Waterford Township Recent Arrests Lookup
Waterford Township recent arrests are processed by the Waterford Township Police Department, which serves about 73,000 residents in Oakland County. The township sits northwest of Detroit and covers a large area with several lakes and residential communities. People arrested in Waterford get taken to the Oakland County Jail for booking. You can search for recent arrests using the Oakland County Sheriff's office, state databases like ICHAT, or through the 51st District Court. Here is how to find Waterford Township arrest records.
Waterford Township Arrest Records Overview
Waterford Township Police Department Arrests
The Waterford Township Police Department is based at 5150 Civic Center Drive. The department handles all law enforcement within the township. Waterford is a large community with a mix of residential and commercial areas. When police make an arrest, the person gets processed locally and then transported to the Oakland County Jail. Waterford does not operate its own jail facility.
For non-emergency calls, dial (248) 674-0351. The department's records section handles requests for arrest reports and incident reports. You have the right to file a FOIA request under MCL § 15.231 to get copies of police reports. The department must respond within five business days. Copy fees are about $1 per page. The first $20 in fees may be waived if you can show financial hardship.
Every arrest in Waterford Township gets reported to the state. Under MCL § 28.242, law enforcement must submit arrest records to the central state repository. This means Waterford arrests show up in statewide databases within a few days.
Waterford Township Police Department
| Address | 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329 |
| Non-Emergency | (248) 674-0351 |
Oakland County Jail and Waterford Bookings
People arrested in Waterford Township end up at the Oakland County Jail. The Oakland County Sheriff runs the jail and handles all bookings for cities and townships across the county. This includes Waterford, Farmington Hills, Troy, Southfield, and many other communities. Oakland County has one of the larger jail systems in the state.
To check if someone is in Oakland County Jail after a Waterford arrest, call the sheriff at (248) 858-1800. Staff can provide booking info, charges, and bond details over the phone. The jail processes new bookings around the clock. Felony arrests usually mean a longer stay before arraignment. Misdemeanor arrests may result in a quick bond release.
For a full picture of how Oakland County manages arrest records, visit the Oakland County recent arrests page. It covers booking procedures and records access for all cities in the county. Keep in mind that once someone is released, they may not appear in the active jail system. The roster shows current inmates only.
Waterford Township Court Records After Arrest
Court cases from Waterford arrests go through two levels. The 51st District Court handles all arraignments, preliminary exams, and misdemeanor cases for the township. Felony cases start at the 51st District for the initial hearing and then transfer to the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac. The circuit court handles felony trials for the entire county.
You can search court records from Waterford cases through the MiCOURT portal. This is a free tool that lets you look up cases by name or case number. It shows case status, hearing dates, charges, and the parties involved. For full documents, you may need to go to the clerk's office in person. Court records are public under MCL § 600.1420, with exceptions for juvenile and sealed cases.
The 51st District Court also handles traffic and civil cases. When searching for arrest-related records, make sure you are looking at the criminal docket.
Note: Arraignments for Waterford arrests typically happen within 24 to 48 hours of booking at the Oakland County Jail.
Search Waterford Township Arrest Records Online
ICHAT is the statewide criminal history tool run by the Michigan State Police. It costs $10 per search. You need a name and date of birth. ICHAT draws records from every court and police agency in Michigan, so Waterford arrests will show up here. It covers felonies and serious misdemeanors. Pending cases and minor traffic offenses are not included.
OTIS is free and run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Use OTIS to find people who are in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Waterford was sentenced to state prison, they will appear here. Search by name or MDOC number. The database includes people discharged in the last three years as well.
The state of Michigan provides multiple databases for looking up arrest and criminal records from anywhere in the state.
VINELink, shown above, is a free notification service that sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes in Oakland County or a state facility.
VINELink lets you register for custody updates. You will get a notification when someone arrested in Waterford Township is released, transferred, or has any change in status. This works for Oakland County Jail and state prisons. It is free to use and available around the clock.
Clearing Waterford Township Arrest Records
The Clean Slate law in Michigan expanded expungement options. Under MCL § 780.621, you can petition to set aside up to two felony convictions after 10 years and up to four misdemeanors after seven years. Some offenses qualify for automatic expungement. The filing fee is $50, with fee waivers for people who cannot afford to pay.
Not all crimes qualify. Serious violent offenses, sex crimes, and sentences of 10 years or more are excluded. For felonies originating from Waterford Township, you file the petition with the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac. For misdemeanors, file with the 51st District Court. The court reviews the petition and may hold a hearing before making a decision.
Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction may be destroyed under MCL § 28.243. If charges were dropped or dismissed, you can apply for removal of the arrest record. Michigan Legal Help offers free guides and screening tools to help you check if you qualify for expungement.
After the court signs the expungement order, the arrest record is removed from ICHAT and public databases. This can take several months. MCL § 445.1883 also makes it illegal for websites to charge a fee to remove someone's mugshot photo from the internet.
Oakland County Arrest Records
Waterford Township is part of Oakland County, which is one of the three most populated counties in Michigan. The Oakland County Sheriff manages the jail and all booking records countywide. For a full look at arrest records from all Oakland County communities, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
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