Shelton Recent Arrests

Shelton recent arrests are recorded by the Shelton Police Department, the only law enforcement agency handling arrests in this city of around 41,000 people. Shelton sits along the Housatonic River in Fairfield County. All arrest reports go through the local police department since Connecticut has no county sheriff system. You can search court filings from Shelton arrests through the state Judicial Branch, request copies from the police records office, or file a formal FOI request. This page breaks down each option for finding arrest data in Shelton and what to expect from the process.

Shelton Police Arrest Records

The Shelton Police Department is at 85 Wheeler Street. The non-emergency number is (203) 924-1544. Call this number to reach the records division and ask about arrest reports. Officers complete their reports at the end of each shift. After internal review, those reports become available for public requests. Provide a case number or the date and name of the person arrested when you contact the department. Copies cost $0.50 per page in Shelton, the same rate charged across Connecticut local departments.

Shelton PD is the sole law enforcement agency in the city. Connecticut abolished county sheriffs in 2000. There is no county jail or sheriff's booking log. Every person arrested within Shelton city limits goes through this department. If a state trooper made the arrest on a highway within Shelton, that report goes through the State Police system instead.

Search Shelton Arrest Cases Online

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the best free tool for finding court cases tied to Shelton arrests. You can search by name or docket number. The system covers all Superior Court locations in the state. Shelton criminal cases show up once the state files formal charges. Each result lists the charges, court dates, and current case status.

The Judicial Branch case look-up provides free access to criminal filings from Shelton and all other Connecticut towns.

Connecticut law makes arrest records public under the state Freedom of Information Act.

Shelton is part of Fairfield County. Cases from Shelton go through the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District court. If a case does not appear online yet, it may still be in the charging phase. Not every arrest leads to court filings right away. The state's attorney reviews the evidence first. For very recent arrests, the police records office is your best bet while court records catch up.

FOI Requests for Shelton Arrests

Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records in Shelton are public from the moment of arrest. You can file a Freedom of Information request with the Shelton Police Department to get copies. The law requires the department to release the name, address, date, time, place, and offense for every arrest. Warrant applications are public for warrant arrests. The official arrest report is public for warrantless arrests. CGS § 1-210 also says all records kept by public agencies must be available for inspection.

The department has four business days to respond to an FOI request. Fees are set at $0.50 per page by CGS § 1-212. The first $5.00 is waived. Put your request in writing. Include the person's name and the date of arrest. Mail it, email it, or drop it off at 85 Wheeler Street. The more detail you include, the faster the department can find the right records for you.

Note: Some arrest information may be redacted if the case involves protected witnesses or sealed court orders.

State Police and Custody in Shelton

Connecticut State Police Troop G in Bridgeport covers the Fairfield County area that includes Shelton. Their address is 149 Prospect Street in Bridgeport. The phone is (203) 696-2500. Troop A in Southbury at 90 Lakeside Road also covers parts of northern Fairfield County near Shelton. Call Troop A at (203) 267-2200. Arrests by state troopers go through the State Police records system. You can request those reports through the GovQA portal or by calling (860) 685-8190.

The DOC inmate search tracks people arrested in Shelton who are held in state custody. Connecticut has no county jails. Everyone in custody is in the state Department of Correction system. Search by name or date of birth to find someone. Results show the facility, bond amount, and primary offense.

CGS § 54-142a provides for the erasure of certain criminal records over time. Eligible misdemeanors are erased after seven years. Eligible felonies after ten. The Clean Slate law broadens automatic erasure for qualifying offenses. Older Shelton arrest records may no longer appear in searches because of this statute.

Shelton Arrest Data and Statistics

The Crimes Analysis Unit at DESPP tracks crime and arrest statistics for every town in Connecticut, including Shelton. Their annual reports include arrest totals, crime rates, and trend data. You can reach the unit at CTNIBRS@ct.gov if you need specific data sets for Shelton.

The CSP News site also covers State Police arrests and enforcement actions that happen near Shelton. These press releases are posted as they happen and include names and charges for many arrests.

Nearby Fairfield County Cities

Shelton is close to several other Fairfield County communities. Each has its own police department handling arrests and records.