Lynn Recent Arrests Search
Lynn recent arrests are processed by the Lynn Police Department, which serves one of the most culturally diverse cities on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The city has over 101,000 residents and sits in Essex County. Arrest records move from the police department to the Essex County courts for arraignment and prosecution. You can search for recent arrest records online through state court databases, contact the Records Office at the police department, or use the DCJIS criminal history system to check specific records.
Lynn Overview
Lynn Police Department Arrests
The Lynn Police Department operates from 300 Washington Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01902. The main number and Records Office can be reached at 781-595-2000. For emergencies, call 911. An alternate emergency line is 781-592-7893. Hearing impaired callers can use the TTY/TDD line at 781-595-1400. The department also maintains an active Drug Task Force with a hotline at 781-477-4444 and an Animal Control Officer at 781-477-7080.
The department's website at lynnpolice.org has news, press releases, and arrest information. However, the website and social media pages are not monitored around the clock. Do not use the website or social media to report crimes or emergencies. Always call 911 for those.
| Department | Lynn Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Washington Street Lynn, MA 01902 |
| Main/Records | 781-595-2000 |
| Emergency | 911 (alternate: 781-592-7893) |
| Drug Task Force | 781-477-4444 |
| Website | lynnpolice.org |
The Lynn Police Department website features major arrest announcements, drug task force operation results, and officer recognition news.
The screenshot above shows the Lynn Police Department's official website where arrest-related news and department contact details are available.
How to Look Up Lynn Arrest Records
For a free online search of recent arrests in Lynn, go to MassCourts. The state court system covers Lynn District Court and Essex County Superior Court. Search by name or case number. You can find charges, case status, and docket entries for cases that have been arraigned. Not every detail shows up online, but it gives you a good starting point.
To get records from the police directly, visit the Records Office at 300 Washington Street during business hours. Call 781-595-2000 for general inquiries first. You can also mail a written request to the Lynn Police Department, Attn: Records Division, 300 Washington Street, Lynn, MA 01902. Under M.G.L. c. 66, Section 10, the department has 10 business days to respond. Include dates, locations, names, and report numbers if you have them.
Check your own record through the iCORI system for $25. The DCJIS runs this system and it shows your full Massachusetts criminal history.
Lynn Courts for Recent Arrests
The Lynn District Court serves five communities: Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. It's open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Clerk-Magistrate Michael F. Hogan runs the office. First Justice is Hon. Ina Howard-Hogan. The court has an Adult Drug Court and Mental Health Court. Public Wi-Fi is available. For parking, there are metered spaces around the courthouse and two paid lots nearby.
Public transit options are good. The MBTA Commuter Rail Newburyport/Rockport line stops at Lynn Station. Multiple bus routes serve the area: 426, 429, 435, 436, 439, 441, 442, 448, 449, and 445. The court handles criminal matters, civil claims up to $50,000, small claims, traffic, and restraining orders. ADA coordinator is Shawn Melanson.
Serious felony cases from Lynn go to the Essex County Superior Court at 56 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970. That court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Clerk of Courts Thomas H. Driscoll Jr. heads the office. Public Wi-Fi is available there too. Parking options include metered lots and the Museum Place garage on New Liberty Street.
Note: The Lynn District Court ADA coordinator Shawn Melanson can help with accessibility questions for court visits.
Lynn Public Records for Arrests
Arrest logs, incident reports, traffic accident reports, and statistical data are public in Lynn. Department policies are also available. The Records Office at 781-595-2000 is your main contact for getting these records.
Restricted records include juvenile cases, active investigation materials, and personnel files. Reports about domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and elder abuse are protected under M.G.L. c. 41, Section 97D. Only victims, victim-witness advocates, domestic violence counselors, sexual assault counselors, and authorized legal representatives can get those. A notarized letter or in-person ID verification is required.
- Arrest logs are fully public
- Visit the Records Office in person with valid ID
- Mail requests to 300 Washington Street
- Allow 10 business days for response
If your request gets turned down, you can appeal to the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The appeal is free. The CORI law overview on mass.gov explains what information shows up on criminal record checks and who can see it.
Essex County Detention After Lynn Arrests
People arrested in Lynn may be held at the Essex County Correctional Facility. It serves all of Essex County. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving county time up to 2.5 years. There is also an Essex County Correctional Alternative Center for alternative sentencing and rehabilitation programs. The Essex County Sheriff's website has facility details and visitor info.
Look up inmates through VINELink. It's free. Search by name or booking number. Sign up for alerts when custody status changes. State sentences over 2.5 years go to MCI-Concord, MCI-Shirley, or the North Central Correctional Institution in Gardner.
Legal Help in Lynn
Essex County Legal Services and North Shore Legal Services both offer help to low-income residents in the Lynn area. The Essex County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. The Essex County District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases from Lynn and provides victim witness advocacy services.
To seal or expunge your criminal record, visit the seal your record or expungement pages on mass.gov. The Massachusetts Legal Help website has guides for dealing with arrest records, court procedures, and self-help forms. The Sex Offender Registry Board lets you search for offenders in Lynn by name or address.
Essex County Recent Arrests
Lynn is in Essex County on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The county court system processes arrest cases from Lynn and many other communities in the region. For county-wide records, detention info, and court details, check the Essex County page.
Nearby Cities with Arrest Records
Boston is about 12 miles south in Suffolk County. Peabody is just to the north, also in Essex County. Revere borders Lynn to the south in Suffolk County. Lawrence and Haverhill are farther north in Essex County. Cambridge is about 12 miles southwest. Malden, Everett, and Medford are also nearby in Middlesex County.