# How can I find out if someone was arrested? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 20, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849 "2009-03-20T15:02:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![02svtfocus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/02svtfocus/32/7318_2.png) [@02svtfocus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02svtfocus)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/1 "2009-03-20T15:02:27Z")
I called the police station, but they told me that they can’t tell me if this person was in custody. So how the hell do I find out if a certain person was just arrested if the cops can’t/won’t tell me? ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/2 "2009-03-20T15:19:14Z")
Ask their mom? find a cop friend? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/3 "2009-03-20T15:56:37Z")
i’m pretty sure they can tell you… they prob just didnt feel like it ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/4 "2009-03-20T16:14:34Z")
What’s the reason? ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/5 "2009-03-20T16:28:32Z")
privacy reasons, they probably won’t. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/6 "2009-03-20T16:38:10Z")
> [@02svtfocus"](#): > > I called the police station, but they told me that they can’t tell me if this person was in custody. > > So how the hell do I find out if a certain person was just arrested if the cops can’t/won’t tell me? Try calling a news channel. They will call police stations and ask if anything “interesting” happens. Maybe someone can help you there. ---
**Author:** ![96civicexrican](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/96civicexrican/32/5292_2.png) [@96civicexrican](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/96civicexrican)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/7 "2009-03-20T16:42:04Z")
My moms boyfriend gets arrested all the time and she just calls the holding center downtown and they tell her. Try this (716) 858-7636 Let me know if you get through. You need there full name and a date of birth probably. If that number doesnt work PM and I will ask my gf’s bro (he’s a sheriff deputy) ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/8 "2009-03-20T16:44:01Z")
I called niagara falls city court to see if my neices pos father was arrested based of a anonymous tip of an out standing warrent. They told me everything including how much his bail was. ---
**Author:** ![96civicexrican](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/96civicexrican/32/5292_2.png) [@96civicexrican](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/96civicexrican)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/9 "2009-03-20T16:48:47Z")
> [@nitroinsane](#): > > I called niagara falls city court to see if my neices pos father was arrested based of a anonymous tip of an out standing warrent. They told me everything including how much his bail was. Exactly what happens if you call the holding center ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/10 "2009-03-20T17:53:11Z")
> [@96civicexrican](#): > > My moms boyfriend gets arrested all the time lol wtf you think after the 2nd time shed find a new bf ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/11 "2009-03-20T18:35:44Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > privacy reasons, they probably won’t. arrests are public record. That is why prospective employers can check that in a background check. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/12 "2009-03-20T18:40:42Z")
Really, and I thought all they checked for were felony convictions. As in: “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” ---
**Author:** ![96civicexrican](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/96civicexrican/32/5292_2.png) [@96civicexrican](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/96civicexrican)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/13 "2009-03-20T19:25:52Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > lol wtf you think after the 2nd time shed find a new bf Yea, fucking tell me about it. He’s been in jail like 6 times in the past year. His longest stint is the current one which is going on like 4 months. Its a fucking bummer I wish they’d give his ass life but I can only wish that, It’s all drug shit (selling, probably using for all I know). She’s scared of him so she won’t report shyt. Long story that pisses me off so I’ll stop there…lol ---
**Author:** ![nappy1380](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nappy1380/32/7502_2.png) [@nappy1380](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nappy1380)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-find-out-if-someone-was-arrested/64849/14 "2009-03-21T05:21:39Z")
They won’t tell you if they still have some pending investigation or are still trying to get information about whatever the reason is or other circumstances. That’s just a hunch though.