Middletown Recent Arrests

Middletown recent arrests are processed by the local police department and tracked through the Connecticut Judicial Branch court system. This city of about 47,000 people sits in Middlesex County along the Connecticut River. The Middletown Police Department handles most arrests within city limits, while State Police Troop F picks up cases on nearby highways and in rural parts of the county. Middletown also happens to be where the state runs its main fingerprint and records office. This page covers how to look up recent arrest data, where to search online, and who to call for copies of Middletown arrest records.

Middletown Police Arrest Records

The Middletown Police Department sits at 222 Main Street in the heart of the city. Call them at (860) 638-4000 for general questions. Officers log arrests at the end of each shift, and those reports go through internal review before they can be released. You can walk in and ask for a copy of an arrest report by giving the case number or the date and name tied to the arrest. Bring a valid photo ID. Copies run $0.50 per page, which is the standard rate for local agencies across Connecticut under CGS § 1-212.

Middletown sits in Middlesex County. Connecticut got rid of its county sheriff system in 2000, so there is no county-level law enforcement office to check. The city police department handles all local arrests. If you are not sure which agency made the arrest, start with Middletown PD. They can tell you if the case belongs to them or if it was a State Police matter.

Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records become public at the time of the arrest. The law spells out what must be disclosed: the name, race, and address of the person, along with the date, time, place, and offense. If the arrest was made with a warrant, the warrant application is also part of the public record. Middletown PD must follow this law just like every other department in the state.

Middletown Arrest Court Lookup

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the go-to tool for finding Middletown arrests that have moved into the court system. It is free. No account needed. You search by name or docket number and the system pulls up criminal cases, motor vehicle cases, and more from every Superior Court in the state. Middletown cases go through the Middlesex Judicial District court.

The Judicial Branch case look-up portal shows the charges, court dates, and status of each case. It covers all recent filings as well as older ones that have not been sealed or erased.

The case look-up page on the Judicial Branch site gives you a direct path to search Middletown criminal cases filed in state court.

This look-up tool covers criminal, civil, and motor vehicle cases across all Connecticut courts, including those from the Middlesex district.

Not every arrest ends up in the court system right away. Someone could be arrested and released pending a court summons. In that gap, the arrest log from Middletown PD might be the only public record. Once the state files charges, the case shows up in the Judicial Branch system. If you do not find what you are looking for in the court tool, call Middletown PD directly to ask about the arrest.

SPBI Office in Middletown

Middletown holds a unique spot in the state's arrest record system. The State Police Bureau of Identification is located right here at 1111 Country Club Road. This is the central office that handles criminal history record checks, fingerprinting, and letters of good conduct for the entire state of Connecticut. The SPBI falls under the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

Walk-in fingerprinting at the SPBI costs $15. A state criminal history check runs $75, and a federal check through the FBI adds $13.25. Appointments are required. You can book one through the SPBI main page on the state portal. Hours for walk-in services are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. That is a narrow window, so plan ahead. Many Middletown residents find it convenient to have this state office in their own city rather than driving to Hartford or elsewhere.

The SPBI page on the state portal outlines fingerprinting fees, appointment booking, and criminal history check procedures available at the Middletown office.

State Police Arrests Near Middletown

State Police Troop F out of Westbrook covers the Middlesex County region, including roads and areas around Middletown. Their number is (860) 399-2100. If a state trooper made an arrest on Route 9 or another highway near Middletown, that report goes through the State Police system, not Middletown PD. State Police arrest reports have a non-refundable search fee of $16 per incident. You can request them through the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190.

The CSP News site posts press releases about State Police activity, including arrests in the Middletown area and across Connecticut. It covers notable traffic stops, drug arrests, and other enforcement actions. The site updates regularly and is free to browse.

Check the CSP News page for recent press releases about State Police arrests in the Middlesex County area.

Middletown Arrest Record Requests

If online searches do not turn up what you need, you can file a FOIA request with the Middletown Police Department. Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act, outlined in CGS § 1-210, gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by any government agency. Arrest records are specifically covered under § 1-215. The department must respond within four business days of getting your request.

Put your request in writing. Include the name of the person, the date of the arrest if you know it, and any case numbers you have. Be specific. The more detail you provide, the faster they can pull the right file. Drop off your request in person at 222 Main Street, send it by mail, or email it. Copies cost $0.50 per page for local agencies. The first $5.00 in copy fees is waived under state law.

Note: Arrest records may have redacted sections if the case involves protected victim information or an ongoing investigation.

Custody Search for Middletown Arrests

Connecticut does not run county jails. All people held after arrest in Middletown go into the state Department of Correction system. The DOC inmate search tool lets you check if someone arrested in Middletown is still in state custody. Search by name or date of birth. Results show the facility, bond amount, charges, and sentencing status.

The DOC inmate search covers every state correctional facility in Connecticut and shows current custody status for people arrested in Middletown and elsewhere.

CGS § 54-142a covers record erasure in Connecticut. Certain misdemeanors can be erased after seven years. Certain felonies after ten. The state's Clean Slate law expands automatic erasure for some offenses. So an older Middletown arrest might not appear in search results if the record was erased under this statute. Recent arrests, though, will show up until the case is resolved and the waiting period passes.

Nearby Cities With Arrest Records

Middletown is the only city in Middlesex County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. However, neighboring counties have cities with their own arrest record pages. If you need arrest data from a nearby area, check the links below.