Bloomfield Arrest Records and Recent Bookings
Bloomfield recent bookings are available through free public search tools that cover arrests made by the Bloomfield Township Police Department. Bloomfield sits in Essex County roughly 10 miles west of New York City. The township spans 5.328 square miles and has about 47,315 residents. Chief Samuel A. DeMaio leads the department from 1 Municipal Plaza, with 122 sworn officers on staff. When someone is arrested in Bloomfield, they are taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark for booking and processing. This page explains how to search Bloomfield recent bookings.
Bloomfield Booking Quick Facts
Bloomfield Recent Bookings Overview
When Bloomfield Police arrest someone, the person is taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility at 354 Doremus Avenue, Newark, NJ 07105. Staff at the facility collect the person's full name, date of birth, home address, height, weight, and other physical details. A mugshot photo and fingerprint set are recorded. Officers log the charges, the arresting agency, and the date and time of arrest. All of this data forms the booking record. Under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, the Open Public Records Act, most booking records in New Jersey are public and can be viewed by any person upon request.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department headquarters sits at 1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Chief Samuel A. DeMaio can be reached at PoliceDirector@bloomfieldnjpd.com. The main phone lines are (973) 680-4141 and (973) 680-4075. Ralph Colasanti handles police records and can be reached at (973) 680-4141. Mayor Michael J. Venezia oversees township government. The department employs 122 officers who patrol all 5.328 square miles of Bloomfield.
Bloomfield has historically low violent crime rates compared to national averages. In 2017, the township reported a violent crime rate of 58.2 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 214.8. In 2019, the department recorded 1,845 total crimes, with 1,072 property crimes and 773 violent crimes. These figures reflect the overall safety profile of Bloomfield while still producing a steady flow of bookings at the county level.
Note: Booking records from Bloomfield arrests may take 24 to 48 hours to appear in online search tools after the arrest.
Search Bloomfield Recent Bookings Online
Several free tools allow you to look up people booked after a Bloomfield arrest. The best starting points are the Essex County DOC inmate search and the statewide VINE notification system.
The Bloomfield Township website provides contact details, community safety updates, and information about how the police department handles arrests. This is the official page maintained by the township.
The Bloomfield Township website shows department contacts and provides links to public safety services for residents looking into a recent arrest.
From this page you can reach the records office, learn about community programs, and find phone numbers for non-emergency calls related to Bloomfield bookings.
The Essex County DOC Inmate Search lets you look up anyone held at the Essex County Correctional Facility. Results show the person's name, booking date, charges, and custody status. If a person was arrested in Bloomfield and sent to the county jail, they will appear once intake is complete. This is a free tool that works on any device.
The VINE system is a free notification service run by Appriss Safety. It covers county jails and state prisons across New Jersey, including the Essex County Correctional Facility where Bloomfield arrestees are held. You can search by the person's first and last name. VINE also lets you register for automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when a person's custody status changes. This service runs around the clock, every day of the year.
You can also call the Essex County Correctional Facility directly at (973) 274-7500 or (973) 274-7800. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is currently held at the facility.
Bloomfield Recent Bookings at Essex County
The Essex County Correctional Facility at 354 Doremus Avenue in Newark is the central holding facility for all arrests made within Essex County, including those by the Bloomfield Township Police Department. The facility operates as a multi-custody institution, housing people at different security levels based on their charges and risk assessment.
The Essex County Department of Corrections website provides inmate search tools, visitation information, and details about programs at the county jail.
From the Essex County DOC page you can access the inmate lookup tool, find visitation rules, and learn about services available at the facility where Bloomfield arrestees are held.
Bail processing at the Essex County Correctional Facility runs Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Money for inmate accounts can be sent by postal money order or deposited at the facility kiosk during business hours, Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. Mail for inmates should be sent to PO Box 96777, Las Vegas, NV 89193. Phone calls through GTL cost $0.04384 per minute.
Note: Always confirm visiting hours and policies by calling the facility directly, as schedules may change without advance notice.
Bail and Release After Bloomfield Arrest
After a person is booked following a Bloomfield arrest, a bail determination is made under the Criminal Justice Reform Act. New Jersey replaced the old cash bail system in 2017 with a risk-based approach. Judges use a Public Safety Assessment score to decide whether a person should be released on conditions or held in custody. Many people arrested in Bloomfield leave on conditions such as check-ins, travel limits, or electronic monitoring.
Those who remain at the Essex County Correctional Facility typically face serious charges or have been scored as a high flight risk. For questions about a specific bail amount or court date connected to a Bloomfield booking, contact the New Jersey Courts or search the eCourts system online. Court records show the charges filed, bail conditions, and the next hearing date.
If you need to post bail for someone arrested in Bloomfield, contact the Essex County Correctional Facility at (973) 274-7500 for current instructions on accepted payment methods.
State-Level Search for Bloomfield Arrests
If a person was arrested in Bloomfield and later sentenced to state prison, their record transfers to the New Jersey Department of Corrections system. The original county booking record remains at Essex County, but the state tracks the person from the point of transfer onward.
The NJ DOC Offender Search lets you look up people serving time in state correctional facilities across New Jersey, including those who were first booked through the Bloomfield Township Police Department. You can search by name or SBI number. Results display the current facility, sentence dates, and parole eligibility. This tool does not show the original Bloomfield booking details. For that, go back to Essex County records or file an OPRA request under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.
Note: The state-level search only covers people in NJDOC custody. Anyone still held at the county level after a Bloomfield arrest will not appear. Use VINE or contact the Essex County facility directly for county-level searches.
OPRA Requests for Bloomfield Recent Bookings
Booking records from Bloomfield arrests are public under the Open Public Records Act. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 gives any person the right to request government records from a public agency. The Bloomfield Township Police Department is a public agency, and its booking logs fall under this law. Bloomfield also has a dedicated OPRA portal for township records.
To file an OPRA request for Bloomfield booking records, you can use the Bloomfield Township OPRA portal or the state OPRA portal. You can also submit your request in writing to the records custodian. Be as specific as possible. Include the full name of the person, an approximate date of arrest, and the type of record you need. The agency has seven business days to respond under state law.
If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal at no cost. Juvenile records are sealed by law under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60. Medical notes and mental health evaluations are not shared. However, the core data in Bloomfield recent bookings, including the person's name, charges, booking date, and arresting agency, is public in most cases.
Bloomfield Recent Bookings and Court Process
After a booking connected to a Bloomfield arrest, the case enters the court system. Minor offenses such as disorderly conduct or municipal ordinance violations are heard at the Bloomfield Municipal Court. More serious charges, including indictable offenses, are handled by the Essex County Superior Court in Newark. Both courts generate records that connect back to the original booking.
Court files show the full path of a case from the initial complaint through final disposition. They include the criminal complaint, bail decisions, plea agreements, trial records, and the sentencing outcome. You can search Essex County court records through the eCourts system online. Basic case information is free to view. For full documents, you may need to visit the courthouse or submit a written request.
Expunged records will not appear in any public search. If a judge has sealed a case originating from a Bloomfield arrest under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1, it is removed from all public systems in New Jersey and will no longer show up in booking searches.
Essex County Booking Records
Bloomfield is located in Essex County, and all arrests within township limits are processed at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark. The county handles bookings for dozens of municipalities. For more information about the county jail, inmate services, visitation rules, and how to file OPRA requests for booking data, visit the full Essex County recent bookings page.