Access New Milford Recent Arrests

New Milford recent arrests are recorded by the town's police department and processed through the Connecticut court system in the Litchfield Judicial District. This town of about 28,000 sits in the southern part of Litchfield County along the Housatonic River. The New Milford Police Department handles local arrests, while the State Police cover highways and surrounding rural areas. This page breaks down where to search for New Milford arrest records online, how to request copies from the police department, and what state law says about public access to arrest data.

New Milford Police Arrest Records

The New Milford Police Department is at 49 Poplar Street. The non-emergency number is (860) 355-3133. This is where all local arrests in New Milford are logged and where you go to get a copy of an arrest report. Officers file reports after each shift, and the records staff processes them for public release. Visit the station in person with a case number or the name and date tied to the arrest. Copies run $0.50 per page, the standard local rate in Connecticut under CGS § 1-212.

New Milford is part of Litchfield County. Connecticut abolished its county sheriff offices in 2000. That means no county-level law enforcement exists. The town police department and the State Police are the two agencies that handle arrests in and around New Milford. If you are not sure which one made a specific arrest, start by calling the police department at (860) 355-3133.

Arrest records in Connecticut are public from the moment of the arrest. That is the law. CGS § 1-215 requires the release of the person's name, address, the date and time, the place of arrest, and the charge. Warrant applications are also public if the arrest was made with a warrant. New Milford PD must comply with this law just like every department in the state.

New Milford Court Case Search

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up lets you search for New Milford arrests that have moved into the court system. It is free and does not require an account. Type in a name or docket number. The tool covers criminal cases, motor vehicle offenses, and more from every Superior Court in the state. New Milford cases are heard in the Litchfield Judicial District.

Results show the charges filed, all scheduled court dates, and the current status of the case. The system covers both recent and older filings. If a case has not been sealed or erased, it will show up here. Keep in mind that there can be a lag between the arrest and the case appearing in the court system. The police arrest report may be the only record during that gap.

The Judicial Branch also offers a direct criminal case search that is specific to criminal and motor vehicle cases. This is a faster route if you know the case type.

The state FOIA page outlines what arrest information must be released as a public record under Connecticut law, including arrests made by New Milford police.

State Police Arrests Near New Milford

Litchfield County is large and rural. Two State Police barracks patrol the area. Troop B sits in Canaan with a number of (860) 626-1820. Troop L is in Litchfield at (860) 626-7900. Troopers from either barracks might make arrests on Route 7 or other roads near New Milford. Those arrest reports go through the State Police, not the town police department.

Getting a State Police arrest report costs $16 per incident. That search fee is non-refundable. Call the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190 to make a request. You can also use the online portal for State Police records.

The CSP News site is another useful resource. It publishes press releases about State Police arrests across Connecticut, including enforcement actions in the Litchfield County area. Browse it for free to see if any recent arrests near New Milford have been covered.

CSP News tracks State Police press releases about arrests throughout Connecticut, including the area around New Milford.

Requesting New Milford Arrest Data

You have the right to request arrest records from the New Milford Police Department under Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act. CGS § 1-210 says public records must be available for inspection and copying during regular business hours. Arrest records are specifically classified as public under § 1-215. Write a request that includes the full name of the arrested person, the date if you know it, and any case number available. Be specific so the records staff can pull the right file quickly.

Submit the request at 49 Poplar Street in person, or send it by mail. The department has four business days to respond. Copies cost $0.50 per page, and the first $5.00 is waived under state law. If the department asks for more time, they must notify you in writing. They cannot just ignore the request.

Note: Some arrest record details may be redacted if the case involves protected victim information or could compromise an active investigation.

New Milford Custody and DOC Search

There are no county jails in Connecticut. Someone arrested in New Milford and held before trial goes into the state Department of Correction system. The DOC inmate search tool lets you check if a person is currently in state custody. Search by name or date of birth. Results include the facility, bond amount, offense, and sentencing status. This tool covers every correctional facility in the state.

The DOC inmate search shows current custody information for people arrested in New Milford who are being held in state correctional facilities.

CGS § 54-142a allows for the erasure of certain criminal records. Misdemeanors may be erased after seven years. Felonies after ten. Connecticut's Clean Slate law expands what qualifies for automatic erasure. An older New Milford arrest might not appear in a search if the record has been erased under these rules. Recent arrests will still be visible until the case is resolved and the waiting period passes.

Nearby Cities in Litchfield County

Torrington is the other city in Litchfield County with a dedicated arrest records page on this site. Located about 25 miles north of New Milford, Torrington has its own police department and a larger population base. For arrest records from that area, check the page below.