Towson Recent Arrests
Towson recent arrests are processed by the Baltimore County Police Department, which serves this community of about 58,000 people. Towson is the county seat of Baltimore County and home to the main courts, detention center, and police records offices. Precinct 6 handles law enforcement for the Towson area. Even though Towson is the center of county government, it does not have its own police force. You can search for recent arrests using the free Maryland Judiciary Case Search or by contacting the Baltimore County Police records unit. This page covers the details.
Towson at a Glance
Towson Arrest Records and Baltimore County Police
The Baltimore County Police Department is the law enforcement agency that covers Towson. Precinct 6 handles this area. The station is at 115 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. Call 410-887-6872 for non-emergency questions. All arrests in Towson are processed through this precinct and the countywide booking system.
Police reports cost $15 each in Baltimore County. Crime victims can get a copy for free. To request a report from a Towson arrest, you need the report number, the date and time of the incident, and the names of people involved. You can submit your request by mail to the Information and Records Management Unit at 700 E. Joppa Rd., Towson, MD 21286-5501. Make checks payable to "Baltimore County, Maryland" and include a stamped return envelope. Online requests are also accepted through the Baltimore County website.
Since Towson is the county seat, the main police records office is right here. The records phone number is 410-887-2544. Walk-in requests go to 700 East Joppa Road. Processing takes up to two weeks for standard requests. The general police department number is 410-887-2214 for other questions about recent arrests in the Towson area.
Search Towson Recent Arrests Online
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search lets you look up recent arrests in Towson at no cost. Select Baltimore County from the court list and search by name or case number. You get charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for both Circuit and District Court filings.
Both courts are in Towson itself. The Baltimore County Circuit Court sits at 401 Bosley Avenue. Call 410-887-2601 for general questions or 410-887-2139 for the Clerk's office. The District Court is at 120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, reachable at 410-512-2000. Having both courts in Towson means you can handle most criminal case matters without leaving the area. Circuit Court takes felonies and serious misdemeanors. District Court deals with lesser crimes and traffic violations.
The Maryland Courts expungement information page below is useful if you want to learn about removing arrest records from the public system.
This page has forms, instructions, and details about which Towson arrest records may qualify for expungement under Maryland law.
Towson Custody and Booking Records
The Baltimore County Detention Center is at 720 Bosley Avenue in Towson. This is the only adult detention facility in the county. It has capacity for over 1,500 inmates. People arrested in Towson are booked here. The main phone number is 410-512-3200. Press 0 to talk to an operator about custody status. The detention center also takes calls at 410-512-3420.
Baltimore County does not post an inmate list online. To check if someone is in custody after a Towson arrest, VINELink is the best free tool. Search by name and you can see their status in the detention center. Free alerts are available. VINELink will send you a notification if the person is released, transferred, or has any change in custody status.
The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator only covers state prisons. It will not show someone held at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson. Use the state locator only if someone has been sentenced and moved to a state facility after a Towson arrest.
Note: The Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson typically holds about 900 inmates, with roughly 90 percent being male and 10 percent female.
Arrest Record Access in Towson
Most arrest records from Towson are public under the Maryland Public Information Act, General Provisions Article sections 4-101 through 4-601. You can file a request with Baltimore County Police. They have 30 days to respond. The first two hours of search time are free. After that, you may have to pay for additional time and copying costs.
Criminal Procedure Article section 10-105 covers expungement in Maryland. If charges from a Towson arrest were dropped, dismissed, or ended in acquittal, you can file to have the record erased. Arrests that never resulted in charges can be expunged after three years or with a general waiver. The fee is $30 per case. Courts may waive it for financial hardship. Shielding is another option. Under Criminal Procedure Article sections 10-301 through 10-306, certain non-violent misdemeanor convictions can be hidden from public searches. The wait is three years after the sentence is done. Only 12 offenses qualify, and shielding can only be used once in a lifetime.
Maryland Courts offers forms and guidance for both expungement and shielding. Since the Circuit Court is right in Towson, filing is convenient for local residents.
What Towson Arrest Records Include
A Towson arrest record has the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. The charges filed and their statute codes are listed. The arresting officer's name, badge number, and the agency they work for are included. Date, time, and location of arrest are all part of the record. Warrant information shows up if one was used. Bond and bail data covers the amount, type, and posting status. Court dates and case numbers let you track the case through the Baltimore County system.
Juvenile records are not public. They are sealed under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article section 3-8A-27. Medical information, Social Security numbers, victim details, and confidential informant data are also excluded from any public arrest record connected to Towson.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Towson. Each has a page with information about accessing recent arrest records.
Baltimore County Records
Towson is the county seat of Baltimore County. The county page has all the details on the police department, detention center, court system, and records request process. Baltimore County has about 854,000 residents and is one of the most populous jurisdictions in Maryland.