Find Recent Arrests in Colonie
Colonie recent arrests go through the Albany County justice system. Colonie is the largest town in Albany County with a population over 85,000 and sits just north of the city of Albany. The Colonie Police Department handles most arrests in town, and those cases are processed at the Albany County Correctional Facility on Albany Shaker Road. Colonie recent arrests appear in the county inmate database. Criminal cases from Colonie go through the Colonie Town Court for misdemeanors or Albany County Court for felonies. Searching for arrest records in Colonie starts with the county sheriff's office or the New York State court system.
Colonie Overview
Albany County Handles Colonie Arrests
Colonie is part of Albany County, and the county processes all jail bookings for the town. The Albany County Correctional Facility at 840 Albany Shaker Road is actually located within the Town of Colonie, which means that when Colonie residents are arrested, they do not have far to go for booking. The facility has a maximum capacity of 1,043 beds and admits over 7,000 people each year.
The average daily population at the correctional facility runs between 600 and 800 inmates. The staff includes 375 to 420 sworn officers and civilians. Sheriff Craig Apple Sr. leads the Albany County Sheriff's Office, which has grown to over 700 employees. The agency is one of the oldest in the United States, established in the 1660s. It provides full-service law enforcement across the county.
Colonie sits right next to Albany and includes the area around Albany International Airport. The sheriff's office provides 24/7 law enforcement at the airport, which falls within Colonie's borders. This means some Colonie recent arrests may involve incidents at the airport that the sheriff's office handles directly.
Colonie Law Enforcement and Recent Arrests
The Colonie Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the town. The Albany County Sheriff's Office provides county-wide support and operates the jail.
Albany County Sheriff's Office
| Address | 16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (518) 487-5400 |
| Dispatch | (518) 828-3344 |
| Corrections | (518) 869-2600 |
| Crime Tip Line | (518) 822-8477 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | albanycounty.com/sheriff |
The sheriff's office runs multiple specialized units. These include Criminal Investigations, Fire Investigation, the Scuba Unit, Marine Patrol, Emergency Response Team (SWAT), Hostage/Crisis Negotiation, K-9, Traffic Safety, and the STOP DWI Unit. The Forensic Unit, Emergency Medical Services, and Search and Rescue round out the list. Any of these units could be involved in Colonie arrest cases depending on the nature of the incident.
How to Search Colonie Recent Arrests
The Albany County inmate search tool is the fastest way to find Colonie recent arrests. You can search by full name, date of birth, or inmate ID number. Results show booking date, charges, bond or bail amounts, expected release date, and housing location. The tool runs 24 hours a day and is free to use.
The WebCrims portal shows pending criminal cases from across the state. You can search for Colonie cases filed in Albany County courts. The eCourts portal provides broader access to case records. The DOCCS inmate lookup covers state prison inmates, including those sentenced after Colonie arrests.
New York's CPL 160.50 automatically seals arrest records when cases end in dismissal or acquittal. Sealed Colonie arrest records are removed from public access. This protection applies regardless of the original charge.
Recent Arrests and Colonie Court Records
Colonie Town Court handles misdemeanors and violations from within the town. Felony cases from Colonie go to Albany County Court. The county is part of the Third Judicial District. Both courts operate under the New York State Unified Court System.
The Albany County Clerk's Office at 16 Eagle Street, Room 128, maintains court records. County Clerk Bruce A. Hidley serves as the FOIL officer for the county. Call (518) 487-5100 for information. Records available through the clerk include judgments, liens, and court filings dating back to 1980. Some online records access is available. Copies cost $0.25 per page.
The Office of Court Administration FOIL Officer, Sevil N. Barber, handles requests for administrative court records at FOIL@nycourts.gov. This is separate from case records, which go through the county clerk. The fee is $0.25 per page for copies not exceeding 9 by 14 inches. You can inspect records in person by appointment during business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Appeals of denied FOIL requests must go to Michael Siudzinski at foilappeals@nycourts.gov within 30 days.
Getting Copies of Recent Arrest Records in Colonie
To get copies of Colonie arrest records, file a FOIL request with the arresting agency. The Colonie Police Department maintains its own arrest records. For county records, submit requests to the Albany County Sheriff's Records Access Officer at 16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207. You can also use the online FOIL portal at albanycounty.nextrequest.com.
In-person requests are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The response time is five business days under Public Officers Law Section 89(3). Copies cost $0.25 per page, and electronic records are free when available.
The Criminal History Record Search provides statewide court results for a fee. The DCJS record review lets you check your own rap sheet. Both cover Colonie arrests that resulted in court proceedings.
Colonie Recent Arrests Resources
The Albany County Correctional Facility at 840 Albany Shaker Road in Colonie is the jail for Albany County. Call (518) 869-2600 for the main line or the Records Division. Visitation is available Wednesday through Sunday with sessions from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Video visitation is offered through GTL VisitMe. Visitors must have a valid government photo ID and be on the approved list. Up to 8 names can be on each inmate's visitor list.
The Sex Offender Registry covers the Colonie area. The DCJS statistics page has crime and arrest data for Albany County. The county portal at albanycounty.com connects to all departments. The sheriff also runs the SHIP program, providing shelter for homeless individuals in a renovated section of the correctional facility, with 50 rooms opened in 2020.
Albany County Arrest Records
Colonie is in Albany County, and all arrest cases go through the Albany County court system. The county seat is Albany, just south of Colonie. The correctional facility sits within Colonie's borders, making it the closest county resource for local arrest processing.
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