Find Malden Recent Arrests
Malden recent arrests are processed by the Malden Police Department, which serves about 66,000 people in Middlesex County. The department operates a Bureau of Records that handles all public records requests and maintains daily police call logs online. Malden also posts crash reports separately on the department website. The city has a detailed public records policy that outlines exactly how records are stored, secured, and released. You can request arrest records by email, mail, online form, or in person at 800 Eastern Avenue.
Malden Overview
Malden Police Bureau of Records
The Malden Police Department is at 800 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148. The main number is 781-397-7171. The Bureau of Records is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Email records requests to pmitchell@maldenpd.com.
The Records Access Officer for the police department is Lieutenant Ryan Fortier. Reach him at 781-397-7171, extension 1227, or email rfortier@maldenpd.com. The city also has a separate municipal Records Access Officer, Joanne Perperian, at 215 Pleasant Street, Room 220. Her phone is 781-397-7116. This dual system means there are two paths for records requests in Malden, one through the police and one through city hall.
The Bureau of Records handles all public records requests, maintains the department's records management system, files incident reports, and processes requests from other law enforcement agencies. They also work with corrections, social services, and DCF when those agencies need Malden police records.
| Department | Malden Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Eastern Avenue Malden, MA 02148 |
| Phone | 781-397-7171 |
| Records Email | pmitchell@maldenpd.com |
| RAO | Lieutenant Ryan Fortier (Ext. 1227) |
One important note: the Bureau of Records does not take initial police reports. Do not use the records request process to report a crime or check on an investigation. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency reports, call 781-397-7171 or visit 800 Eastern Avenue in person. The department is open 24 hours a day for in-person reports.
How to Search Malden Arrest Records
Malden makes some arrest data available online without a formal request. Daily police dispatch call logs are posted on the city website with certain details redacted per Massachusetts law. Crash reports also have their own page. These online tools give you a good starting point for recent Malden arrests.
For detailed arrest reports, submit a request to the Bureau of Records. You have four options. Email pmitchell@maldenpd.com. Mail a request to Malden Police Department, Attn: Bureau of Records, 800 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148. Complete the online form on the Malden Police website. Or go in person during bureau hours. The department responds within 10 business days per M.G.L. c. 66, § 10(a).
The screenshot below shows the DCJIS website where you can access statewide criminal records for Malden and all Massachusetts cities.
The DCJIS manages the iCORI background check system and oversees how criminal records are handled statewide.
Reasonable fees apply for copies. If the cost will exceed $10, the department gives you an estimate first. Payment is required before records are released. The Malden PD has historically asked for extensions on larger requests, sometimes up to 20 extra business days when dealing with extensive files or staffing issues.
Note: The Bureau of Records does not handle investigation status inquiries. Contact the Criminal Investigation Division directly for those.
Malden Courts and Criminal Cases
People arrested in Malden go to Malden District Court at 89 Summer Street, Malden, MA 02148. Phone is 781-397-7000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This court handles arraignments, criminal cases, civil claims, and other matters from Malden and surrounding communities.
Serious felony cases move to Middlesex County Superior Court at 200 Trade Center in Woburn at (781) 939-2700. Both courts are searchable through the MassCourts online system. Search by name or case number to see docket entries, charges, and case status for free.
The Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction at 269 Treble Cove Road in Billerica holds people arrested in Malden who cannot make bail. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office manages the facility. Their phone is (978) 667-1900. VINELink is free for inmate lookups and custody status alerts.
Malden Public Records Policy
Malden has a detailed written public records policy. The core statement says that every record made or received by the department is presumed to be a public record unless an exemption applies. This comes from the Massachusetts Public Records Law and gives everyone the right to access arrest information.
The department takes record security seriously. All electronic records are password protected. Paper files are kept in the Records Department Room on the second floor, which stays locked during non-business hours. File cabinets lock separately. Keys are in a lockbox with restricted access. Authorized personnel with a department key can get in 24 hours a day. The Criminal Investigation Division keeps its own records for active cases, and the Traffic Safety Officer maintains separate traffic records.
Records can be withheld under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7(26) for ongoing investigations, intelligence and vice records, personal privacy, and other exemptions. Reports under M.G.L. c. 41, § 97D involving domestic violence and sexual assault are confidential. The City of Malden public records page has more details about the request process.
Malden Arrest Record Resources
The DCJIS at mass.gov runs the statewide criminal records system. Use iCORI for a $25 background check. The record sealing portal explains how to seal records under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A. Dismissed cases seal right away under § 100C. Expungement is available in certain cases through § 100E to § 100U.
The Massachusetts Bar Association lawyer referral service is at (617) 654-0400. First meetings cost $25 for 30 minutes. Free legal advice is available through the Dial-A-Lawyer program on the first Wednesday of each month at (617) 338-0610. MassLegalHelp.org has guides and court forms. For Malden-specific information, check the CORI FAQ page on mass.gov.
Middlesex County Recent Arrests
Malden is in Middlesex County. The county sheriff operates the jail in Billerica that holds people from Malden and other Middlesex cities. With the highest population of any county in the state, Middlesex handles a very large volume of arrest cases. For county-wide arrest records, jail details, and legal resources, visit the Middlesex County page.
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