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Middlesex County, NJ Arrests & Jail Records

How to Search Middlesex County Arrest Records?

The annual number of arrests in Middlesex County exceeds 1,238, and it forms a part of the 97,256 arrests reported statewide in New Jersey. Arrest records in the county are publicly accessible under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), which allows individuals to obtain records for a fee of up to $20 per search. However, certain records are regarded as confidential and thus unavailable to the general public. Confidential records include those related to juveniles, adoptions, domestic violence cases, expungements, and ongoing investigations. Access to these records is generally limited to individuals directly involved in the case, their legal representatives, designated government agencies, and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.

How To Look Up Middlesex County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Middlesex County are maintained by multiple government agencies. These agencies include:

Middlesex County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office oversees criminal records in the county, including arrest records, jail records, and court documents. Individuals can request these records by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person or by submitting a completed OPRA Request for Public Records Form by mail to:

Middlesex County Sheriff's Office

County Administration Building

75 Bayard Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Phone: (732) 745-3000

Middlesex County Police Arrest Records

Another way to obtain arrest records in Middlesex County is to contact the Police Department in the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. To facilitate the search, requesters are generally required to provide detailed information, such as the arrested individual's full name, age, date, time, and location of the arrest.

Many Police Departments in Middlesex County also offer digital search platforms, allowing individuals to access arrest records online for added convenience. Major Police Departments in the county include:

New Jersey Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

The New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) manages criminal history records, including arrest reports from law enforcement agencies across the state. Individuals seeking access to these records may submit a request by mailing a completed SBI 212B Form to:

New Jersey State Police

Criminal Information Unit

P.O. Box 7068

West Trenton, NJ 08628

A $20 fee is charged per request, and each request must include the required documentation to facilitate the record search. Alternatively, interested persons may search for the record online through the New Jersey State Police Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Portal.

For additional information, contact the New Jersey State Police Criminal Information Unit at (609) 882-2000.

Criminal Court Records

Middlesex County Court Records are created when arrest charges are formally processed in court. These records are maintained by the Middlesex County Superior Court Clerk's Office.

Interested individuals can search for the records online through the New Jersey Courts Public Access Portal or request them in person by visiting the Clerk's Office at:

Middlesex County Superior Court

56 Paterson Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08903

Phone: (732) 645-4300

Third-party websites, like InfoTracer, also offer an alternative way to access these records. These platforms assist with broader searches and may be a more cost-effective option.

Arrest Statistics

The arrest rate in Middlesex County is around 14.3 per 10,000 residents. Below are additional arrest figures for the county:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder1
Robbery27
Rape4
Aggravated Assault41
Simple Assault282
Burglary/ Breaking & Entering126
Motor Vehicle Theft77
Larceny680
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)73
Total Crimes Against Property883
Total Number of Crimes1,238

Source: New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety.

Police Departments in Middlesex County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Carteret Police Department230 Roosevelt Ave(732)541-4181
Dunellen Police Department353 North Ave(732)968-3000
Helmetta Police Department60 Main Street PO Box 378(732)521-5252
Highland Park Police Department222 S 5th Ave(732)572-3800
Metuchen Police Department500 Main St732-632-8500
Milltown Police Department39 Washington Ave(732)828-1100
New Brunswick Police Department25 Kirkpatrick St732-745-5200
Perth Amboy Police Department351 Rector St(732)324-3803
Rutgers University Police Department55 Commercial Avenue732-932-7211
Sayreville Police Department1000 Main St(732)727-4444
South Amboy Police Department140 N Broadway(732)721-0111
South Plainfield Police Department2480 Plainfield Ave(908)755-0700
South River Police Department61 Main St732-238-1000
Spotswood Police Department77 Summerhill Rd(732)251-2121

Middlesex County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Middlesex County

NameAddressPhone
Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center8 Production Way732-574-2250
Middlesex County NJ Juvenile DetentionApple Orchard Lane, P.o. Box 7164732-297-3636
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