Search Goodyear Recent Arrests

Goodyear recent arrests are processed by the Goodyear Police Department in the west valley of Phoenix. This growing city has its own police force that handles all arrests within city limits. The department keeps records of every booking and arrest made by its officers. You can request copies of Goodyear arrest records through the records division by phone, mail, or in person. Recent arrests may show up in the Maricopa County jail system since the county handles detention for most inmates. This page explains how to search for recent arrests in Goodyear and get official copies of police reports and booking records.

Goodyear Police Department Records

The Goodyear Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. When officers make an arrest, they create a report that becomes part of the public record. These reports contain the date, time, charges, and circumstances of the arrest. You can request copies once the case allows for release.

To get Goodyear arrest records, contact the records division directly. The office is at 11 N. 145th Ave. in Goodyear, AZ 85338. You can call 623-882-7670 for records questions. Staff work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Email requests go to gypdrecords@goodyearaz.gov if you prefer that method.

The main police line is 623-932-1220 for general questions. Records staff can tell you what is available and how much it will cost. They process requests in the order they come in. Busy times may mean longer waits.

Goodyear Arrest Records Fees

Goodyear charges fees for copies of police records. The costs are set by city policy and follow state guidelines. Knowing the fees helps you plan before submitting a request.

Here are the current Goodyear Police records fees:

• Police reports: $0.50 per page
• Body camera video redaction: $46.00 per hour
• Fingerprinting services: $17.00 (Tuesdays only)

Video records cost more because staff must review and redact them. Body camera footage takes time to process. The hourly rate covers staff time to remove protected information before release. If you need video, plan for higher costs and longer processing times.

Arizona law under A.R.S. § 39-127 gives crime victims one free copy of their police report. If you are the victim of a Part I crime, mention this when you request records. Violent crimes and major property crimes qualify for this waiver.

Maricopa County Jail for Goodyear Arrests

Goodyear is part of Maricopa County. The county runs the main jail system for the region. When someone gets arrested in Goodyear, they may spend a short time at a local holding facility. Longer stays mean transfer to a Maricopa County jail in Phoenix.

To find someone arrested in Goodyear, check the Maricopa County inmate search. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office maintains an online database of current inmates. You search by name and date of birth. Results show people currently in custody at county facilities.

The county operates four main jails. The 4th Avenue Jail at 201 S. 4th Avenue in Phoenix handles most intake processing. Estrella Jail, Lower Buckeye Jail, and Towers Jail hold inmates based on classification. Someone arrested in Goodyear could end up at any of these after booking.

Contact the MCSO at (602) 876-1000 for general questions. The jail information line is (602) 876-0322. This number works for all four facilities since they share a phone system.

Search Goodyear Arrests Online

Goodyear does not have a public online database of local arrests. The department handles records requests through their records division. You cannot search a Goodyear arrest database yourself. Instead, you submit a request and staff find the records for you.

For current inmates, the Maricopa County inmate search is your best bet. This shows anyone currently in the county jail system. The database updates regularly. If someone was just arrested in Goodyear and transferred to county, they should appear within a day or two.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository for criminal records. Under A.R.S. § 41-1750, all Arizona police agencies report arrests to this system. You can request your own record through DPS. Checking someone else requires proper legal authority.

The DPS Public Services Portal handles record reviews and background checks. Personal record reviews are free for Arizona residents who submit fingerprints.

Note: State systems show criminal history, not just recent arrests. They include records from across Arizona, not just Goodyear.

Arizona Laws on Arrest Records

Public records are open in Arizona. The state constitution and statutes give you the right to inspect government documents. Arrest records fall under this rule with some exceptions for privacy and ongoing investigations.

Under A.R.S. § 39-121, public records must be open for inspection during office hours. This is why you can request Goodyear arrest records. The law applies to police reports, booking records, and other documents created by the department.

Some information gets removed before release. Under A.R.S. § 41-4172, agencies redact personal identifiers. Social security numbers come out. Full dates of birth get shortened. Home addresses are removed. What you get shows the arrest facts without information that could enable identity theft or harassment.

Arizona also allows record sealing. Under A.R.S. § 13-911, people can petition to seal old arrest and conviction records. The waiting period depends on the crime severity. Once sealed, records do not appear in standard searches. Very old Goodyear arrests might be sealed and unavailable.

State Inmate Records

Someone arrested in Goodyear who ends up in state prison moves to a different system. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry runs state prisons. Their records are separate from county and city systems.

The Arizona Inmate Data Search shows people in state prison. This database covers anyone sentenced to state time. Recent Goodyear arrests would not appear here unless the person has already been convicted and sent to prison.

County jail holds people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. State prison handles longer sentences after conviction. If you cannot find someone in the county system, check state prison. They may have already moved through the court process.

Victim notification through VINELink works for both county and state inmates. Register to get alerts when custody status changes. The service is free and available around the clock.

Steps to Get Goodyear Arrest Records

Getting records from Goodyear Police takes a few steps. Here is how the process works from start to finish.

First, gather the information you have about the arrest. The date is most helpful. Names of people involved also matter. Case numbers or report numbers speed things up if you have them. The more details you provide, the faster staff can find what you need.

Contact the records division by phone at 623-882-7670 or email at gypdrecords@goodyearaz.gov. Explain what you need. Staff will tell you if the records exist and are available for release. Some records have holds due to active investigations or court orders.

Staff will quote you a fee based on the number of pages and type of records. Pay the fee and they will prepare your copies. You can pick them up in person or have them mailed. The office at 11 N. 145th Ave. is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Nearby Cities for Arrest Records

Goodyear sits among several west valley cities. Each has its own police department with separate arrest records. If you need records from a neighboring city, contact that department directly.

• Avondale - east of Goodyear
• Buckeye - west of Goodyear
• Glendale - northeast toward Phoenix
• Phoenix - the main city to the east
• Surprise - to the north
• Peoria - north of Glendale

All these cities are in Maricopa County. Regardless of which city made the arrest, the county jail system handles most detention. The Maricopa County inmate search covers the entire county. Start there if you are not sure which city made the arrest.

Contact Goodyear Police Department

Reach the Goodyear Police Department for arrest records and other services:

Address: 11 N. 145th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Main Phone: 623-932-1220

Records Division: 623-882-7670

Email: gypdrecords@goodyearaz.gov

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Fingerprint services are available Tuesdays only at $17.00 per card. Call ahead to confirm availability. Walk-ins may face long waits on busy days.