Access Manchester Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Manchester are tracked by the Manchester Police Department at 239 Middle Turnpike East. The department publishes weekly arrest logs through the Manchester Ink Link, giving the public a regular look at booking activity in town. Manchester is in the eastern part of Hartford County, and all arrest records fall under Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act. You can search for recent Manchester arrest data through the police records unit, the Connecticut court system, or state databases that track inmates held in custody.

Manchester Police Arrest Records

The Manchester Police Department is at 239 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040. The main non-emergency number is (860) 645-5500. For records, call (860) 645-5512. The records unit is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. You need a case number or the date and time of the incident to request an arrest report. Copies run $0.50 per page, which is the standard rate for local agencies in Connecticut under § 1-212.

Manchester Police publishes weekly arrest logs through the Manchester Ink Link. These logs list names, charges, and arrest dates. They are free to read. This gives the public a steady look at arrest activity in town without having to visit the station or file a formal request. Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records are public from the time of arrest. The law requires that basic booking data be released to anyone who asks for it.

The Manchester Police Department website links to records, divisions, and contact information for the department.

The department site connects you to the records unit and other services for Manchester residents.

Manchester Arrest Court Look-Up

Manchester arrest cases that go to court are searchable through the Connecticut Judicial Branch criminal case search. This online tool is free. No account is needed. You can look up a person by name and see the charges, court dates, and case status. Manchester cases are handled through the local Superior Court in the judicial district.

The court system is separate from the police department. A case may appear in the court database before the police report is ready for public release, or the other way around. CGS § 1-210 gives the public a right to inspect all records held by public agencies during business hours. That applies to court records just as it does to police records in Manchester.

Note: Court records may show a different charge than the original arrest if the prosecutor changes it during filing.

How to Get Manchester Arrest Reports

Visit the records unit at 239 Middle Turnpike East during business hours. Bring a case number if you have one. The staff will look up the report and make copies. Each page costs $0.50. The first $5.00 in copy fees is waived under Connecticut law, which means your first ten pages are free. Payment methods may vary, so call ahead to confirm what the department takes. The records phone number is (860) 645-5512.

You can also submit a request through the Manchester Police website using their online form. Response times follow the state FOIA rules. Agencies have four business days to respond. They can extend that time with written notice if the request is large or involves redaction review. Some arrest report details may be redacted in Manchester. Victims of family violence or sexual assault may have their names removed. Witness names are sometimes withheld. But the core arrest facts, including the name of the person arrested, the charges, and the date, stay public.

Under § 54-142a, certain criminal records are eligible for automatic erasure in Connecticut. Qualifying misdemeanors can be erased after seven years. Qualifying felonies after ten. The Clean Slate law broadens this. A Manchester arrest from years ago may no longer show up in a search if it falls under erasure rules.

State Arrest Resources for Manchester

Connecticut State Police Troop C in Tolland covers parts of the Manchester area. Call (860) 896-3200. Troop H in Hartford is also nearby at (860) 534-1000. State Police arrest reports are filed separately from Manchester Police reports. To get one, file a request with the State Police Reports and Records Unit in Middletown. The search fee is $16 per incident.

The SPBI office runs criminal history checks. A state check costs $75. A federal check costs $13.25. Fingerprinting is $15. You must book an appointment first. The DOC inmate search shows custody information for anyone arrested in Manchester who is being held in a state correctional facility. The Manchester Police records page has details on how to start a records request.

Nearby Hartford County Arrest Records

Manchester is in the eastern section of Hartford County, close to the Tolland County line. These nearby cities have separate police departments that handle their own arrest records.

See all towns in Hartford County for more arrest record contacts.