Search Fairfield Recent Arrests

Fairfield recent arrests are managed by the Fairfield Police Department, which serves this coastal town of roughly 62,000 people in Fairfield County. The department runs a records and evidence division that processes arrest reports and handles public record requests. Arrests that lead to criminal charges show up in the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up system. You can also file a formal FOI request to get copies of arrest reports. This page covers how to find recent arrest information in Fairfield, the offices involved, and the legal framework that governs public access to these records.

Fairfield Police Arrest Records

The Fairfield Police Department is located at 100 Reef Road. The non-emergency phone number is (203) 254-4800. Arrest reports go through the Records and Evidence Division, which is part of the Investigative Services Bureau. This is where you go to get copies of arrest reports, incident reports, and other police records from Fairfield.

When you need a copy of an arrest report, call the department and ask for the records division. Have your case number ready if you have one. If not, provide the date and name tied to the arrest. Copies cost $0.50 per page, which is the standard rate set by Connecticut law for local police departments. You can pick up copies in person at 100 Reef Road. Bring a valid photo ID.

Fairfield is the town that shares its name with Fairfield County. The town sits along the coast between Bridgeport and Westport. All local law enforcement goes through the town police department since Connecticut got rid of its county sheriff system in 2000.

Fairfield Arrest Case Search Online

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the main online tool for finding court cases tied to Fairfield arrests. You can search by name or docket number. The system includes criminal cases, motor vehicle cases, and other filings from every Superior Court in the state. Fairfield arrest cases appear once the state files charges. Results show the charges, hearing dates, and case status. There is no charge for searching.

The Judicial Branch case look-up page allows free searches of Fairfield criminal court filings.

The SPBI also handles statewide criminal history checks that may include Fairfield arrest records.

For a direct link to criminal cases, use the criminal case inquiry on the Judicial Branch site. It works the same way but takes you straight to the criminal search form. Not every arrest in Fairfield leads to a filed case right away. The prosecutor reviews the evidence before filing charges. There can be a gap of days or weeks between the arrest and the court filing.

FOI Requests for Fairfield Arrests

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to get arrest records from Fairfield PD. The law is clear on this point. Under CGS § 1-215, any record of an arrest is a public record from the time of arrest. The department must give you the name, address, date, time, place, and charge. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is also public.

CGS § 1-210 further establishes that all records maintained by public agencies are open to inspection. CGS § 1-212 sets fees at $0.50 per page for local agencies, with the first $5.00 waived. Write your request and send it to the Fairfield Police Department at 100 Reef Road. Be specific about what you want. The department has four business days to respond.

Some information can be redacted from Fairfield arrest records. Victim names in domestic violence and sexual assault cases may be removed. Witness identities can be withheld. Any data sealed by court order is also off limits. The rest of the arrest record must be provided.

Note: If the records division cannot find your request, try providing alternate details like an approximate date range or the location of the arrest in Fairfield.

State Resources for Fairfield Arrests

Connecticut State Police Troop G in Bridgeport handles state-level law enforcement near Fairfield. Their address is 149 Prospect Street, Bridgeport, and the phone number is (203) 696-2500. State trooper arrests on highways and state roads near Fairfield go through their records system. The Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190 handles those requests. You can also use the GovQA portal for online submissions.

People arrested in Fairfield who are held in custody enter the state DOC system. The Connecticut DOC inmate search shows current facility, bond amount, and offense details. Connecticut has no county jails. All custody is handled at the state level. Search by name or date of birth to find someone arrested in Fairfield.

CGS § 54-142a allows certain criminal records to be erased in Connecticut. Misdemeanors may be erased after seven years. Felonies may be erased after ten. The Clean Slate law has expanded automatic erasure. This means some older Fairfield arrest records may no longer exist in any database.

Nearby Cities in Fairfield County

Fairfield sits between Bridgeport and Westport on the Connecticut coast. These nearby cities have their own police departments and arrest record systems.