Search Hartford County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Hartford County come from dozens of municipal police departments spread across 29 towns. Hartford is the state capital and the county seat, and its police department alone processes roughly 65,000 reports each year. There is no county jail or sheriff in Connecticut. Each town keeps its own arrest logs and booking records. You can search Hartford County arrest records through the Connecticut Judicial Branch, individual police departments, or the State Police Bureau of Identification. Arrest records here are public under state law, and most departments provide copies for a small per-page fee.

Hartford County Arrest Record Search

Start with the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up. It covers all Superior Court filings, including criminal cases from Hartford County courts. Search by name or docket number. There is no fee. You do not need an account. Results show charges, court dates, and current status for criminal cases filed in Hartford County.

For records from a specific police department, contact that town's records division directly. Hartford County has some of the busiest departments in the state, and each one keeps its own arrest data. Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records are public from the moment of arrest. The law says the name, address, date, time, place, and charge must be available to anyone who asks. Local agencies in Hartford County charge $0.50 per page for copies under CGS § 1-212. The first $5.00 is usually waived. Agencies have four business days to respond to records requests, though extensions are possible with written notice.

The Connecticut DOC inmate search at ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us is another option. It shows current custody status, bond amounts, and charges for people held in state facilities. If someone arrested in Hartford County was transferred to a state correctional facility, this tool can confirm their location.

Hartford Police Arrest Records

The Hartford Police Department is at 253 High Street, Hartford, CT 06103. This is the Public Safety Complex. The non-emergency line is (860) 757-4000. The records division number is (860) 757-4150. Records hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. On Thursday, the hours extend to 5:00 PM. The department processes about 65,000 reports a year. After an arrest, reports go through the Crime Analysis Unit before they can be released to the public. That review takes a minimum of 7 to 15 business days. Some reports may have redacted information if the case is still pending or involves protected victim data.

The Hartford Police Department main page is the starting point for finding arrest records and department contacts in Hartford County.

Hartford PD is the largest department in Hartford County with the highest volume of annual arrest reports.

Copies of Hartford arrest reports cost $0.50 per page. Payment must be by business check or money order only. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted. The Hartford Police records page covers the full process. You can also view the Hartford arrest logs online for the most current booking data.

New Britain Police Arrest Data

New Britain Police is at 10 Chestnut Street, New Britain, CT 06051. The non-emergency line is (860) 826-3000. Records can be reached at (860) 826-3190. The fax number is (860) 826-2711. There is also a community tip line at (860) 826-3199. The records bureau is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed on weekends and government holidays.

The New Britain Police Department website provides links to the records bureau, anonymous tip line, and other services for this Hartford County city.

New Britain PD serves one of the larger towns in Hartford County with its own records division.

To get a police report from New Britain, visit the department with a case number or the date and time of the incident. Reports cost $0.50 per page. A local criminal record check costs $15.00 and takes two business days. Accident reports from New Britain are available online at policereports.lexisnexis.com. The New Britain records bureau page explains these steps in detail.

West Hartford Arrest Records

West Hartford Police is at 103 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107. Call (860) 570-8800 for both non-emergency and records inquiries. The fax is (860) 570-8899. You can email PDRecords@westhartfordct.gov for records questions. The West Hartford Police main page links to divisions and contact info.

The West Hartford Police Department website covers arrest records access and other services for this Hartford County town.

West Hartford has its own records division with separate fees from other Hartford County departments.

Copies from West Hartford cost $0.50 per page. A local record check limited to West Hartford only costs $5.00. Fingerprinting is $10.00 for residents and $20.00 for non-residents. Accident reports go through BuyCrash.com for this department. The West Hartford records page has the full fee schedule and process details.

Manchester Police Arrest Information

Manchester Police is at 239 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040. Non-emergency calls go to (860) 645-5500. Records inquiries are at (860) 645-5512. The records unit is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Manchester Police records page on manchesterct.gov explains how to request copies. Weekly arrest logs from Manchester are often published through local news outlets.

Getting copies from Manchester follows the standard Hartford County process. Bring a case number, show ID, and pay the copy fee. If you do not have a case number, provide the date and names involved. The records unit can search from there.

Note: Manchester Police records are typically ready within 7 to 15 business days after the arrest, so call ahead to confirm availability.

FOIA Requests in Hartford County

If a Hartford County police department delays or denies your records request, you have the right to file a formal FOIA complaint. The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission handles these cases. Under CGS § 1-210, all records maintained by public agencies are public records. You can inspect them during regular business hours. There is no need to explain why you want the records. The law applies to every Hartford County police department.

Certain details in Hartford County arrest records may be redacted. Victim information in sexual assault or family violence cases is typically removed. Witness identities may be withheld. Information sealed by court order is not available. But the basic arrest data, including the name, date, place, and charges, remains public under CGS § 1-215. The statute is clear on this point. Police in Hartford County cannot withhold the core facts of an arrest from the public.

State Police Serving Hartford County

Two state police troops cover Hartford County territory. Troop H is at 100R Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Call them at (860) 534-1000. Troop C is at 1320 Tolland Stage, Tolland, CT 06084. Their number is (860) 896-3200. State troopers handle highway enforcement and serve towns in Hartford County that lack their own police force.

To get State Police arrest reports, contact the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190 in Middletown. Each request costs $16 as a non-refundable search fee. Online requests go through the GovQA portal. Recent State Police arrest press releases for Hartford County appear on CSP News. These often include names and charges from arrests made by troopers in the county.

Hartford County Arrest Record Resources

The State Police Bureau of Identification runs criminal history checks for anyone in Connecticut, including Hartford County residents. A state check costs $75. A federal check costs $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. SPBI is at 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You need an appointment. Under CGS § 54-142a, certain older records may be erased automatically. Misdemeanors can be erased after seven years. Felonies may be erased after ten years under the Clean Slate law.

Bristol Police also serves Hartford County residents. Their records division is at 131 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010. Call (860) 584-3061 for records. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, and Friday until 1:15 PM. Reports cost $0.50 per side. A local criminal record check is $10.00 in Bristol.

Cities in Hartford County

Hartford County has 14 towns with dedicated arrest records pages. Each covers local police contacts, records hours, and fees specific to that department.

Nearby Counties

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