Farmington Police Desk
Your central hub for coverage of policing, public safety, and arrest activity in Farmington.
The Farmington Mercury publishes police reports based on the Farmington Police Department's public arrest log and court records. We attend police commission meetings and cover policy changes, staffing decisions, and community policing initiatives.
How We Report
Every report is sourced from official police records or direct court filings. We name individuals only after formal charges are filed. We do not publish mugshots. If charges are dropped or a case is resolved, we update the record.
Understanding the Process
- Arrest — a person is taken into custody on probable cause
- Charges — formal accusations filed by the state
- Arraignment — first court appearance, where bail is set
- Disposition — the outcome: conviction, dismissal, nolle, or plea
This page updates automatically as new police reports publish.