Maine records more than 33,000 arrests each year, with around 3,900 of these incidents occurring in Androscoggin County. The Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) ensures public access to Androscoggin County arrest records, with copy fees ranging from $5 to $40.
However, certain records are considered confidential under the FOAA. These include intelligence reports, juvenile records, and certain victim information. Access to such records is restricted to the record subject and authorized government agencies, including the court, the police, and the District Attorney's Office.
Various criminal justice agencies maintain arrest records in Androscoggin County, including the County Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, the Maine State Police, and the courts.
The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining public safety information, including details of arrests that occur within the county. Requesters may obtain these records by submitting an official request in person or via mail to the agency's location at: 2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 753-2500, Ext. 1997
Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additionally, to obtain information on individuals incarcerated within Androscoggin County, contact the County Jail by calling (207) 753-2500, ext. 1702.
Municipal-level law enforcement agencies, commonly referred to as local Police Departments, operate within several cities and towns in Androscoggin County. You can access police arrest reports within a city or town by contacting the Records Office of its local Police Department. Some agencies may also display arrest records through record portals or incident reports websites. Listed below are some of the local Police Departments in Androscoggin County.
As the primary repository of criminal information in the state, the Maine State Police maintains and provides public access to arrest records, including those from Androscoggin County.
Interested persons may access state-level records by conducting a name-based or fingerprint-based record check using the Maine Criminal History Record and Juvenile Crime Information Request Service. To obtain records from this portal, requesters need the record subject's full name and date of birth.
Payment of applicable fees is also required. Subscribers of the records platform are typically charged $21, while non-subscribers are charged $31 per search. Requesters that need notarized reports may pay an additional $10.
For inquiries about obtaining criminal records, requesters may contact the Maine State Police's State Bureau of Identification (SBI) by calling (207) 624-7240.
The Superior Court and District Court in Androscoggin County exercise jurisdiction over criminal cases instituted by law enforcement agencies following an arrest. Records of cases handled by these courts contain information on various aspects of criminal cases, including arrests, detention, and warrants. These records are available online through the re:Search Maine and Maine eCourts portals.
Alternatively, requesters may obtain official copies by visiting the Clerk's Office within the court where the case was heard. They may also mail a completed Records Search Request form along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Judicial Branch Service Center
P.O. Box 266
Lewiston, ME 04240
Androscoggin County arrest records are also available through third-party websites like InfoTracer. These platforms have various features and options that help users streamline their search and find records quickly.
Androscoggin County has a crime rate of 36.07 crimes per 1,000 residents and an arrest rate of roughly 1,413.1 per 100,000 residents. The table below shows a breakdown of arrests made by the County Sheriff's Office.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 |
| Rape | 1 |
| Simple Assault | 57 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 11 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Larceny | 24 |
| Drug/Narcotic Violations | 20 |
| Weapon Law Violations | 2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 |
Source: Maine State Police
It is situated in Androscoggin county, Maine with a total number of 33 employees - 0 female, 19 male officers and 14 civilians. Androscoggin County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is ME0010000, it belongs to the New England division in the Northeast region with a region code of Region I.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Police Department | 60 Court Street | 207.333.6650 |
| Lewiston Police Department | 171 Park St. | (207) 513-3001 |
| Livermore Falls Police Department | 2 Main St | (207) 897-3424 |
| Mechanic Falls Police Department | 108 Lewiston St | 207-345-9021 |
| Sabattus Police Department | 190 Middle Road | (207) 375-6952 |