Litchfield County Police Blotter Records Search

Litchfield County sits in the northwest corner of Connecticut. The county seat is the town of Litchfield. Nearly 185,000 people live here. Most towns rely on State Police for law enforcement. Only a few cities have their own police departments. Police blotter records in this county come from two main sources. You will find them at local police departments in Torrington and New Milford. You will also find them at State Police Troop L and Troop B. The records are public under state law. You can request incident reports and arrest logs directly from each agency.

Torrington Police Department Blotter and Incident Reports

Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County. Over 35,000 residents call this city home. The Torrington Police Department serves them all. Their officers patrol the streets day and night. They respond to calls for service. They make arrests when crimes occur. They keep detailed logs of every incident.

The department sits at 576 Main Street in downtown Torrington. You can reach their records division at (860) 489-2000. They keep police blotter records for all city incidents. These logs show arrests and accidents. They also show calls for service and traffic stops. The public can view most of these records. Some details may be redacted for active cases.

Visit the Torrington Police website for more information. You can find forms for record requests online. Some basic logs may be posted there. Major incidents often appear in local news. The daily blotter provides the full picture. It helps residents track crime trends in their area.

New Milford Police Department Blotter and Records

New Milford ranks as the second largest town in the county. About 28,000 people live here. The New Milford Police Department protects them. Their headquarters is at 49 Poplar Street. You can call them at (860) 355-3133 for non-emergency matters.

The department maintains daily police blotter logs. These records show all police activity in the town. Officers document each call they answer. They record arrests and motor vehicle accidents. They note any crimes they investigate. The blotter serves as the first record of each incident. More detailed reports follow for serious cases.

Records requests go through the department directly. You may visit in person during business hours. Some requests can be made by phone. The staff can help you find the right records. Bring a valid photo ID. Fees may apply for copies. Most police blotter entries are public under state law.

Connecticut State Police Troop L Litchfield County Coverage

Most towns in Litchfield County lack local police departments. State Police provide law enforcement in these areas. Troop L handles the majority of the county. Their barracks sits at 452A Bantam Road in Litchfield. The phone number is (860) 626-7900.

Troop B in North Canaan covers the northwest corner. They serve several towns near the Massachusetts border. Their address is 463 Ashley Falls Road. Call them at (860) 626-1820. Both troops keep records of all incidents in their zones. They patrol state highways and local roads. They respond to emergencies in rural towns. They investigate crimes that occur in their coverage areas.

The Western District State Police Headquarters is also in Litchfield. It sits at 452-B Bantam Road. This office oversees operations for the entire region. You can reach them at (860) 626-7975. They handle major crimes and investigations. They also process some records requests.

To request State Police records, contact the DESPP Reports and Records Unit. Their office is in Middletown at 1111 Country Club Road. Call (860) 685-8480 with questions. You can also use the GovQA online portal. The fee is $16 per incident report search.

Litchfield County Small Town Police Blotter Records

Twenty-six towns in Litchfield County rely on State Police coverage. They have no local police departments. Examples include Washington, Warren, and Kent. Each town falls under Troop L or Troop B jurisdiction. Their police blotter records are kept at the state level.

Rural towns have different crime patterns than cities. Their police blotters show fewer entries. Most calls involve traffic matters or minor disputes. State troopers may cover multiple towns in one shift. Response times can vary based on trooper location. The blotter records reflect this rural character.

Some towns use resident troopers. These are State Police officers assigned to specific communities. They provide a local presence. They get to know the town and its people. Their activity appears in the State Police records. The town pays for this extra coverage. It helps bridge the gap between full local police and standard State Police patrols.

Towns with State Police coverage in Litchfield County include:

• Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook
• Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris
• New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury
• Sharon, Thomaston, Warren, Washington, Winchester

Record requests for these towns go through DESPP. You cannot get them from town halls. The State Police maintain all incident reports. They keep all arrest logs. They document all motor vehicle accidents. Follow the state request process for these records.

How to Request Litchfield County Police Blotter Reports

Getting police records in Litchfield County requires knowing the right agency. For incidents in Torrington, contact the Torrington Police Department. For New Milford matters, call New Milford PD. For all other towns, use the State Police process.

You have rights under Connecticut law. The Freedom of Information Act protects your access to public records. Police must respond to requests within four business days. They can charge up to fifty cents per page for copies. State Police add a $16 search fee for each incident.

Submit requests in writing when possible. Include the date and location of the incident. Add any case numbers you know. Describe what you need clearly. Provide your contact information. Be specific about the records you seek. This helps agencies find the right documents faster.

Some records stay private under state law. Victim information may be redacted. Juvenile records have extra protections. Active cases may have limited release. But most arrest logs and incident reports are public. The agency will explain if they must withhold any part. You can appeal denials to the Connecticut FOI Commission.

Cities in Litchfield County

These Litchfield County cities maintain police blotter records. Torrington and New Milford have their own departments. Other towns rely on State Police coverage. Each location follows state public records laws.

Other towns in Litchfield County include Litchfield, Washington, Warren, Kent, Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Norfolk, and many smaller communities covered by State Police Troops L and B.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Litchfield County. Police blotter records from border incidents may involve multiple departments or state police troops.

External Resources

These official sources provide more information about Litchfield County police blotter records and public safety.