Access Haverhill Recent Arrests
Haverhill recent arrests are documented by the Haverhill Police Department, serving about 67,000 residents in Essex County. The department runs a Records Division with designated Records Access Officers who handle all public records requests. Captain Andrea Fogarty is the primary RAO, with Sgt. Taylor Ray as the alternate. Haverhill PD stores records both digitally and on paper, and the Records Division keeps regular hours Monday through Friday. You can request arrest records by email, mail, or in person at 40 Bailey Boulevard.
Haverhill Overview
Haverhill Police Department Records
The Haverhill Police Department is at 40 Bailey Boulevard, Haverhill, MA 01830. The main number is 978-373-1212. The Records Division is in the same building and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.
The Records Division handles arrest reports, incident reports, supplemental reports, motor vehicle crash reports, and all public records requests. Reports are stored both digitally and in paper form. The division assigns case numbers to every report for tracking purposes. The primary Records Access Officer is Captain Andrea Fogarty, reachable at 978-373-1212 or publicrecordsrequest@haverhillpolice.com. Sgt. Taylor Ray serves as the alternate RAO.
Haverhill has several specialized police divisions that handle different types of arrests. The Narcotics Division investigates drug crimes. The Gang Task Force targets gang violence. The Criminal Investigations Unit handles major crimes including fingerprint processing and evidence recovery. The Patrol Division is the first response for all offenses and handles most arrest situations on the street.
| Department | Haverhill Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 Bailey Boulevard Haverhill, MA 01830 |
| Phone | 978-373-1212 |
| RAO Email | publicrecordsrequest@haverhillpolice.com |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Searching Haverhill Arrest Records
The fastest way to request Haverhill arrest records is by email. Send your request to publicrecordsrequest@haverhillpolice.com. Captain Fogarty or her team will process it. Include as much detail as you can about the records you need. Names, dates, and case numbers all help speed things up.
You can also mail requests to Haverhill Police Department, Attn: Records Access Officer, 40 Bailey Boulevard, Haverhill MA 01830. In-person visits work too during Records Division hours. The department provides records in electronic format within 10 business days under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10. If an exception applies, the RAO will contact you with an explanation, a fee estimate, and a new timeline that generally does not exceed 25 business days.
The city's public records request page is shown in the screenshot below.
This page provides the RAO contact information and outlines the request process for Haverhill arrest records.
Daily arrest logs are public under M.G.L. c. 41, § 98F. You can see them at the police station during business hours. The logs list names, addresses, and charges for all adults arrested in Haverhill. Copying costs $0.05 per page as set by state law. Staff time charges may apply for long searches.
Haverhill Courts and Criminal Cases
People arrested in Haverhill go to Haverhill District Court at 45 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. Phone is (978) 372-6565. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This court handles arraignments, preliminary hearings, criminal cases, and civil matters from Haverhill.
Serious felony cases from Haverhill move to Essex County Superior Court at 34 Federal Street in Salem. That number is (978) 744-5500. You can search records from both courts through the MassCourts system for free. It shows case status, party names, and docket entries.
The Essex County House of Correction and Jail in Middleton at 20 Manning Avenue holds people arrested in Haverhill who cannot post bail. The Essex County Sheriff's Office manages the facility. Call (978) 750-1900 for information. VINELink is free for inmate searches and custody alerts.
Haverhill Public Records Access
Massachusetts public records law gives you the right to access Haverhill arrest records. The main statute is M.G.L. c. 66, § 10. Records are assumed to be public unless they fall under a specific exemption.
Some records cannot be shared. Ongoing investigation files are exempt. Juvenile arrest records stay private. Reports involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes are protected under M.G.L. c. 41, § 97D. Only victims, authorized representatives, and certain counselors can get those. You need proper ID or a notarized form.
Fee waivers may be available. Indigent persons can request waivers by showing proof of financial hardship. You can also do a self-audit of your own CORI through the DCJIS once every 90 days at no cost. The iCORI system handles standard checks for $25.
Note: The Haverhill Records Division stores records in both digital and paper formats, which may affect processing time for older arrest records.
Haverhill Arrest Record Resources
The DCJIS manages statewide criminal records. Their iCORI system gives you access to background check data for $25 per search. The record sealing portal on mass.gov explains how to seal records under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A. Dismissed cases and acquittals can be sealed immediately under § 100C.
The Massachusetts Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service at (617) 654-0400. First meetings cost $25 for 30 minutes. The Dial-A-Lawyer program is free on the first Wednesday of each month at (617) 338-0610. MassLegalHelp.org provides free guides and court forms for people handling cases on their own.
The City of Haverhill public records page has additional information about submitting requests to any city department, not just the police. This can be useful if you need records from the court or other municipal offices. For inmate lookups statewide, VINELink is free and available around the clock.
Essex County Recent Arrests
Haverhill is in Essex County. The sheriff operates the jail in Middleton that holds Haverhill arrestees. Essex County includes several other cities with their own police departments, but the county system ties them all together through the sheriff's office and superior court. Visit the Essex County page for broader county-wide arrest records and resources.
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