Greenwich Recent Arrests

Greenwich recent arrests are handled by the Greenwich Police Department and processed through the Connecticut court system. Sitting at the southwestern tip of Fairfield County along the New York border, Greenwich has a population of about 63,000. The police department runs a General Services Division that handles records requests for arrest reports and other police documents. Court filings from Greenwich arrests are searchable through the state Judicial Branch online system. This page explains how to access recent arrest data in Greenwich, where to find booking records, and the process for getting copies of police reports.

Greenwich Police Arrest Records

The Greenwich Police Department is at 11 Bruce Place. The non-emergency number is (203) 622-8004. For records and general services, call (203) 622-8017. The General Services Division is the office that handles arrest report requests. Their hours are 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday. This is a wider window than many other departments in the area, which makes it easier to request records in person.

The Greenwich Police Department page provides contact details and links to the records division.

The General Services Division at Greenwich PD handles all public records requests including arrest reports.

To get a copy of a Greenwich arrest report, contact general services with your case number or the date and name tied to the arrest. Copies cost $0.50 per page under Connecticut law. Bring a valid photo ID if you go in person. You can also call ahead to see if the report is ready before making the trip to Bruce Place.

Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records in Greenwich are public from the time of arrest. The law requires the release of the name, address, date, time, place, and offense for every arrest. Greenwich PD cannot refuse to provide this basic data.

Search Greenwich Court Cases

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up includes criminal filings from Greenwich. Search by name or docket number to find cases tied to arrests made in town. The system shows charges, court hearing dates, and case outcomes. There is no fee to search.

Greenwich falls under Fairfield County in the state court system. Cases from Greenwich go through the Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District. Not all arrests result in court cases right away. The state's attorney reviews the evidence and decides whether to file charges. Some cases get filed within days of the arrest. Others take weeks. Until charges appear in the court system, the police arrest log or a direct records request is the best way to confirm a Greenwich arrest.

Greenwich FOI Record Requests

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act covers all Greenwich Police records. You can file a written request for any public record, including arrest reports. CGS § 1-210 establishes that all records kept by public agencies are open for inspection. The department has four business days to respond to your FOI request. Fees are capped at $0.50 per page for local agencies under CGS § 1-212, and the first $5.00 is waived.

Certain information may be left out of the records you get back. Witness identities, victim details in sensitive cases, and information that could harm a pending prosecution can all be redacted. Records under a court seal are not available. But the basic facts of the arrest will be included because CGS § 1-215 protects the public's right to that data.

Note: Greenwich PD records hours run weekdays 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM, making it one of the most accessible departments in Fairfield County for in-person requests.

State Police and Custody in Greenwich

State Police Troop G in Bridgeport covers parts of Fairfield County including the area around Greenwich. Their office is at 149 Prospect Street, Bridgeport, and the number is (203) 696-2500. Arrests made by state troopers on highways near Greenwich go through the State Police records system. Request those reports through the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190 or use the GovQA portal. The fee is $16 per incident.

The CSP News site posts press releases about State Police arrests across Connecticut, including the Greenwich area. These releases often have names, charges, and case details.

People arrested in Greenwich who stay in custody go into the Connecticut Department of Correction system. The DOC inmate search tracks everyone in state custody. There are no county jails in Connecticut. Search by name or date of birth to find someone arrested in Greenwich who is being held. CGS § 54-142a allows the erasure of some criminal records over time, so older arrests may not appear in any search.

Nearby Fairfield County Cities

Greenwich borders Stamford and is near other Fairfield County communities with their own arrest records. These pages cover how to find arrest data in nearby cities.