Search Wyoming Recent Arrests
Wyoming recent arrests are handled by the Wyoming Department of Public Safety, which serves one of the most diverse cities in Michigan. With a population around 76,000, Wyoming is a suburb of Grand Rapids in Kent County. Arrests made by Wyoming police lead to booking at the Kent County Correctional Facility. You can look up recent arrests using the Kent County Web Jail Viewer, state tools like ICHAT and OTIS, or by contacting the police records division directly. This page covers the best ways to find Wyoming arrest records.
Wyoming Arrest Records Overview
Wyoming Police Department Arrests
The Wyoming Department of Public Safety is located at 2300 DeHoop Avenue SW. Officers patrol a city that covers roughly 25 square miles southwest of Grand Rapids. When someone gets arrested in Wyoming, officers process the initial paperwork and then transport the person to the Kent County Correctional Facility for booking. Wyoming police do not run their own jail. All custody is handled at the county level.
The non-emergency line is (616) 530-7300. For police records, call (616) 530-7320. You can request arrest reports through the records division. Under MCL § 15.231, anyone can file a Freedom of Information Act request to get copies of police reports. The department has five business days to respond. Fees are usually around $1 per page. If you show financial hardship, the first $20 in fees may be waived.
Wyoming arrests get reported to the state under MCL § 28.242. That means records flow into statewide databases within a few days. This keeps the state criminal history system up to date.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety
| Address | 2300 DeHoop Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 |
| Non-Emergency | (616) 530-7300 |
| Records Division | (616) 530-7320 |
Kent County Jail and Wyoming Bookings
People arrested in Wyoming go to the Kent County Correctional Facility. The Kent County Sheriff operates the jail and manages all bookings for cities across the county. This includes Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and several smaller municipalities. The jail holds people awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison.
Kent County offers a Web Jail Viewer that lets you search for current inmates. You can find it at the Kent County Web Jail Viewer. Search by name to see booking dates, charges, and bond info. The system updates throughout the day as new bookings come in. For phone inquiries, call the jail at (616) 632-6300 and select Option 1.
Once someone is released, their record may drop off the online viewer. The jail only shows people currently in custody. For a full look at Kent County arrest records and booking procedures, check the Kent County recent arrests page. That page covers all the cities in the county and how records are managed at the county level.
Felony arrests from Wyoming typically mean a longer stay in county custody. Misdemeanor arrests often result in a quick bond release. The jail processes hundreds of bookings each week from across Kent County.
Wyoming Court Records After Arrest
Criminal cases from Wyoming arrests go to two courts. The 62nd District Court handles arraignments, preliminary exams, and misdemeanor cases. It sits in Wyoming and serves the city directly. Felony cases start at the 62nd District for the initial hearing but then transfer to the 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids. The circuit court handles all felony trials for Kent County.
You can search Wyoming court cases through the MiCOURT portal. This free tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. It shows hearing dates, case status, and the parties involved. For full documents you may need to visit the clerk's office in person. Court records are public under MCL § 600.1420. Some records are sealed, such as juvenile cases and certain domestic matters.
Note: The 62nd District Court also handles civil infractions and small claims for Wyoming. Criminal case lookups are separate from civil filings.
Search Wyoming Arrest Records Online
ICHAT is run by the Michigan State Police and costs $10 per search. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT pulls criminal records from every court and law enforcement agency in Michigan. Wyoming arrests show up here once reported. It covers felonies and serious misdemeanors but not pending cases or minor traffic tickets.
OTIS is a free tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections. It tracks people in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Wyoming ends up in the state system, OTIS will show their status. You can search by name or MDOC number. The database also includes people discharged within the last three years.
Michigan provides several statewide tools for looking up criminal records and arrest data.
The MiCOURT portal above lets you search court records from any district or circuit court in the state, including the 62nd District Court that handles Wyoming cases.
VINELink is a free victim notification service. You can sign up to get alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This works for Kent County Jail and state facilities. If someone arrested in Wyoming gets released or transferred, VINELink will send you an update.
Clearing Wyoming Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law expanded options for clearing old records. 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 now qualify for automatic expungement. The filing fee is $50, but fee waivers are available if you cannot pay.
Not all convictions qualify. Serious violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded. Crimes with sentences of 10 or more years cannot be expunged. You file the petition with the 17th Circuit Court if it was a Kent County felony. For misdemeanors from Wyoming, file with the 62nd District Court.
Under MCL § 28.243, arrest records that did not result in a conviction may be destroyed after a set period. If charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, you may qualify for removal sooner. Michigan Legal Help has free guides and eligibility tools to help you figure out your options.
Once an expungement order is signed, the arrest record gets removed from ICHAT and other databases. This process can take several months. MCL § 445.1883 also makes it illegal for websites to charge people fees to take down mugshot photos.
Kent County Arrest Records
Wyoming is located in Kent County, one of the largest counties in western Michigan. The Kent County Sheriff manages jail operations and booking records for all cities in the county. For a full overview of arrest records across Kent County, visit the county page.
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