Warren Arrest Records and Booking Releases

Warren booking releases and arrest records are managed by the Warren Police Department and the Macomb County jail system. When the Warren Police Department makes an arrest, it creates a booking record that falls under Michigan public records law. Requests for those records go through a formal FOIA process. This page explains how to get Warren police booking records, how to contact the police department, and how to find someone held at the Macomb County Jail after an arrest in Warren.

Warren Police Department

The Warren Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the city. It handles all arrests, patrol, and criminal investigations within Warren city limits. When an arrest happens, the department creates booking records that document the charges, the individual's information, and the details of the incident. These records are public under Michigan law, though some portions can be withheld for specific reasons outlined in the FOIA statute.

The department's website is at cityofwarren.org/police. You can find general information about the department and contact details for the records division. For written inquiries or FOIA requests, you can reach the department by email at webmaster@cityofwarren.org. The site does not show a live booking log or real-time arrest roster, so a formal request is required to get specific records.

The Warren Police Department site shown above is your starting point for any records request. Take note of contact details and department hours before submitting your request. Having the right contact information avoids delays when you follow up on your submission.

Warren Booking Records and What They Contain

A booking record from Warren typically includes the full name of the person arrested, their date of birth, the date and time of the arrest, the charges filed, and the arresting officer's name. Incident reports that led to the arrest are often attached as well. These documents are the primary source of information about what happened during and after an arrest in Warren.

Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231 gives the public a right to these records unless a specific exemption applies. Common exemptions include records that could interfere with an active investigation, records that would deprive someone of a fair trial, or details that constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. If part of a record is exempt, the agency must release the rest and explain what was withheld and why.

Most booking records in Warren are accessible. The department has 5 business days to respond to a FOIA request. If the request is large or complex, it can extend by up to 10 more business days, but it must tell you in writing why the extension is needed.

How to Request Warren Police Booking Records

Submit your FOIA request in writing. Email is the most common method for Warren. Use webmaster@cityofwarren.org to send your request. Include enough information for the department to locate the record. For booking and arrest records, that means the incident description, the date and time it happened, the address where it occurred, and the names of any individuals involved.

You do not need to cite the law in your request. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The request just needs enough detail so the department can find what you are looking for. Vague requests get returned for more information or are denied. Being specific the first time gets you a faster response.

Fees may apply under MCL 15.234. The department can charge for the labor involved in searching and copying records, the cost of duplication, and mailing if applicable. If the estimated cost exceeds $50, they may ask for a deposit before starting work. People receiving public assistance or facing financial hardship can request a fee waiver by submitting an Affidavit of Indigency with the request. That waives up to $20 of the processing fee, with a limit of two waivers per calendar year.

Macomb County Jail: Where Warren Arrestees Go

After an arrest in Warren, the person is transferred to and processed through the Macomb County Jail. The Macomb County Sheriff manages the jail and handles booking, inmate housing, and releases for all cities in the county. Warren is the largest city in Macomb County, so a significant share of the jail's intake comes from Warren police arrests.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is online at macombcountymi.gov/sheriff. The jail division page at macombcountymi.gov/sheriff/jail provides inmate information, visitation details, bond information, and commissary access. The jail search is free and shows current inmates. You can look up someone by name to find their booking status, charges, and bond amount.

VINELink also covers the Macomb County Jail. Go to vinelink.com to search by name or ID. You can register for automatic notifications when a specific inmate's status changes. This is useful if you need to know when someone is released or transferred, without having to check the site manually each time.

Michigan OTIS for State Prison Records

Once someone convicted after a Warren arrest is moved to a Michigan state prison, they are no longer in the county jail system. You find them through OTIS, the Michigan Department of Corrections Offender Tracking Information System. The search is at mdocweb.state.mi.us.

OTIS shows current prisoners, parolees, and MDOC-supervised probationers. It also covers people discharged from state supervision within the last three years. Search by last name or MDOC number. County jail inmates do not appear in OTIS. If you are not sure which system holds the person you are looking for, check both the Macomb County jail and OTIS. The state and county systems do not share a common search interface.

ICHAT for Warren Criminal History Records

The Michigan State Police ICHAT tool covers criminal history for all 83 Michigan counties, including Macomb. It shows felony convictions and serious misdemeanors. You search by name and date of birth. The tool is at michigan.gov/msp/services/ichat. A fee is charged per search.

ICHAT shows convictions only. Arrests without convictions do not appear. It does not show county jail records or booking releases. For the full arrest record from a Warren incident, you still need a FOIA request to the police department. ICHAT is useful as a background check for conviction history, but it does not replace the original booking record as a source of detail about what happened at the time of arrest.

Macomb County Jail and Booking Records

Warren arrests are processed at the county level through Macomb County. The Macomb County Sheriff manages the jail and all booking records for Warren and other Macomb cities. For full county-level booking details, inmate lookup, and FOIA procedures, visit the Macomb County page.

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities are also in or near Macomb County and have their own police booking records processes.