New London County Arrest Records

Recent arrests in New London County are managed by municipal police departments across 21 towns in southeastern Connecticut. The county has a population of about 275,000 and includes the cities of New London, Norwich, and Groton. Like all of Connecticut, there is no county sheriff or county jail here. Each town runs its own police force and keeps its own arrest data. State Police troopers from Troop E and Troop F also make arrests in the area. You can search for New London County arrest records through local police departments, the Connecticut Judicial Branch, or the State Police Bureau of Identification. Public access to arrest data is guaranteed under Connecticut state law.

Searching New London County Arrests

Start your search with the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up system. This free online tool covers all Superior Court locations in Connecticut, including those serving New London County. You can search criminal and motor vehicle cases by name or by docket number. Results show the charges, court dates, and current case status. No fee. No account needed. It is open to everyone.

The Judicial Branch case look-up page is the main tool for searching New London County criminal filings online.

This portal covers all criminal court filings across Connecticut, including New London County cases.

For arrest records that have not yet reached the court system, contact the police department in the town where the arrest happened. Each New London County department keeps its own logs and releases records based on state FOIA rules. Under CGS § 1-210, all records maintained by public agencies are public. CGS § 1-212 sets the copy fee at $0.50 per page for local agencies. The first $5.00 is usually waived.

New London Police Arrest Records

The New London Police Department operates out of City Hall at 181 State Street, New London, CT 06320. The non-emergency number is (860) 447-5200. New London PD handles arrests within city limits and keeps booking records at the department. Background check requests are available through an online GovQA portal. The fee for a background check from New London is $20.00. An online account is needed to submit the request. The check covers adult criminal convictions only.

For copies of specific arrest reports, visit the department or call the non-emergency line with a case number. Standard copy fees apply at $0.50 per page. Reports may take several business days to become available after an arrest. Plan for a wait of 7 to 15 business days before the report clears for release. New London is the county seat and handles a significant share of arrest activity for the area.

Norwich Police Arrest Data

Norwich Police is at 70 Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360. The non-emergency line is (860) 886-5561. Norwich is the largest city in New London County with a population of about 40,000. The department keeps arrest logs and incident reports that are available to the public under state law.

To get a copy of an arrest report from Norwich, call the department and provide a case number or the date and names involved. Copies cost $0.50 per page. CGS § 1-215 makes the basic arrest record public from the time of arrest. That means the name, address, date, time, place, and charge must be provided to anyone who requests it. Norwich is the only city in New London County with a population over 25,000 that has a dedicated page on this site.

New London County FOIA Requests

If a police department in New London County does not produce arrest records when you ask, you can file a formal FOIA request. The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission explains how to file. Agencies have four business days to respond. They can extend that deadline with written notice, but they cannot simply refuse. Under CGS § 1-215, the record of an arrest includes the name, race, and address of the person, along with the date, time, place, and charge. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is also public. If it was a warrantless arrest, the official arrest or incident report is part of the public record.

Some details in New London County arrest records can be redacted. Victim names in sexual assault or family violence cases are usually removed. Witness identities may be withheld. Information that could harm a pending prosecution can be held back. Records sealed by court order are not available to the public. But the core arrest facts stay public in every New London County case. The law does not leave room for departments to withhold the basics.

State Police in New London County

Two Connecticut State Police troops serve New London County. Troop E is in Montville at P.O. Box 306, Uncasville, CT 06382. Call (860) 848-6500. Troop F is in Westbrook at 315 Spencer Plains Road, Westbrook, CT 06498. Call (860) 399-2100. State troopers handle arrests on highways, in unincorporated areas, and in towns that rely on state coverage instead of a local force.

To get a State Police arrest report from New London County, reach the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190 in Middletown. The search fee is $16 per request. It is non-refundable, even if no report is found. Online submissions go through the GovQA portal. State troopers in New London County cover a large area, so their arrest reports can come from many different towns and stretches of highway.

The CSP News website publishes press releases about recent arrests by Connecticut State Police. These posts sometimes cover incidents in New London County and typically include the name of the arrested person, the charges, and the location of the arrest. It is a quick way to find current trooper arrest information without filing a request.

Note: State Police press releases are published as they happen and are not a complete list of all arrests in New London County.

Criminal History Checks for New London County

A formal criminal history check in Connecticut goes through the State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown at 1111 Country Club Road. The state check costs $75. The federal check is $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. SPBI is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You need an appointment booked through the DESPP site. Walk-ins are not accepted. Bring a valid photo ID, your appointment page, and the pre-enrollment confirmation with barcode.

Under CGS § 54-142a, some criminal records are automatically erased after certain time periods. Certain misdemeanors get erased after seven years. Certain felonies may be erased after ten years. Connecticut's Clean Slate law expands automatic erasure for eligible offenses. This means a background check for someone in New London County may not show older arrests that have been cleared from the system.

Getting Arrest Reports in New London County

The process is straightforward across New London County. Contact the police department in the town where the arrest happened. Give a case number or the date and names. Show valid photo ID. Pay $0.50 per page. Most departments need 7 to 15 business days after the arrest before the report is ready. Always call first to confirm the record is available before you make the trip.

Payment methods vary. Some New London County departments take cash and money orders. Others may accept checks. A few will not take credit cards. Ask before you visit. Juvenile arrest records are not available from police departments in New London County or anywhere in Connecticut. Those records are sealed and go through Juvenile Court only. If you need records from the Connecticut Department of Correction, you can search their inmate database online. It shows current facility location, bond amounts, and offense details for people in state custody.

Cities in New London County

Norwich is the only city in New London County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Other New London County towns have smaller populations but still run their own police departments with arrest records.

Nearby Counties

Searching for arrest records in counties near New London? These neighboring areas have their own police departments and records systems.