New London County Busted Mugshots

Busted mugshots from New London County come from arrests made by local police and state troopers across southeastern Connecticut. The county sits along the coast and has several police departments that keep their own arrest logs with booking photos and charge details. You can search for New London County mugshots through the state court system's free case lookup or by making a records request to the police department that made the arrest. All arrest records in New London County are public under state law, though some may be sealed or erased. Each town handles its own bookings, so where you look depends on where the arrest took place.

New London County Arrest Records Search

Finding busted mugshots in New London County starts with knowing which agency made the arrest. Multiple police departments keep their own arrest records and booking logs. New London PD, Norwich PD, Groton PD, Waterford PD, East Lyme PD, and Stonington PD all handle bookings in their own towns. Connecticut State Police also cover parts of the county through Troop E in Montville and Troop K in Colchester. When someone gets arrested, the booking and mugshot happen at the station of the arresting agency. That is where the arrest report and booking photo are held.

For criminal court records tied to an arrest, the Connecticut Judicial Branch Criminal Case Look-up is the best free tool. You can search arrest warrants by defendant name, check pending criminal cases, or look up conviction records going back ten years. This court system covers arrests from anywhere in New London County. It does not show the actual mugshot or booking photo, but it gives you case details, charges filed, court dates, and docket numbers for each arrest record.

The criminal case lookup portal is shown below. This is the statewide tool that covers all court records and arrest cases from New London County.

This case search tool is free. No account is needed. You can look up arrest records and court cases from any device at any time.

New London County Police Records

The New London Police Department Records Division is one of the main sources for busted mugshots and arrest records in the county. Their office is at 5 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, CT 06320. Call the main line at (860) 447-5269 or the records division at (860) 437-6384. The records supervisor is Sgt. Dustin Adkins. Walk-in hours for mugshot and arrest record requests run Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM. The window may close from 12:30 to 1:15 for a break, so plan around that if you go in person to get arrest records.

As of January 1, 2024, all records requests must go through the GovQA FOIA portal. This covers arrest reports, mugshot copies, incident reports, and court-related documents. If you try to submit a records request a different way, they will ask you to use the portal. Copy fees for arrest records run $0.50 per page. Accident reports cost $5. Digital media runs $5 per 4.7GB disc. These fees may change, so check the portal for current pricing when you submit your mugshot or arrest record request.

The police department records page is shown below. This is where you can find details about requesting arrest records, booking photos, and mugshots.

All FOIA requests for arrest records and mugshots now go through the GovQA portal.

Note: The FOIA requires agencies to respond within 4 days of getting your records request, per CGS § 1-210(b).

Mugshots from State Police in New London County

Two State Police troops cover New London County. Troop E is based in Montville and handles arrest calls in the central and eastern parts. Call them at (860) 848-6500. Troop K operates out of Colchester and covers the northern areas. Their number is (860) 537-7500. The Eastern District headquarters can be reached at (860) 886-5558. Troopers make arrests and take mugshots throughout the county, especially in towns that do not have their own police force. Those arrest records and booking photos stay with the troop that made the arrest.

Getting arrest records and mugshots from state police goes through a different process than local departments. The State Police Bureau of Identification keeps criminal history records for anyone charged with a crime in Connecticut. Under CGS § 29-10b, requesting a case report costs a $16 non-refundable search fee. This fee applies whether or not an arrest record is found. Requests go through the GovQA portal. Mugshots and booking photos from state police arrests in New London County are held at the troop station.

New London County Inmate Search

The Connecticut Department of Correction inmate search covers people in state custody from arrests across the county. This free tool lets you search inmates by name or DOC number. It gets updated daily. Results show booking details, custody status, and charges. Keep in mind that a listing does not mean guilt. Some inmates are still waiting for trial. The database does not include juveniles or people held under the Youthful Offender Statute.

The state also runs a statewide arrest warrants search through the Judicial Branch. This shows active warrants across all courts, including those in New London County. If you find a match, the warrant listing will show the court, criminal charges, and case details. Both of these search tools are free and open to anyone looking up arrest records or mugshots.

Note: The inmate database changes fast, so results may not show the most current custody status for a person arrested in New London County.

Are New London County Mugshots Public

Yes. Arrest records and mugshots are public in New London County. CGS § 1-215 makes the record of any arrest a public record from the moment it happens. This law covers the name, age, and address of the person arrested, the date and time, and the criminal charges. Warrant arrest applications and affidavits are also public. Booking photos and mugshots taken during the arrest process fall under this same rule. Anyone can request arrest records from the police department that handled the booking.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission oversees public records access. There are no special forms needed. You can write a letter, send an email, or use the GovQA portal to get arrest records and mugshots. If an agency does not respond or denies your records request, you can file a complaint with the FOI Commission within 30 days. The Commission is at 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1100 in Hartford. Their phone number is (860) 566-5682.

Some arrest records and mugshots from New London County are not available. Under CGS § 54-142a, criminal records get erased when charges are dismissed, dropped, or result in a not guilty verdict. Nolled cases are erased after 13 months. The Clean Slate law allows automatic erasure of certain misdemeanor arrest records after 7 years and some felony records after 10 years, as long as the person has no new charges. Sex crimes, family violence cases, and gun offenses do not qualify for erasure. Juvenile arrest records, sealed criminal cases, and ongoing investigations are also off limits under CGS § 1-210(b).

Getting Busted Mugshots in New London County

You have a few ways to get copies of busted mugshots and arrest records from agencies in New London County. The steps depend on which department handled the arrest and booking.

For mugshots and arrest records from the New London PD, follow these steps:

• Go to the GovQA FOIA portal and create an account
• Submit your mugshot or arrest record request with the name and date of arrest
• The department must respond within 4 days
• Pay the copy fees ($0.50 per page) when your arrest records are ready
• Pick up mugshots and records in person or get them by mail

For other police departments in the county, the process is similar. Norwich PD, Groton PD, and the other local departments each have their own records divisions that handle mugshot and arrest record requests. Contact them by phone to ask about their process. Some use the GovQA portal too. Others still accept written requests for arrest records. State police records from Troop E or Troop K go through the state GovQA system with a $16 search fee per case report.

Walk-in requests for mugshots still work at most departments. Bring a valid ID. Be ready to wait. Copy fees for arrest records vary by department, but state law caps municipal fees at $0.50 per page under CGS § 1-215. You can ask for arrest reports, mugshot photos, incident reports, and booking logs. Any record tied to a public arrest is fair game unless it falls under one of the legal exemptions.

New London County Cities with Mugshots

Three cities in New London County have populations over 25,000. Each has its own police department that processes arrests and keeps mugshot records. Pick a city below to find local details for that area.

Nearby County Mugshot Records

Looking for busted mugshots outside New London County? These neighboring counties may have the records you need.