Valdez Recent Bookings
Valdez recent bookings are processed by the Valdez Police Department, which handles arrests within city limits and operates a city jail at the same facility. The Alaska State Troopers Valdez Post covers areas outside city limits and assists with felony investigations. Valdez is located in the Chugach Census Area at the eastern end of Prince William Sound. This page explains how to search booking records, check inmate custody status, and find court case information tied to Valdez arrests using public online resources and direct agency contacts.
Valdez Overview
Valdez Police Department Records
The Valdez Police Department handles all arrests within city limits and is the first stop for bookings in Valdez. The department is at 212 Chenega Avenue, P.O. Box 307, Valdez, AK 99686. The main phone is (907) 835-4560 and fax is (907) 834-3412. VPD operates a city jail at the same location. For records requests, contact VPD directly by phone or in writing. The city of Valdez website at valdezak.gov has current department contacts and general public information.
Incident reports and arrest records can be requested from VPD. Written requests are the standard process. Response times depend on the nature of the request and how busy the department is. Some records may be withheld in active cases or where third-party privacy applies. The records request process in Valdez follows Alaska's public records law under AS 40.25.100.
The Valdez city website is shown below and is the main point of contact for city government, public safety, and records inquiries in Valdez.
The site links to the police department, city offices, and other resources relevant to accessing records and public safety information in Valdez.
| Agency | Valdez Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 Chenega Ave, P.O. Box 307, Valdez, AK 99686 |
| Phone | (907) 835-4560 |
| Fax | (907) 834-3412 |
Valdez City Jail Inmate Lookup
The Valdez Police Department operates a city jail at 212 Chenega Avenue. People arrested in Valdez are held here while awaiting arraignment. The jail can be reached at (907) 835-3734 for direct inquiries. Visiting hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3 to 4 PM and 8 to 9 PM. For longer-term custody, individuals may be transferred to a larger facility in the Anchorage area.
To check whether someone is in custody in Valdez or at any Alaska DOC facility, use VINELink. The VINE system is free and available 24 hours a day. Search by name to see current custody status and where the person is being held. You can also set up release or transfer notifications. VINE is powered by Alaska DOC data, so inmates held in the Valdez city jail who are processed through the DOC system will appear in the search. Call (907) 835-3734 for the most current information on recent bookings before they appear in VINE.
| Facility | Valdez City Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 Chenega Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686 |
| Phone | (907) 835-3734 |
| Visiting Hours | Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 3-4 PM and 8-9 PM |
| Inmate Search | vinelink.com |
Alaska State Troopers Valdez Post
The Alaska State Troopers Valdez Post can be reached at (907) 835-4307. AST covers areas outside Valdez city limits, including the rest of the Chugach Census Area. They handle felony investigations, calls in rural areas, and cases requiring state-level jurisdiction. For trooper-related incidents in the Valdez area, the Daily Dispatch is the fastest public reference tool.
The AST Daily Dispatch logs trooper activity by date and incident type across all detachments in the state. It is free and updated regularly. The AST Active Warrants list shows current outstanding warrants issued by state troopers statewide. It is searchable by name and covers warrants from all AST posts, including Valdez. For warrant information on city cases, search through CourtView for case-level warrant status.
Court Records for Valdez Arrests
Criminal cases from Valdez bookings are filed in the Alaska Court System under the Third Judicial District. Use Alaska CourtView to search by name, case number, or date range. CourtView shows charges, hearing dates, and case status for open and closed matters statewide. It is free and requires no account to use.
For certified copies of court documents or specific case files, contact the relevant district clerk. The Third Judicial District covers Valdez and the Chugach Census Area. The criminal charges filed page on the Alaska court site explains how cases move through the system from arrest to arraignment and formal charging. Valdez arrest records fall under the Chugach Census Area. The census area page covers court, law enforcement, and records resources for the broader region.
Sex Offender Registry and DPS Records
The Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains statewide criminal history records that include Valdez arrests and convictions. The Alaska DPS criminal records page explains how to request a background check or personal history report. The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is free to search online. You can look up registered offenders by name or zip code. The registry is maintained by DPS and covers the full state. The registry phone is (907) 269-0396 for direct inquiries.
Alaska's criminal records access rules under AS 12.62 govern what is available and to whom. Convictions are generally public. Arrests that did not lead to conviction have more limited public access. If you need information about a specific Valdez arrest, start with the VPD records unit or CourtView, and escalate to the DPS if you need a more complete criminal history.
Nearby Cities
Anchorage is the nearest major city to Valdez and handles a large share of the statewide court and corrections activity for southcentral Alaska.