Waltham Arrest Records Database
Waltham recent arrests are documented by the Waltham Police Department, serving about 62,000 residents in Middlesex County. The department publishes a weekly arrest log in PDF format that lists all adult bookings. This police blotter is available at the front counter and covers booking numbers, dates, names, addresses, ages, and charges. You can also submit formal records requests through the department's Records Division at 155 Lexington Street. Free crash reports are posted on the Waltham Police website, and the state court system covers cases from Waltham's district court.
Waltham Overview
Waltham Police Department Records
The Waltham Police Department Records Division is at 155 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452. Main phone is 781-314-3580. Fax is 781-314-3590. Email the Community Services division at Communityservices@police.waltham.ma.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, closed on most holidays.
Chief Kevin O'Connell leads the department. The command staff includes Deputy Chief Steven Champeon, Captain Anthony Vazquez for Community Services, Captain Kevin Devoe for Patrol, and Captain Timothy Maher for Investigations. The confidential tip line is 781-314-3636. Press inquiries go to pio@police.waltham.ma.us.
The screenshot below shows the Waltham Police Department website, the starting point for all records inquiries.
The website has links to the arrest log, records request page, and department contact information.
| Department | Waltham Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 Lexington Street Waltham, MA 02452 |
| Phone | 781-314-3580 |
| Communityservices@police.waltham.ma.us | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
How to Find Waltham Arrest Records
The Waltham Police Department publishes a weekly police blotter and arrest log. It is a PDF that lists every adult arrest with booking numbers, dates, names, addresses, ages, charges, and counts. Juvenile arrests are not included per Massachusetts law. The log is available at the front counter of the police station. Each entry follows a standard format like TWAT202301228 for the booking number, followed by the arrest details.
This arrest log is a public document under M.G.L. c. 41, § 98F. Anyone can ask to see it. The department updates it weekly.
For specific records beyond the blotter, the police reports and public records page explains the process. You can submit requests in person at 155 Lexington Street, by mail to the Records Division, by email to Communityservices@police.waltham.ma.us, or by fax at 781-314-3590. Provide a clear description of what you need, specific dates, and names of people involved.
The records request page on the Waltham Police website is shown below.
This page has details on how to submit requests and what information to include when searching for Waltham arrest data.
Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, the department has 10 business days to respond. Free crash reports are available separately on the Waltham Police website. The MassCourts system lets you search court records for cases from Waltham for free online.
Waltham Courts and Arrest Cases
Waltham does not have its own district court. Cases from Waltham go to the Waltham District Court division, which operates under the Middlesex County court system. The Middlesex County Superior Court at 200 Trade Center in Woburn handles serious felony cases. Their number is (781) 939-2700. Search both court levels through the MassCourts online system.
People held after arrest in Waltham go to the Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction at 269 Treble Cove Road in Billerica. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office runs the facility at (978) 667-1900. VINELink is free for checking inmate status and getting custody change alerts.
The Middlesex County court system processes a high volume of cases from Waltham and surrounding cities. Court records become available in the state database after arraignment. You can track case progress from first appearance through disposition using the online system.
Note: Waltham arrest records are separate from crash reports. Crash reports are free on the police website. Arrest records require a formal request through the Records Division.
Waltham Public Records Law
All Waltham arrest records fall under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. The key statute is M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, which requires a 10-business-day response. Daily arrest logs are public under M.G.L. c. 41, § 98F and must be made available to anyone who asks.
Only adult arrests are published in Waltham's arrest log. Juvenile records are protected. Reports involving domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking stay confidential under M.G.L. c. 41, § 97D. Ongoing investigation files are exempt too. Everything else is fair game for public access.
CORI records, which give a broader criminal history, require a separate $25 check through the DCJIS iCORI system. This is different from the daily arrest log. The CORI statute under M.G.L. c. 6, § 172 draws a clear line between what is on the public daily log and what falls under the more restricted criminal history system.
Waltham Arrest Record Resources
The state record sealing portal guides you through sealing arrest records under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A. Dismissed cases and not guilty verdicts seal immediately under § 100C. The expungement portal covers cases that qualify for complete removal under § 100E through § 100U.
The Massachusetts Bar Association has a lawyer referral service at (617) 654-0400 with a $25 first meeting. Their Dial-A-Lawyer program is free on the first Wednesday of every month at (617) 338-0610. MassLegalHelp.org offers free guides on criminal records and court procedures. For questions about the CORI law, the mass.gov overview page explains the rules.
For statewide inmate searches, VINELink is free. The personal CORI request page lets you check your own record. The CORI FAQ page answers common questions about criminal record access in Massachusetts.
Middlesex County Recent Arrests
Waltham is in Middlesex County. The county jail in Billerica holds people arrested in Waltham and across the county. Middlesex is the most populous county in Massachusetts with a high volume of criminal cases. For full details on county-wide arrest records, the sheriff's office, and court resources, visit the Middlesex County page.
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