Find West Haven Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in West Haven are processed by the West Haven Police Department, which covers a city of about 55,000 residents in New Haven County. West Haven borders New Haven to the west and sits along the shore of Long Island Sound. The department has a records division with set hours for public requests. You can search for West Haven arrest records through local police, the Connecticut court system, and state databases. This page explains the process, costs, and sources for finding West Haven arrest data.

West Haven Police Department Records

The West Haven Police Department is at 200 Sawmill Road, West Haven, CT 06516. The non-emergency number is (203) 937-3900. The records division can be reached at (203) 937-3920. This is where you go for copies of West Haven arrest reports, incident reports, and other police records.

The records division keeps specific hours that are different from some other departments in New Haven County. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. On Wednesday, the hours are shorter: 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays. Plan your visit around these hours. If you show up on a Wednesday morning, the records window will be closed.

Copies of West Haven arrest reports cost $0.50 per page under CGS § 1-212. The first $5.00 in fees is waived. Bring a case number or the date and name of the person arrested. A valid photo ID is required. Reports usually need 7 to 15 business days after the arrest before they clear internal review and become available. Call (203) 937-3920 first to make sure the report is done.

Searching West Haven Arrests Online

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the main free tool for finding West Haven criminal cases online. You search by name or docket number. Results show charges, court dates, and status. The search covers all Superior Court locations in the state, so cases from West Haven are included. No fee and no account needed.

The West Haven Police Department website provides general information about the department and its divisions. The administrative division page covers the records unit and other support services. While the site does not post daily arrest logs, it is useful for finding contact information and department news.

The Judicial Branch case look-up picks up criminal filings from West Haven courts.

This free tool covers all criminal and motor vehicle cases filed in Connecticut Superior Courts.

West Haven Arrest Records and Public Access

CGS § 1-215 makes arrest records in Connecticut public from the time of arrest. West Haven Police must release the basic arrest data on request. The law defines a "record of the arrest" as the name, race, and address of the person, the date and time, the place of arrest, and the charge. If the arrest used a warrant, the warrant application is public too.

If you have trouble getting West Haven arrest records through a standard request, file a FOIA request. The department must respond within four business days. They can extend the deadline with written notice but cannot simply refuse to answer. Under CGS § 1-210, all records maintained by public agencies are public. That covers everything the West Haven Police records division holds.

Some arrest record details may be redacted. Victim names in family violence and sexual assault cases are often removed. Witness information and data that could hurt a pending case may be blacked out. Court-sealed records are not available at all. But the basic arrest facts are always public in West Haven.

Note: West Haven Police records hours are limited, especially on Wednesdays, so plan ahead when visiting.

State Resources for West Haven Arrests

State Police Troop I in Bethany covers the West Haven area. They are at 631 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06525. Call (203) 393-4200. Any arrest by troopers near West Haven produces a report through the State Police Records Unit in Middletown. The request fee is $16 per incident.

The DOC inmate search shows anyone held in Connecticut state custody. If a West Haven arrest leads to time at a state facility, this tool gives you the location, bond, offense, and sentencing details. The CSP News site posts press releases about state trooper arrests in the area.

For a thorough criminal history check, the SPBI runs state checks at $75 and federal checks at $13.25. Fingerprinting is $15. Appointments are required at the Middletown office. Under CGS § 54-142a, some criminal records are automatically erased after set time periods in Connecticut. This affects what might show up on a West Haven arrest history check.

How to Get West Haven Arrest Reports

Start by calling the records division at (203) 937-3920. Ask if the report is available. Confirm the payment methods they accept. Visit the station at 200 Sawmill Road during records hours. Remember that Wednesday hours start at noon. Bring photo ID and payment. Pick up your copies.

• Records phone: (203) 937-3920
• Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8AM-3:45PM, Wed 12PM-3:45PM
• Cost: $0.50 per page (first $5.00 waived)
• Bring valid photo ID and case number
• Allow 7 to 15 business days for processing

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