Peabody Inmate Population Search
Peabody is a city in Essex County on the North Shore of Massachusetts with about 54,000 residents. The inmate population for people arrested in Peabody falls under the Essex County Sheriff's Department, which runs the correctional facility in Middleton. Essex County has an online inmate lookup tool and also takes part in the VINE notification system. This page covers how to find someone in custody from Peabody, the online search tools, police records, court case lookups, and how to use public records law to get jail and arrest data.
Peabody Inmate Population Overview
Essex County Correctional Facility
People arrested in Peabody who are held on bail or who receive a county sentence go to the Essex County Correctional Facility. It is at 20 Manning Avenue in Middleton, about 10 miles west of Peabody. The Essex County Sheriff's Department runs this facility. It holds pretrial detainees and inmates serving sentences of up to two and a half years. The main phone number is (978) 750-1900. Call during business hours to ask about someone in custody.
Essex County has an online inmate lookup at eccorrections.org. You can search by name to see if someone is currently in custody at the Middleton facility. The results typically show the person's name, booking date, and charges. This is one of the better county tools in the state. It runs around the clock and costs nothing to use. If the person does not show up in the results, they may have been released, transferred to state prison, or booked under a different name.
| Facility | Essex County Correctional Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Manning Avenue, Middleton, MA |
| Phone | (978) 750-1900 |
| Online Lookup | eccorrections.org/inmatelookup |
Essex County also takes part in the VINE system. You can search for inmates and sign up for release alerts through VINELink. When an inmate's custody status changes, VINE will notify you by phone, email, or text. This is useful if you want to know when someone gets released or moved to a different facility. Not all Massachusetts counties participate in VINE, so this is a real advantage for Essex County searches.
How to Search the Peabody Inmate Population
You have several options for finding someone from Peabody in custody. The fastest is the Essex County online lookup at eccorrections.org. Enter the person's last name and search. Results show current inmates at the Middleton facility. You can also call the jail at (978) 750-1900 and ask the records staff to check.
The screenshot below shows the VINELink search interface, which covers Essex County and state prison inmates.
VINELink inmate notification system
Use VINELink to search or to set up custody alerts. It is free to use and covers both county and state facilities that participate.
For state prison inmates, the Department of Correction has a search guide at mass.gov. State prisons hold people with sentences over two and a half years. If someone from Peabody got a long sentence in Essex County court, they may have been transferred to a state prison. The DOC search and VINELink both cover state inmates.
Peabody Police Department Records
The Peabody Police Department handles all arrests and police reports within the city. The station is at 6 Allen's Lane, Peabody, MA 01960. The main number is (978) 531-2775. Police records cover what happened during an arrest, the charges filed, and the names of the people involved. These are separate from the jail records kept by the Essex County Sheriff. You may need records from both agencies depending on what you are looking for.
The screenshot below shows the City of Peabody official website, where you can find police department contact details.
City of Peabody official website
Check the city website for the police department page with current phone numbers and office hours.
Under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A, every police department must keep a daily arrest log. The log is a public record. It lists the names of people arrested, the charges, and the date and time. You can go to the Peabody police station during normal hours and ask to see it. There is no charge for viewing the log. If you want printed copies, there may be a small fee per page.
| Agency | Peabody Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 Allen's Lane, Peabody, MA 01960 |
| Phone | (978) 531-2775 |
The Peabody City Clerk is at 24 Lowell Street. Phone is (978) 536-7600. City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk handles vital records and city documents. Jail records go through the county sheriff, and arrest records go through the police department.
Court Records for Peabody Cases
Court records provide the legal details behind a criminal case. The MassCourts system has docket information from courts across the state. Criminal cases from Peabody go through Peabody District Court or Essex Superior Court. You can search by name or case number. The results show charges, hearing dates, bail, and case outcomes. This will not tell you if someone is currently in jail, but it gives you the court side of things.
The iCORI system runs criminal background checks through the state Criminal History Systems Board. There is a fee for each check. Results show convictions and pending cases from all Massachusetts courts. It is not a jail search tool, but it can help you understand what charges someone has and what court handled the case. From there, you can use the Essex County inmate lookup or call the jail to check on custody.
Peabody Inmate Population Records Requests
You can request records about the inmate population under Massachusetts public records law. M.G.L. c. 66, § 10 gives any person the right to ask a government agency for documents it holds. This covers booking logs, daily population counts, and incident reports from the Essex County Sheriff's Department. The law defines public records broadly under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7, which includes most documents agencies make or receive.
To file a request with the Essex County Sheriff, call (978) 750-1900 and ask for the Records Access Officer. Written requests get the best results. Be as specific as you can about what records you want. Include date ranges and document types. The agency has 10 business days to respond. If the request is large, they must tell you and provide a time estimate. Denied requests can be appealed to the state Supervisor of Records within 90 days.
For police records from the city, contact the Peabody Police Department at (978) 531-2775. The city follows the same state public records law. You can also reach the state public records portal for guidance on how to file requests with any agency. The portal has sample letters and explains the appeal process if an agency does not respond or denies your request.
Statewide Search Resources
The Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association has links to every county sheriff in the state. If you think the person may be in a facility outside Essex County, start there. Each county runs its own jail system with separate records. You need to contact the right one to get information about someone in custody.
Essex County Inmate Population
Peabody is in Essex County, and the Essex County Sheriff's Department runs the correctional facility in Middleton that holds inmates from the city. The county also covers Lynn, Lawrence, Haverhill, and many other cities and towns. For full details on the jail, visiting rules, inmate programs, and public records contacts, see the Essex County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Peabody on the North Shore. Most share the Essex County jail system. Others are in neighboring counties.