Search Naugatuck Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Naugatuck go through the Naugatuck Police Department and the Connecticut court system. Naugatuck is a borough in New Haven County with about 31,000 residents. There is no county jail or sheriff here since Connecticut got rid of that system in 2000. All local arrests are handled by the town police. You can search for Naugatuck arrest records through several sources, including the Judicial Branch online case look-up, the police department records division, and state databases. This page shows you how to find and request those records.

Naugatuck Police Arrest Records

The Naugatuck Police Department handles all local arrests in town. They are at 211 Spring Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770. The non-emergency line is (203) 729-5221. When someone is arrested in Naugatuck, the police write a report. That report becomes public under Connecticut law. You can request a copy by calling or visiting the department. Give them a case number or the date and name tied to the arrest. Copies cost $0.50 per page under CGS § 1-212. The first $5.00 is waived.

Most reports need 7 to 15 business days to be ready after the arrest. It is a good idea to call first and check. Bring a valid photo ID if you go in person. Some departments accept only cash, check, or money order. Ask about payment when you call so you are ready.

Naugatuck Court Case Look-Up

The quickest free way to search for Naugatuck arrest records online is the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up. Criminal cases from Naugatuck go through the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District. You can search by name or docket number. Results list the charges, court dates, and case status. No fee. No login. Open to all.

The Judicial Branch case look-up lets you search criminal case filings from Naugatuck and every other Connecticut town for free.

This tool covers all Superior Court locations that handle Naugatuck criminal cases.

If you have a docket number, use it. The search is much faster that way. If you only have a name, you may see results from other Connecticut towns mixed in, so check the court location to make sure you are looking at Naugatuck cases.

Naugatuck Arrest Records and FOIA

Connecticut makes arrest records public by law. Under CGS § 1-215, the record of an arrest is public from the time of arrest. That record includes the name, race, and address of the arrested person. It also includes when and where the arrest happened and the charge. If the arrest used a warrant, the warrant application is public. If there was no warrant, the official arrest or incident report is public instead.

The Naugatuck Police Department must hand over these records when asked. Agencies have four business days to respond to a FOIA request. They can extend the time with written notice, but they cannot just refuse. If the department does not comply, you can file a complaint with the Freedom of Information Commission. Under CGS § 1-210, all records kept by public agencies are public records. That covers everything the Naugatuck police hold.

Some parts of Naugatuck arrest records may be redacted. Victim names in family violence or sexual assault cases are usually removed. Witness identities can be withheld. Details that might hurt a pending case may be blacked out. But the basic arrest facts stay public in all cases.

Find Naugatuck Inmates in State Custody

When someone arrested in Naugatuck ends up in a state facility, the Connecticut DOC inmate search can help you find them. Search by last name, first name, or date of birth. The results show the facility, bond amount, offense, and sentencing status. This is free to use and requires no account.

The DOC search tool shows current custody status for people arrested in Naugatuck and held in state facilities.

Note: This tool only shows people currently in custody. It does not list everyone arrested in Naugatuck.

State Police Serving Naugatuck

Troop I of the Connecticut State Police covers the Naugatuck area from the Bethany barracks at 631 Amity Road. The phone number is (203) 393-4200. State troopers assist Naugatuck police and handle highway incidents in the area. If a state trooper makes an arrest in Naugatuck, the report goes through the State Police Reports and Records Unit in Middletown, not through the Naugatuck Police Department.

State Police arrest reports cost $16 per request. That is a flat search fee. It is non-refundable. For press releases about recent State Police arrests near Naugatuck, check the CSP News site. It posts arrest announcements from troops across the state.

Naugatuck Criminal Background Checks

A full criminal history check goes through the State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown. A state check costs $75. A federal check is $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. SPBI is open Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Appointments are required. This gives you the most complete arrest history for anyone in Naugatuck or the rest of Connecticut.

Connecticut law erases some criminal records over time. CGS § 54-142a allows automatic erasure of certain misdemeanors after seven years and certain felonies after ten years. The Clean Slate law expands this further. So a check may not show every past arrest for a Naugatuck resident.

The CGS § 1-215 page on the FOI Commission site explains what arrest records are public in Connecticut.

Nearby Cities

These nearby towns also have recent arrest records pages. Check them if you need to widen your search beyond Naugatuck.

New Haven County Arrest Records

Naugatuck is part of New Haven County. For more arrest records from towns across the county, visit the full county page.