Wallingford Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Wallingford are processed by the Wallingford Police Department and tracked through the Connecticut court system. Wallingford sits in New Haven County and has about 44,000 residents. If you want to search for someone who was recently arrested here, you can check the state Judicial Branch case look-up, contact the police department, or file a records request. Connecticut law makes arrest records public from the time of arrest. This page covers how to find recent arrest data for Wallingford and what tools are available to search these records online.

Wallingford Police Arrest Records

The Wallingford Police Department is the main source for recent arrest records in town. They are at 135 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. The non-emergency phone number is (203) 294-2800. When someone gets arrested in Wallingford, the police department creates a report that becomes a public record. You can call or visit to ask for copies. Have the case number or date of the arrest ready. That makes it much faster.

Under CGS § 1-212, local agencies in Connecticut charge $0.50 per page for copies. The first $5.00 is waived for most requests. Reports usually take 7 to 15 business days to be ready after an arrest. Call the department first to make sure the report you need is available before going in person. Bring a valid photo ID when you pick up records.

Wallingford does not post daily arrest logs on its website like some other Connecticut towns do. That means you need to use other search tools or contact the department directly to check on recent Wallingford arrests.

Wallingford Arrest Court Records

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the fastest free way to search for Wallingford arrest records that have gone to court. This tool covers all Superior Court locations in the state. Criminal cases from Wallingford go through the New Haven Judicial District. You can search by name or docket number. Results show the charges, court dates, and current case status. No account is needed.

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

Search by name to find criminal and motor vehicle case records filed in Wallingford.

This search tool is open to all. It costs nothing. You can look up anyone. The results cover criminal filings, motor vehicle cases, and housing matters. For Wallingford arrests, the criminal case search will be the most useful. If you know the docket number, use that for the quickest results.

Requesting Wallingford Arrest Records

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act protects your right to get arrest records from any public agency, including the Wallingford Police Department. Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records are public from the time of arrest. The law says that a "record of the arrest" includes the name, race, and address of the person arrested. It also includes the date, time, and place of arrest, plus the offense. If there was a warrant, the warrant application is public too. These details cannot be withheld.

Some things may be redacted from Wallingford arrest records. Victim names in sexual assault or family violence cases are often removed. Witness identities may be held back. Information that could hurt a pending case can also be blacked out. But the core facts of who was arrested, when, and for what stay public.

Agencies must respond to FOIA requests within four business days. If the Wallingford Police Department does not give you the records you ask for, you can file a complaint with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission.

State Police Coverage in Wallingford

Troop I of the Connecticut State Police serves the Wallingford area. The barracks is at 631 Amity Road in Bethany, CT 06525. Call (203) 393-4200 to reach them. State troopers handle highway incidents and assist local police when needed. If someone is arrested by State Police in or near Wallingford, the arrest report goes through the State Police Reports and Records Unit in Middletown rather than the Wallingford Police Department.

For State Police arrest reports, each request costs $16 as a non-refundable search fee. That fee applies even if no report is found. The CSP News site posts press releases about recent State Police arrests. These posts include names and charges. If a Wallingford arrest involved state troopers, it may show up on that site.

CSP News covers arrest announcements from State Police troops across Connecticut.

Wallingford Inmate Search

If someone arrested in Wallingford is held in state custody, you can find them through the Connecticut DOC inmate search. This tool lets you look up inmates by name, date of birth, or DOC number. Results show the current facility, bond amount, primary offense, and sentencing status. Connecticut abolished county jails when it got rid of sheriffs in 2000. Everyone in custody goes to a state facility run by the Department of Correction.

The DOC main office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. You can call (860) 692-7780 or email DOC.PIO@ct.gov for questions. This search is free. No account is needed.

Note: The DOC search only shows people currently in state custody, not everyone who was recently arrested in Wallingford.

Wallingford Criminal History Checks

For a full criminal history check on someone in Wallingford, the State Police Bureau of Identification runs state and federal checks. SPBI is at 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown. They are open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A state check costs $75. A federal check costs $13.25. Fingerprinting is $15. You must book an appointment first. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Under CGS § 54-142a, some criminal records in Connecticut are automatically erased over time. Certain misdemeanors get erased after seven years. Certain felonies get erased after ten years. The Clean Slate law also expands automatic erasure for eligible offenses. That means a background check may not show all past arrests for a Wallingford resident.

Wallingford Arrest Data and Statistics

The Crimes Analysis Unit tracks arrest and crime data for every town in Connecticut, including Wallingford. They compile annual crime stats and Uniform Crime Reporting data. You can email CTNIBRS@ct.gov to request specific data sets about Wallingford arrest trends. These reports break down arrests by offense type and give a clear picture of public safety patterns in town.

Annual reports from the Crimes Analysis Unit cover arrest counts for all Connecticut towns.

Nearby Cities

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

New Haven County Arrests

Wallingford is one of many towns in New Haven County. For a broader look at arrest records across the county, visit the full county page.