Medford Recent Arrests

Medford recent arrests are managed by the Medford Police Department, which serves this Middlesex County city of about 60,000 people along the Mystic River. The department's Central Records unit handles all arrest records, police reports, and booking data for the city. You can search for recent arrest information by contacting the Central Records office, submitting a public records request, or checking court records through the state system. Medford sits just north of Boston and shares the Middlesex County court system with dozens of other communities across the region.

Medford Police Central Records

The Medford Police Department runs a Central Records unit that holds all arrest data, incident reports, and booking records for the city. Lieutenant Joseph Casey serves as the Records Access Officer. You can reach the unit by phone at 781-391-6760 or by email at mpdrecords@medfordpolice.com. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and then 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. There is a break in the middle of the day, so plan your visit accordingly.

The records department follows City Hall closures for bad weather. Call 781-391-6760 to confirm hours before you go. The Medford Police Department website has general information about the department and links to the records request process. Under Massachusetts public records law, every record made or received by a government entity is presumed to be a public record unless a specific exemption applies. The Records Access Officer must prove with specificity why any record should be withheld.

The Medford Police Department's main page provides access to department information and links to records services.

This is the central hub for Medford police services, including arrest records and community resources.

How to Find Medford Arrest Records

There are several ways to search for recent arrests in Medford. The Central Records page on the police website explains the full records request process. You can submit requests in writing, in person, by postal mail, by fax, or by email. Provide a reasonable description of the documents you need and be specific about what records you want. The Records Access Officer has up to 10 days to provide a response.

Records must be provided in electronic format when available unless you cannot receive electronic files. This is a state rule that applies to all public records requests in Massachusetts. If you know the case number or the name and date of the arrest, include that information. It helps staff find what you need faster.

The Central Records page outlines the full process for requesting arrest records, police reports, and other public documents from Medford.

This page covers request methods, required information, and response timelines for Medford police records.

For court records tied to Medford arrests, the MassCourts system lets you search cases statewide. Most Medford arrests that lead to charges go through the Somerville District Court or Middlesex County Superior Court in Cambridge.

Medford Courts and Criminal Records

If arrested in Medford, a person would typically be arraigned at the Somerville District Court. More serious cases go to Middlesex County Superior Court in Cambridge. The Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction in Billerica holds people in county custody after arrest. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office has its administrative offices at 400 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155. You can reach them at 781-960-2800 for booking information.

Under M.G.L. c. 41, section 98F, the Medford Police must keep a daily log of all arrests. This log is public and can be viewed at the station during business hours at no cost. Court records are separate from police records. You can contact the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office or use the MassCourts portal to find arrest data across the whole county.

Medford Public Records Requests

Massachusetts Public Records Law under M.G.L. c. 66, section 10 gives everyone the right to access public records. This includes arrest records held by the Medford Police Department. The law says every record made or received by a government entity or employee is presumed public unless a specific statutory exemption permits it to be withheld. If a record is withheld, the Records Access Officer must explain exactly why.

You can submit requests by writing, in person, by mail, by fax, or by email to mpdrecords@medfordpolice.com. The RAO has up to 10 days to respond. Be specific about what you want. If the request is vague, it may take longer to process or could be denied. Include dates, names, and case numbers if you have them. Records are provided electronically when possible.

Note: The Central Records office closes when City Hall closes for bad weather, so always call 781-391-6760 to confirm before visiting.

Medford Arrest Record Resources

The DCJIS manages the statewide criminal records database. Arrest data from Medford feeds into this system. You can check your own record for free through the personal CORI request page. The iCORI portal lets you search someone else's criminal history for $25.

For sealing old arrest records, the Massachusetts record sealing portal provides step-by-step help with the petition process. Eligibility depends on the charge type and how much time has passed. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office maintains booking records for people held in county custody and can be reached through their main office in Medford.

Middlesex County Recent Arrests

Medford is in Middlesex County. All arrests here connect to the Middlesex County court and corrections system. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office actually has its administrative headquarters right in Medford on Mystic Avenue. For more about arrests across the county, visit the Middlesex County page.

View Middlesex County Recent Arrests

Nearby Cities

These qualifying Massachusetts cities are near Medford and also have arrest records pages:

• Somerville
• Malden
• Everett
• Cambridge
• Boston