at Bridgeport Correctional Center or transferred to another facility. The DOC site is the best way to track that. You can also call the DOC at (860) 692-7780 or email DOC.PIO@ct.gov for help finding a specific person in the system.

CGS § 54-142a covers the erasure of criminal records in Connecticut. Some misdemeanors are erased after seven years. Some felonies are erased after ten years. The Clean Slate law expands automatic erasure for certain offenses. Older arrests may not show up in a search because the record was erased under this statute.

Nearby Fairfield County Cities

Bridgeport is surrounded by other cities in Fairfield County that have their own police departments and arrest records. If you need arrest data from a nearby town, check the pages below. Each one covers local police contacts and how to search records in that area.