Sterling Heights Arrest Records
Sterling Heights recent arrests are handled by the city's police department and processed through the Macomb County system. As Michigan's fourth largest city, Sterling Heights has an active police force that responds to calls across a wide area. Arrests made by Sterling Heights Police are booked locally and then transferred to the Macomb County Jail for holding when needed. You can search for recent arrests here through multiple tools, from county jail lookups to state databases like ICHAT and OTIS. This guide covers the main ways to find Sterling Heights arrest records.
Sterling Heights Overview
Sterling Heights Police Arrest Records
The Sterling Heights Police Department is at 40333 Dodge Park Road. The main phone line is (586) 446-2800. The records division can be reached at (586) 446-2825. The department serves one of the most populated cities in Macomb County and makes arrests daily. Officers cover a range of crimes from property offenses to violent crimes. After an arrest, the person is booked at the police station and may be held there or transferred to the Macomb County Jail depending on the charge.
You can get copies of Sterling Heights arrest reports through a FOIA request. Under MCL § 15.231, you have the right to request public records from any Michigan government agency. Put the request in writing with the person's name, approximate arrest date, and what records you need. Standard copies cost about $1 per page. The department must respond within five business days. Arrests in Sterling Heights are reported to the state under MCL § 28.242, so they appear in statewide databases.
Sterling Heights Police Department
| Address | 40333 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 |
| Phone | (586) 446-2800 |
| Records | (586) 446-2825 |
Macomb County Jail and Sterling Heights
The Macomb County Sheriff runs the county jail that serves Sterling Heights and the rest of the county. People arrested on more serious charges in Sterling Heights are often transferred to the Macomb County Jail after their initial booking. The jail has an online inmate search tool where you can look up people currently in custody. It shows names, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The tool updates as new bookings come in.
If someone was already released, they may not show up in the online tool anymore. For older booking records, file a FOIA request with the Macomb County Sheriff's office. Sterling Heights shares Macomb County with Warren, Clinton Township, and other cities. For a complete look at county-level records, visit the Macomb County recent arrests page.
Note: The Macomb County Jail online search only shows current inmates and does not include past bookings.
Sterling Heights Court Records
The 41A District Court handles criminal cases from Sterling Heights arrests. It processes misdemeanors, arraignments, and preliminary hearings for felonies. The court has two divisions. The Sterling Heights division is located at 40111 Dodge Park Road. Felonies that make it past the preliminary exam go to the Macomb County Circuit Court at 40 North Main Street in Mount Clemens for trial.
You can look up Sterling Heights court cases through the MiCOURT portal. It is free to use. Search by name or case number to see case status, hearing dates, and party names. Court records are public under MCL § 600.1420, though some records like juvenile cases are sealed. For full documents, contact the 41A District Court clerk or visit in person.
Search Sterling Heights Arrests Online
ICHAT from the Michigan State Police is the main statewide tool for criminal history checks. It costs $10. You need a name and date of birth. Sterling Heights arrests appear in ICHAT after they get reported by the police. It covers felonies and serious misdemeanors across the whole state.
OTIS is the free offender search from the Michigan Department of Corrections. If someone arrested in Sterling Heights ended up in state prison or on parole, OTIS will have their info. You search by name or MDOC number. It also shows people released in the last three years.
The MiCOURT case search portal at micourt.courts.michigan.gov lets you look up court cases statewide.
MiCOURT allows you to search by name or case number to find Sterling Heights criminal cases, hearing dates, and case outcomes.
VINELink provides free custody status alerts. Register to get notified when someone in the Macomb County Jail or state prison is released or transferred. Anyone can sign up for this service.
Clearing Sterling Heights Arrest Records
Under MCL § 780.621, Michigan allows people to petition for expungement of old convictions. Two felonies can be set aside after 10 years and four misdemeanors after seven years. The petition goes to the Macomb County Circuit Court. Filing costs $50 with waivers available. Violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded from expungement.
MCL § 28.243 addresses arrest records without convictions. If charges were dropped or you were acquitted, those records may be destroyed after a set period. Michigan Legal Help offers free tools to see if you qualify. MCL § 445.1883 makes it illegal for websites to charge money to take down mugshot photos. Once a Sterling Heights arrest is expunged, it gets removed from ICHAT and other public databases over the following months.
Macomb County Arrest Records
Sterling Heights is one of the largest cities in Macomb County. The county sheriff handles jail operations and booking records countywide. For a full look at arrest records across Macomb County, check the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Sterling Heights and share the Macomb County court system.