Meriden Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Meriden are handled by the Meriden Police Department, serving about 60,000 people in New Haven County. Meriden sits in the center of the county between New Haven and Hartford. The department runs a Police-to-Citizen portal and has a dedicated records division for public requests. You can search for Meriden arrest records through local and state tools. Arrest data is public in Connecticut, and this page covers where to look, what fees apply, and how to get the records you need from Meriden.

Meriden Police Department Records

The Meriden Police Department is at 50 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451. The non-emergency number is (203) 238-1911. Meriden has a records division that processes arrest reports and other police documents for public access. To get a copy of a Meriden arrest report, contact the records division with a case number or the date and name tied to the arrest. Bring a valid photo ID. Copies cost $0.50 per page under CGS § 1-212. The first $5.00 in fees is waived for most requests.

The Meriden Police Department page has links to records, fingerprinting, and other services.

State-level resources like SPBI can supplement local Meriden arrest record searches.

Meriden PD also handles fingerprinting on a set schedule. Hours are Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Pre-enrollment is needed before your appointment. This service is mainly for people who need fingerprints done for background checks or other purposes, but the records division is the place to go for arrest report copies.

Meriden Police-to-Citizen Portal

Meriden runs a Police-to-Citizen portal that gives the public a window into recent police activity. The portal shows incidents, arrests, and other data logged by the department. It is free to use and does not require an account for basic searches. This is a quick way to see if a recent arrest took place in Meriden without having to call or visit the station.

The P2C portal does not give you full copies of arrest reports. It shows summaries and log data. For a complete report, you still need to contact the Meriden records division directly. But the portal is useful for a first look at what has happened recently in Meriden. It updates regularly and covers a range of police activity beyond just arrests.

Searching Meriden Arrest Cases in Court

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up covers all Superior Court locations, including cases from Meriden. Search by name or docket number. Results list charges, court dates, and case status. The tool is free and open to everyone. No login is required.

Criminal cases filed after a Meriden arrest move through the Superior Court system. That means they show up in the Judicial Branch database once the court processes them. There is sometimes a short delay between an arrest and when the case appears in the online system. If you do not see a recent Meriden arrest in the look-up, try again in a few days. The court has to enter the case first.

Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records are public from the time of arrest. Meriden Police must provide the basic arrest data when someone asks for it. This includes name, address, date of arrest, place, and charge. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is public too.

State Resources for Meriden Arrests

The Connecticut DOC inmate search is useful when someone arrested in Meriden ends up in state custody. Search by name or date of birth. Results show the facility, bond amount, offense, and sentencing status. The DOC office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. Call (860) 692-7780 with questions.

Connecticut State Police Troop I covers the Meriden area from their office at 631 Amity Road in Bethany. Phone: (203) 393-4200. Arrests by troopers near Meriden go through the State Police Reports and Records Unit. The search fee is $16 per request. Press releases about state trooper arrests near Meriden appear on the CSP News site.

For a full background check, the SPBI in Middletown runs state checks ($75) and federal checks ($13.25). Fingerprinting costs $15. Appointments are required. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Under CGS § 54-142a, some older criminal records are automatically erased. Certain misdemeanors go after seven years and certain felonies after ten years. The Clean Slate law has expanded this further.

Note: Juvenile arrest records from Meriden are not available through the police department or state databases.

How to Request Meriden Arrest Records

The steps are simple. Call the Meriden Police records division at (203) 238-1911 and ask about the report you need. Give a case number if you have one. If not, provide the date and the name of the person arrested. Ask about fees and what payment they take. Most departments accept cash, check, or money order. Visit the station at 50 West Main Street with your photo ID. Pick up and pay for copies. The fee is $0.50 per page after the first $5.00 is waived.

If Meriden Police does not release the records, file a FOIA request. The department must respond within four business days. Under CGS § 1-210, all records held by public agencies are public. That includes everything the Meriden Police records division keeps. Some details may be removed from the arrest record, like victim names in domestic violence cases or witness information. But the core arrest facts stay available to anyone who asks.

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