Access Windham County Recent Arrests
Windham County recent arrest records are maintained by town police departments and two Connecticut State Police barracks. The county sits in the northeast corner of the state, often called the "Quiet Corner." Willimantic is the largest population center, though it is technically a village within the town of Windham. With no county sheriff system in Connecticut, every arrest goes through a local department or state troopers. This page breaks down all the sources for finding recent arrest records in Windham County and explains how to get copies of those records.
Windham County Arrest Records at a Glance
Windham County Arrest Record Sources
The Willimantic Police Department handles arrests in the town of Windham, which is the most populated area in Windham County. Their office is at 22 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. The non-emergency phone number is (860) 465-3135. When someone is arrested in Willimantic, the department creates a booking report and arrest record. You can get copies by going to the station or calling. Local agencies charge $0.50 per page for copies under CGS § 1-212, and the first $5.00 is waived.
Windham County is mostly rural. Many of the 15 towns have small police departments or no local police at all. Towns like Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, and Plainfield have their own forces. Smaller towns rely on state troopers. Arrest records are kept at whatever agency made the arrest. There is no single county-level office where you can look up all Windham County arrests in one spot. You have to go to the specific department or use statewide tools.
The Windham County arrest records page gives an overview of how to find recent arrest data across the county.
This resource covers arrest record access for towns throughout Windham County, Connecticut.
State Police Arrests in Windham County
Two State Police barracks cover Windham County. Troop D is at 55 Westcott Road, Danielson, CT 06239. Their phone number is (860) 779-4900. Troop D handles the northern and central parts of the county. Troop K is at 15A Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415. Call (860) 465-5400 to reach them. Troop K covers the southern edges of Windham County and also patrols parts of New London County.
State trooper arrest reports from Troop D and Troop K are available through the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190. A $16 non-refundable search fee applies per incident. That fee is charged even if the search turns up nothing, so be sure you have the right dates and details before making a request. The GovQA portal lets you submit requests online instead of calling.
Connecticut law is clear on this point. Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records from state troopers in Windham County are public from the moment of arrest. The law lists what must be shared: the arrested person's name, race, and address, plus the date, time, place, and charges. Warrant applications are also public if the arrest was by warrant.
Note: Troop K is based in Colchester, which is in New London County, but it patrols into Windham County regularly.
Windham County Court Record Search
The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up covers all Windham County court filings. You can search by name or docket number and find criminal cases, motor vehicle cases, and more. It is free. No account is needed. Results show the charges filed, court dates, and whether the case is still open or has been resolved. This is the quickest way to check if a Windham County arrest led to a criminal case in court.
Windham County criminal cases are heard in the Windham Judicial District. The direct criminal case search tool on the Judicial Branch site is another way to pull up arrest-related cases. It focuses strictly on criminal and motor vehicle filings. If you just need to see whether charges were filed after a Windham County arrest, this tool gets you there fast. The Judicial Branch also has a public records page that links to court records, the sex offender registry, and other databases.
Requesting Windham County Arrest Records
Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act applies to every police department in Windham County. CGS § 1-210 says that all records maintained by public agencies are public records. You have the right to inspect arrest logs, booking reports, and incident reports during regular business hours. When you want paper copies, local agencies can charge up to $0.50 per page. The first $5.00 is usually waived. Agencies must respond to your request within four business days.
Some parts of a Windham County arrest record can be blacked out before release. Victim identities in sexual assault and domestic violence cases are often redacted. Witness names may be removed as well. Information that could interfere with an ongoing investigation or hurt a pending prosecution can be held back temporarily. But the basic arrest data stays public. The name of the person arrested, the charges, and the date and place of the arrest cannot be withheld in Windham County or anywhere else in Connecticut.
If a Windham County department refuses to give you records or takes longer than the law allows, contact the Freedom of Information Commission. They handle complaints and have the authority to order records released. Filing a complaint is free.
Windham County Inmate Search
People arrested in Windham County who are transferred to state custody show up in the Connecticut DOC inmate search. You can search by name, date of birth, or inmate number. The results include the facility where the person is held, the bond amount, primary offense, and sentencing status. The DOC main office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. Phone: (860) 692-7780. Email: DOC.PIO@ct.gov.
There may be a delay after a Windham County arrest before the person appears in the DOC database. Local police process the booking first, and the transfer can take a day or two. Check back if you do not see results on the first try. Also keep in mind that CGS § 54-142a allows some criminal records to be erased over time. Eligible misdemeanors are erased after seven years. Eligible felonies go after ten years. The Clean Slate law made more offenses qualify for automatic erasure. Older Windham County arrests may no longer appear in any database.
Windham County Crime and Arrest Data
The Crimes Analysis Unit tracks arrest statistics for every town in Windham County. They publish annual reports using Uniform Crime Reporting and NIBRS data. Email CTNIBRS@ct.gov to request data for specific Windham County towns or the county as a whole. Windham County is one of the less populated counties in Connecticut, but the data is tracked the same way as it is for larger areas.
For a thorough criminal history check involving someone who may have been arrested in Windham County, the State Police Bureau of Identification runs the most complete search in the state. A state check costs $75. A federal check is $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15 and requires an appointment. The SPBI office is in Middletown, about 45 minutes from the Windham County area. Appointments can be booked through the DESPP site.
Note: SPBI is open Tuesday through Thursday only, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Windham County Towns
Windham County has 15 towns. Windham (which includes Willimantic) is the largest. Killingly, Putnam, Plainfield, and Brooklyn are other towns with their own police forces. Smaller communities like Pomfret, Eastford, Chaplin, Hampton, Scotland, Sterling, Woodstock, Canterbury, Ashford, and Thompson may rely more on State Police for coverage. Arrest records from any of these towns are public under Connecticut law and can be requested directly from the arresting agency.
No cities in Windham County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. For arrest records in specific Windham County towns, contact the local police department or use the statewide court search tools listed above.
Nearby Connecticut Counties
Windham County shares borders with three other Connecticut counties: