New Haven Recent Arrests

New Haven recent arrests are processed through the New Haven Police Department, one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Connecticut. The city sits in New Haven County and has a population of roughly 134,000 people. You can look up recent arrest records through the department's Police-to-Citizen portal, the Connecticut Judicial Branch case search, and state-level databases. Arrest records in New Haven are public under Connecticut law, and there are several ways to get copies. This page covers how to search for arrest data, where to go, who to call, and what fees to expect when you need New Haven arrest records.

New Haven Police Department Records

The New Haven Police Department is at 1 Union Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519. The main non-emergency line is (203) 946-6312. That same number reaches the records division. The booking line is (203) 946-7607. If you need to reach the public information officer, call (475) 434-7808. New Haven PD is the primary source for recent arrest records in the city. When someone gets arrested in New Haven, this department processes and holds the booking data.

Getting a copy of an arrest report from New Haven Police works like most departments in the state. You go to the records division with a case number or the date and name tied to the arrest. Bring a valid photo ID. The fee for copies is $0.50 per page for local agencies under CGS § 1-212. The first $5.00 is waived for most requests. Reports may not be ready right away. Most departments in Connecticut need 7 to 15 business days after an arrest before the report is cleared for release. Call the records line at (203) 946-6312 to check if the report you need is available before making the trip to the station.

New Haven handles a high volume of arrests compared to most other towns in the county. That means wait times for records can be longer than you might find in smaller departments nearby.

New Haven Arrest Records Online

New Haven runs a Police-to-Citizen portal that gives the public access to certain police data. This tool lets you search incidents, arrests, and other activity logged by New Haven Police. You do not need an account to use the basic search. It is free and open to the public. The portal does not give you full copies of arrest reports, but it shows you what has been logged recently. It is a fast way to check if a recent arrest took place in New Haven without calling or visiting the department.

The New Haven Police-to-Citizen portal provides public access to recent arrest and incident data.

You can also use the statewide Judicial Branch case search to find New Haven criminal filings.

For more detailed case info, the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up covers all Superior Court locations. Search by name or docket number to find criminal and motor vehicle cases from New Haven. The search is free. No account is needed. Results show the charges, court dates, and current case status.

Public Access to New Haven Arrest Data

Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records in Connecticut are public from the time of arrest. That applies to every arrest made in New Haven. The law says a "record of the arrest" includes the name, race, and address of the person. It also covers the date, time, and place of the arrest plus the charge. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is public too. This is not optional for New Haven Police. They must release this data when someone asks for it.

Some parts of a New Haven arrest record may be blacked out. Victim names in sexual assault or family violence cases can be removed. Witness details are sometimes withheld. Information that could hurt a pending case may also be redacted. But the core arrest facts stay visible. If you hit a wall trying to get New Haven arrest records, you can file a formal FOIA request. The agency must respond within four business days under state law. They can extend that with written notice, but they cannot just ignore it.

Note: The first $5.00 in copy fees is waived for most FOIA requests to New Haven Police.

State Resources for New Haven Arrests

Beyond the local department, you can use state databases to find New Haven arrest records. The Connecticut Department of Correction inmate search shows people held in state custody. If someone arrested in New Haven ends up at a state facility, this tool shows their location, bond, primary offense, and sentencing status. Search by name or date of birth. The DOC office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. Call (860) 692-7780 for questions.

The DOC inmate search can help track people arrested in New Haven who are now in state custody.

Results include facility, bond amount, and offense details for people in Connecticut custody.

Connecticut State Police Troop I in Bethany covers the New Haven County area. Their office is at 631 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06525. Call (203) 393-4200 for non-emergency matters. If state troopers make an arrest in the New Haven area, the report goes through the State Police Reports and Records Unit in Middletown. The search fee is $16 per request. Press releases about State Police arrests near New Haven appear on the CSP News site.

New Haven Criminal History Checks

A full criminal history check for someone in New Haven goes through the State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown. Fingerprinting costs $15. A state check costs $75. A federal check runs $13.25. You need an appointment. Walk-ins are not taken. SPBI is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Bring your photo ID, appointment confirmation, and pre-enrollment barcode.

New Haven Police also offers fingerprinting services through third-party providers. Check with the department for current availability and hours. Under CGS § 54-142a, some criminal records in Connecticut are erased over time. Certain misdemeanors clear after seven years. Certain felonies clear after ten years. The Clean Slate law widens automatic erasure for eligible offenses. A background check may not show older New Haven arrests if they were erased under this law.

Tips for Getting New Haven Arrest Records

Call ahead. That is the single best thing you can do before going to the station. The records line at (203) 946-6312 can tell you if a report is ready. If you have the case number, give it when you call. That makes the search faster. If you do not have the case number, give the date, time, and the name of the person arrested. The department can look it up from there.

Bring cash or a money order for the copy fee. Not all departments take credit cards or personal checks. Ask when you call. Have a valid photo ID with you when you go. Most New Haven arrest reports are ready within 7 to 15 business days after the arrest. Reports tied to ongoing investigations may take longer. Juvenile arrest records are not available from New Haven Police. Those go through Juvenile Court.

• Call (203) 946-6312 to check report status
• Bring a case number or incident date and name
• Copies cost $0.50 per page
• First $5.00 in fees is waived
• Allow 7 to 15 business days for processing

Nearby Cities

Looking for recent arrest records in other cities near New Haven? These towns also have arrest records pages.