The Ludlow Police Department process over 1,000 pieces of property annually both coming in and out of the department. This property consists of evidence in criminal cases, found property and property held for safekeeping. Often property can be released to its owner once criminal cases are concluded or if the property has been found and turned into the police.
Return of Property
The property will be returned by scheduled appointment only Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please schedule an appointment by either email or phone.
Contact Information
Officer Jerome Mayou
jmayou@ludlowpolice.com
(413) 583-8305 ext.2215
Officer Paul Dobek
pdobek@ludlowpolice.com
(413) 583-8305 ext.2215
At the time of the return, you must have a valid identification. You will also need to provide the following information:
- Your name and date of birth
- The case number
- Description of the property you want to be released
- A phone number where you can be contacted
Personal Property
If you are a suspect in a crime and property was seized pursuant to a search warrant, you will need a court order stating the specific property in question that can be returned to you. If you want the property to be released to another person, the Court order must name that person. Information regarding obtaining Court orders can be found by contacting the Court of jurisdiction.
If you are a victim of a crime and your property was recovered; all aspects of the case must be completed within the Court system before the property will be returned. If the property was seized pursuant to a search warrant, you will need a Court order stating specific property in question that can be returned.
Found Property
If an owner of the found property is not identified, the finder will be eligible to claim such property. Property with a value of under $250 may be claimed by the finder after 1yr. If the property had a value greater than $250 it may be claimed by the finder after 1yr. Firearms and bicycles will NOT be returned to the finder if an owner is not identified.
