Wyoming, Michigan Arrest Records

Wyoming, Michigan is a city of roughly 76,000 people in Kent County, just southwest of Grand Rapids. Arrest records here come from the Wyoming Police Department, the 62B District Court, and the Kent County Sheriff's Office. These records are public in many cases under Michigan law, and this page explains where to find them, how to search inmate rosters, and what court and state databases are available to you.

Wyoming Police Department

The Wyoming Police Department makes arrests within the city and keeps records of those arrests. The department is located at 2300 DeHoop Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519. You can reach them by phone for non-emergency matters at 530-7300. For general records requests, contact the department directly. They can tell you what forms to submit and what the current processing time looks like.

Arrest records from the Wyoming Police Department are subject to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, known as FOIA, under MCL 15.231 et seq. This law gives the public the right to request records held by public agencies. Not every detail in an arrest record is always released. Some items, like information on open investigations or records tied to juveniles, may be withheld or redacted. But the basic fact of an arrest, the date, the charge, and the booking details are often available.

The city's website has more contact information for city departments. You can visit wyomingmi.gov to find department contacts and FOIA request guidelines. Most requests must be submitted in writing.

The Wyoming Police Department's official web presence at wyomingmi.gov includes department contacts and public records request information.

The department handles arrests and records for the city of Wyoming, one of the larger cities in Kent County.

62B District Court Records

After an arrest in Wyoming, the case moves to the 62B District Court. This court is located at 2650 DeHoop Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519, just down the street from the police department. The court phone number is 530-7309. The 62B District Court handles misdemeanor charges, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felony cases that started in Wyoming.

Court records are separate from arrest records. Once a case goes before a judge, it becomes part of the court file. That file may include the complaint, any motions, hearing notes, and the final outcome. These files are public unless a judge has sealed them. You can go to the 62B District Court clerk's office in person to look up a case or ask about a specific record. Bring the full name of the person and ideally a case number or date of birth to speed things up.

Michigan also has a statewide court search tool. The Michigan Court Case Search lets you look up cases by name across many Michigan courts. Not every court participates fully, but it is a good starting point. Felony cases that move up to circuit court will appear in Kent County Circuit Court records, not just the district court.

The Michigan Court Case Search portal allows name-based lookups across district and circuit courts statewide, including cases originating in Wyoming.

This state tool is free to use and covers a wide range of Michigan courts, making it a useful first step for any case lookup.

Kent County Jail and Inmate Lookup

People arrested in Wyoming are typically booked into the Kent County Jail. The Kent County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and maintains the inmate roster. The jail is not in Wyoming itself. The Kent County Sheriff is located at 701 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Their main phone number is 616-632-6100.

Kent County offers an online inmate lookup tool. The Kent County Jail Viewer lets you search the current inmate roster by name. This is a live database, so it reflects who is currently in custody. If someone was recently arrested in Wyoming, they will likely appear here within a few hours of booking. You can also use the Access Kent inmate lookup page for a similar search through the county's public access site.

For records beyond the current roster, contact the Kent County Sheriff's Records Division. Their records page is at kentcountymi.gov/1343/Records. You can submit a FOIA request there for past booking records or other sheriff's records. Fees and timelines vary by request type.

The Kent County Jail's non-emergency number is 616-632-6300. If you are trying to find out whether someone has been released, calling this number or checking the online viewer are your best options.

Michigan ICHAT Criminal History Search

Michigan's Internet Criminal History Access Tool, known as ICHAT, is the state's main resource for criminal history checks. It is run by the Michigan State Police under MCL 28.241. ICHAT searches statewide conviction records and some arrest data. Each search costs $10 and is paid online.

You can run an ICHAT search at apps.michigan.gov. The search is based on name and date of birth. Results include convictions and certain other criminal record entries tied to that person in Michigan. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may or may not appear, depending on how the case was resolved. Dismissed charges and acquittals are generally not shown.

ICHAT is often used by individuals who want to check their own record or by people doing general background research. The results are official state data. This is different from an arrest record search, which focuses on booking events rather than final court outcomes.

State Corrections and Sex Offender Registry

Two other state tools are worth knowing. The Michigan Department of Corrections runs an offender tracking system called OTIS. You can search it at mdocweb.state.mi.us. OTIS shows current and past state prison inmates. If someone was convicted of a crime in Wyoming and sent to a state facility, their record will appear in OTIS. The search is free and includes release dates, conviction details, and facility information when applicable.

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, or PSOR, is available at mspsor.com. This registry lists people convicted of sex offenses who are required to register under state law. You can search by name or by location. The registry shows current address information, photos, and offense details for registered individuals. It covers the entire state, including Wyoming and Kent County.

These tools are free and open to the public. They do not require an account or a fee to search.

How to Request Records Directly

If you need a specific arrest record from Wyoming, the most direct route is a FOIA request to the Wyoming Police Department. Write out your request clearly, include the name of the person whose record you need, the approximate date of arrest if you know it, and your contact information. Send it to the department by mail or in person at 2300 DeHoop Ave SW.

• Wyoming Police Department: 2300 DeHoop Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
• 62B District Court: 2650 DeHoop Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519, phone 530-7309
• Kent County Sheriff Records: 701 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• Kent County Jail: 616-632-6300
• ICHAT (state background check): apps.michigan.gov, $10 per search

The city of Wyoming does not have a separate records office distinct from the police department for arrest-related matters. All arrest record requests go through the police department or, once a case is in court, through the 62B District Court clerk.

Processing times for FOIA requests in Michigan are set by law. Agencies must respond within five business days to acknowledge the request. They then have up to fifteen business days to fulfill it or explain a delay. Fees can be charged for copying and staff time, but the first $20 worth of fees may be waived for people who show financial need.

County and Nearby Cities

Wyoming is in Kent County. The Kent County Sheriff's Office handles bookings at the county jail. Grand Rapids is the county seat and largest city in the area.