Find Recent Arrests in New Haven County

Recent arrests in New Haven County are processed by police departments in 27 different towns. New Haven County has over 860,000 residents and includes both the city of New Haven, home to Yale University, and the city of Waterbury, one of the largest in the state. Connecticut does not have county sheriffs or county jails. All arrest records in New Haven County are held by the town police department that made the arrest. You can also search the Connecticut Judicial Branch for criminal court filings. The New Haven Police Department runs a Police to Citizen portal that shows recent activity. Most arrest data in New Haven County is public under state law.

New Haven County Arrest Record Search

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the fastest free tool for finding criminal filings in New Haven County. Search by name or docket number. Results include charges, court dates, and current case status. There is no fee and no account needed. The system covers all Superior Court locations in New Haven County, including courts in New Haven and Waterbury.

For the most direct access to recent arrest data, many New Haven County police departments maintain their own systems. The New Haven Police Department operates a Police to Citizen portal. Meriden also has a P2C portal. These tools show recent calls for service, incident reports, and arrest activity in close to real time. Not every department in the county offers this level of online access, but the ones that do make it simple to track recent arrests without filing any formal request.

New Haven Police Arrest Records

The New Haven Police Department is at 1 Union Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519. Non-emergency calls go to (203) 946-6312. The booking line is (203) 946-7607. The Public Information Officer can be reached at (475) 434-7808. New Haven PD runs a Police to Citizen portal that displays recent arrest activity, calls for service, and incident information. This is one of the best online tools for checking recent arrests in New Haven County.

The New Haven Police to Citizen portal gives the public direct access to recent arrest activity in the city.

The P2C portal shows calls, incidents, and arrests without needing to file a formal records request.

If you need a full copy of an arrest report from New Haven, contact the records division at (203) 946-6312. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Under CGS § 1-215, the basic arrest record is public from the time of arrest. That includes the name, address, date, time, place, and charge. The New Haven Police Department website lists full contact info and department divisions.

Hamden Police Arrest Information

Hamden Police is at 2900 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518. Non-emergency calls go to (203) 230-4000. The records division is at (203) 230-4090. Fax for records is (203) 230-4097. General email is info@hamdenpd.com. The Hamden Police website provides links to the records division and daily activity logs.

Reports from Hamden cost $0.50 per page. A certified copy is $1.00 for the first page. You should allow 10 business days for reports to be completed after an arrest. Call (203) 230-4090 to confirm your report is ready before making the trip. The Hamden records page on hamdenpd.com covers the full process. Daily activity logs are posted through the monthly reports section of the Hamden Police site.

Note: Hamden records staff recommend calling ahead to check report status before visiting the New Haven County department in person.

Meriden Police Records

Meriden Police is at 50 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451. The non-emergency line is (203) 238-1911. The Meriden Police main page links to the records division and other services. Meriden also runs a P2C portal at meridenp2c.com for checking recent police activity in this New Haven County city.

The Meriden Police Department page provides access to arrest records, the P2C portal, and other public safety tools in New Haven County.

Meriden's online tools give New Haven County residents quick access to recent arrest and incident data.

Fingerprinting at Meriden Police is available on Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Pre-enrollment is required before your visit. The Meriden records division page has details on getting copies of arrest reports and other police records from this department.

West Haven Arrest Records

West Haven Police is at 200 Sawmill Road, West Haven, CT 06516. Non-emergency calls go to (203) 937-3900. The records division number is (203) 937-3920. Records hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. On Wednesday, hours are shortened to 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM. The West Haven Police website links to the administrative division that handles records requests.

Other departments in New Haven County follow similar patterns. You contact records with a case number, show ID, and pay the per-page fee. The process is the same whether you are in Milford, Wallingford, or Naugatuck. Each town runs its own police department and keeps its own arrest logs. There is no central New Haven County database that combines them all.

FOIA Requests for New Haven County Arrests

Under CGS § 1-210, all records kept by public agencies in Connecticut are public. This applies to every New Haven County police department. You can inspect records during regular business hours. You do not need to give a reason for your request. If a department refuses to produce arrest records, the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission accepts complaints and enforces the law.

CGS § 1-215 defines what counts as a public arrest record. It includes the name, race, and address of the arrested person. It also includes the date, time, and place of arrest along with the charge. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is public. If the arrest was without a warrant, the official arrest or incident report is public. Some information in New Haven County arrest records may be redacted. Victim names in sexual assault or family violence cases are commonly removed. Witness information and details about ongoing investigations can also be withheld. But police in New Haven County cannot hold back the core arrest facts.

Under CGS § 54-142a, some older criminal records get erased over time. Certain misdemeanors are erased after seven years. Certain felonies may be erased after ten years under the Clean Slate law. This means that not all past arrests will show up in a records check for someone in New Haven County.

State Police Coverage in New Haven County

Troop I in Bethany serves New Haven County. The address is 631 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06525. Call (860) 393-4200 to reach the barracks. State troopers cover towns without their own police and handle highway incidents across the county. For State Police arrest reports from New Haven County, contact the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190. The search fee is $16 per request. You can also use the GovQA portal for online submissions.

The CSP News website posts press releases about State Police arrests, including those in New Haven County. These releases often name the arrested person and list charges. It is one of the quickest ways to see recent trooper arrests in the area.

Getting Arrest Reports in New Haven County

Each town in New Haven County handles arrest report requests through its own police department. The general steps are the same everywhere. Visit or call the records division. Give a case number or the date and details of the arrest. Show a valid photo ID. Pay the copy fee of $0.50 per page. Most departments need 7 to 15 business days after the arrest before the report is ready for release. Call ahead to check.

Some departments have extra options. East Haven has a records division at 471 North High Street that can be reached at (203) 468-3833. Cheshire Police is at 500 Highland Avenue, reachable at (203) 271-5500. Naugatuck Police is at 211 Spring Street, with the number (203) 729-5221. Wallingford Police is at 135 North Main Street at (203) 294-2800. Milford Police is at 430 Boston Post Road at (203) 878-6551. Each of these New Haven County departments keeps its own arrest records and handles requests independently.

For a statewide criminal history check that covers New Haven County and beyond, the State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown offers formal background checks. A state check is $75. A federal check is $13.25. Fingerprinting is $15.

Cities in New Haven County

New Haven County has 12 towns with dedicated arrest records pages. Each page covers the local police department, records hours, fees, and how to access arrest data.

Nearby Counties

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