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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Massachusetts. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Massachusetts, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Massachusetts, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Massachusetts's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Massachusetts
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Massachusetts
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Massachusetts. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Massachusetts
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Massachusetts is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Gosnold MA Police Holding
28 Tower Hill Road, Gosnold, MA 02713
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Dukes | View Details |
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Oak Bluffs MA Police Jail
One Ocean Ave
PO Box 1504, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
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Dukes | View Details |
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Tisbury MA Police Jail
32 Water St
PO Box 426, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
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Dukes | View Details |
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West Tisbury Police Jail
681 Edgartown Road
PO Box 520, West Tisbury, MA 02575
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Dukes | View Details |
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Amesbury City Jail
19 School St, Amesbury, MA 01913
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Essex | View Details |
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Andover Police Detention
32 North Main St, Andover, MA 01810
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Essex | View Details |
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Beverly MA Police Jail
191 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915
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Essex | View Details |
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Boxford Police Jail
285 Ipswich Road, Boxford, MA 01921
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Essex | View Details |
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Danvers Police Jail
120 Ash St, Danvers, MA 01923
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Essex | View Details |
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Georgetown MA Police Jail
47 Central St, Georgetown, MA 01833
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Essex | View Details |
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Groveland MA Police Jail
181 Main St, Groveland, MA 01834
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Essex | View Details |
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Haverhill MA Police Jail
40 Bailey Blvd, Haverhill, MA 01830
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Essex | View Details |
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Lynnfield Police Jail
55 Summer St, Lynnfield, MA 01940
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Essex | View Details |
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Marblehead Police Jail
11 Gerry St, Marblehead, MA 01945
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Essex | View Details |
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Merrimac Police Jail
16 East Main St, Merrimac, MA 01860
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Essex | View Details |
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Methuen Police Jail
90 Hampshire St, Methuen, MA 01844
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Essex | View Details |
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Middleton MA Police Jail
65 North Main St, Middleton, MA 01949
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Essex | View Details |
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Nahant Police Jail
198 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908
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Essex | View Details |
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Newbury MA Police Jail
25 High Road, Newbury, MA 01951
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Essex | View Details |
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Newburyport MA Police Jail
4 Green St, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Essex | View Details |
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North Andover MA Police Jail
1475 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845
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Essex | View Details |
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Peabody MA Police Jail
6 Allen Lane, Peabody, MA 01960
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Essex | View Details |
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Rockport MA Police Jail
168 Main St
PO Box 156, Rockport, MA 01966
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Essex | View Details |
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Rowley MA Police Jail
477 Haverhill St
PO Box 365, Rowley, MA 01969
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Essex | View Details |
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Salisbury MA Police Jail
24 Railroad Ave, Salisbury, MA 01952
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Essex | View Details |
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