Search Newington Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Newington go through the Newington Police Department, the sole law enforcement agency in this Hartford County town of about 30,000 residents. Newington sits between Hartford and New Britain, and all local arrests are booked at the station on Cedar Street. The town does not publish an online arrest blotter, but you can still track down recent arrest data through state court records, direct police requests, and the FOIA process. Connecticut law makes arrest records public from the time of arrest, so you have a clear right to this information. Below is a full breakdown of how to search for and get copies of Newington arrest records.

Newington Police Arrest Records

The Newington Police Department is at 131 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111. The non-emergency number is (860) 666-8445. All arrests in Newington flow through this department. When officers make an arrest, they create the booking record and incident report at the Cedar Street station. These records become part of the department's files and are subject to public records law.

To get a copy of a Newington arrest report, visit the police department during business hours. Bring a photo ID and, if possible, a case number or the date and details of the incident you are looking for. Copies cost $0.50 per page under the standard Connecticut local agency rate set by CGS § 1-212. The first $5.00 in copy fees is waived for most requests. Allow at least 7 to 15 business days after the arrest for the report to be ready. Call ahead to make sure the record has been processed before making the trip to the station.

Connecticut abolished county sheriffs back in 2000. There is no county jail or central booking in Hartford County. Every arrest in Newington goes through the local police department only.

Newington Court Case Look-Up

The quickest free way to check for recent Newington arrests is through the state court system. The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up covers criminal and motor vehicle cases from all Superior Court locations. Newington cases are handled in the Hartford Judicial District. You search by name or docket number and get back charges, court dates, and case status. The tool is free. No login is needed. It works for anyone.

Keep in mind that not every Newington arrest shows up in court records right away. There can be a gap between the arrest and when the case gets filed in the system. For the most current arrest data, contacting the Newington Police Department directly is the better option. But for cases that have already been filed, the court look-up gives you solid details fast.

The Judicial Branch case look-up page covers criminal filings from Newington and every other town in Connecticut.

The DOC inmate search is another state tool that can show custody status for people arrested in Newington.

Newington Arrest Records and Public Access

Under CGS § 1-215, every arrest record in Connecticut is a public record from the time of arrest. This applies to the Newington Police Department just like every other agency in the state. The law says a "record of the arrest" includes the name, race, and address of the person arrested along with the date, time, place, and charge. Warrant applications are public too if the arrest was made by warrant. If it was a warrantless arrest, the official incident report becomes part of the public record.

Newington police cannot refuse to give you this basic arrest data. Some things can be redacted, though. Victim names in sexual assault or family violence cases are often removed. Witness identities may be withheld. Details that could compromise a pending prosecution can also be blacked out. But the core arrest facts from Newington always stay open to the public.

State Resources for Newington Arrests

The Connecticut DOC inmate search covers anyone held in state custody after an arrest in Newington or elsewhere. You can look people up by name, date of birth, or inmate number. Results list the facility, bond, primary offense, and sentence details. The DOC office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield, right next door to Newington. Call (860) 692-7780 for questions.

For formal criminal history checks, the State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown handles those. A state check costs $75. A federal check costs $13.25. You need an appointment and must get fingerprinted, which costs $15. SPBI is open Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Connecticut State Police Troop H in Hartford covers the Newington area. Reach them at (860) 534-1000. If a state trooper makes an arrest in Newington, the report goes to the Reports and Records Unit in Middletown. The search fee for State Police reports is $16 per request. Recent arrest press releases from troopers appear on CSP News, which covers all of Hartford County.

Note: Juvenile arrest records from Newington are sealed and not available from the police department.

FOIA Requests for Newington Records

If you run into trouble getting Newington arrest records, a formal FOIA request is your next step. The Newington Police Department must respond within four business days. They can extend that window with a written notice, but they cannot ignore your request entirely. The Connecticut FOI Commission website walks you through how to file the request properly.

Local agency copies in Newington cost $0.50 per page. The first $5.00 is waived. You do not need to give a reason for asking. The records belong to the public.

Newington Criminal Record Erasure

Under CGS § 54-142a, Connecticut automatically erases certain criminal records after set time periods. Some misdemeanors get cleared after seven years. Some felonies get cleared after ten years. The Clean Slate law extends automatic erasure to more offenses. This means older Newington arrests may not appear in a search anymore. An absolute pardon can also lead to erasure after three years for a misdemeanor or five years for a felony.

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Hartford County Arrest Records

Newington is in Hartford County. See the full county page for more arrest record resources across the region.