Newark Arrest Records

Newark arrest records are tracked by the Newark Police Department and the University of Delaware Police Department. Newark PD runs a public arrest portal at Citizen RIMS where anyone can view recent bookings. Search Newark arrest records through Citizen RIMS, the Newark Records Unit, or Delaware CourtConnect. The city shares a large border with the University of Delaware campus, so campus police and city police work side by side on many cases. This page shows how to look up a Newark arrest, what a records request costs, and where to file it.

Newark Police Citizen RIMS Arrests Portal

Newark Police give the public direct access to arrest info through the Citizen RIMS portal. Visit newark.citizenrims.com/arrests to view recent Newark arrests, booking details, charges, and custody status. The portal is free and needs no login.

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At newark.citizenrims.com/arrests, you can browse the arrest roster by date. Each entry lists the suspect, the charges, and the booking agency. The portal updates as new bookings come in from Newark PD.

Newark PD serves the City of Newark and works with University of Delaware Police on events near campus. Regional task forces and state-level units also feed data into the portal. Call 911 for any in-progress crime.

Newark Police Department Records Unit

The Newark PD Records Division receives every request for police incident reports and traffic collision reports. Call (302) 366-7100, option 3, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Records Unit page is at newarkde.gov/333/Records-Unit.

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Under Delaware law, only the victim listed on a crime report can get a victim's copy of that report. The first Newark victim's copy is free. Extra copies are $20 each. Crime reports go out to non-victims only with a subpoena or other legal means.

Only persons or vehicle owners listed on a collision report can get that copy. Collision reports cost $20 each. Serious injury or fatal crash reports are $60 each. Picture ID is required to pick up any report. Police reports in Newark are NOT released under Delaware FOIA, a rule unique among Delaware cities.

Newark alarm users need a valid alarm registration. The annual fee is $10 for a burglary alarm. If the system has a panic or robbery alarm, add another $10. Seniors over 65, people with a disability, or victims who received Delaware Victim's Compensation funds may register for free.

University of Delaware Police Records

The University of Delaware Police Department serves the Newark campus and the blocks around it. It is a full-service agency with sworn officers. Call (302) 831-2222 for non-emergency help. Learn more at udel.edu/police.

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UDel Police keep arrest records for any event on university property. They work with Newark PD on cases near campus edges. Clery Act crime stats go out each year. Daily crime logs are open to the public.

Arrest info from UDel Police can be pulled through press releases or a formal request. The department joins regional task forces on drug and theft cases.

Delaware State Police in Newark

Delaware State Police Troop 2 backs up Newark PD and UDel Police on regional cases. Troop 2 is based in Bear and covers the Newark area and unincorporated parts of New Castle County. The state SBI print site at 100 LaGrange Avenue, Newark, DE 19702 sits inside the Troop 2 building.

DSP press releases on Newark arrests go to dsp.delaware.gov/newsroom/?s=Newark. Recent Newark arrests have included carjackings, robberies, and drug offenses. Each post lists the suspect, the charges, and the detective's contact info.

Delaware Crime Stoppers takes tips at 1-800-TIP-3333. Victim Services runs 24/7 at 1-800-VICTIM-1. These lines serve Newark, Middletown, and the rest of New Castle County.

Newark Court Records

Felony Newark arrest cases run through the Superior Court at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington. Court of Common Pleas handles civil cases between $15,000 and $50,000 and misdemeanor matters. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Delaware CourtConnect at courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov lets you search civil cases and some criminal matters for Newark. The tool is free. Basic docket info and case status are what you get. For the full file, go to the courthouse in Wilmington. Public access terminals are open by appointment only, and you can call (302) 255-0740 to book.

Use the DELJIS Online Wanted Person Review at deljis.delaware.gov to check for active warrants by first and last name. The tool is free and updates as fast as DELJIS pulls data. Sex offender records are at sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov.

How to Request Newark Arrest Records

When filing a FOIA request in Newark or a direct request with Newark PD, include:

• Full name of the arrested person
• Date of birth or age
• Date of arrest, or a close guess
• Case number, if known
• Arresting agency, if known

Per § 10003, Delaware agencies must reply to a FOIA request within 15 business days. Newark police reports are an exception and fall under a separate rule. For a full certified criminal history, the fee is $72 from the State Bureau of Identification. Delaware's Clean Slate law at aclu-de.org/en/csde wipes many Newark arrest records for people who stay crime-free.

Nearby Cities in New Castle County

Newark sits in New Castle County next to Wilmington, Middletown, New Castle, and Delaware City. Pick a city below for records info in that area.

See the New Castle County page for countywide details.