Find Recent Arrests in Rochester

Rochester recent arrests are handled by the Rochester Police Department and the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, both of which operate out of the Law Enforcement Center at 101 4th Street SE. The Law Enforcement Records office serves both agencies and accepts requests for arrest records in person, by phone, or by email. Rochester is the largest city in southeastern Minnesota and the second-largest in the state. You can search current detainees through the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center in-custody list, or use VINELink to look up custody status and sign up for notifications.

Rochester Police Department

The Rochester Police Department operates from the Law Enforcement Center at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. The department also has a North Station at 4001 West River Parkway NW, Suite 200. For non-emergency calls, reach the department at 507-328-6800. Emergencies go to 911. The LEC lobby and records window are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

Law Enforcement Records serves both the Rochester Police Department and the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office from the same location. This unified records office makes it straightforward to request arrest reports for incidents involving either agency. You can request records in person at the Police Department Window on the 2nd floor of the LEC, or at the North Station Records Window. Online requests can also be submitted through the city's portal. The records phone line is (507) 328-6811, and you can email LECRecords@rochestermn.gov during business hours. Fax requests go to 507-328-6788.

Rochester Recent Arrests and Olmsted County Jail

Arrests made in Rochester typically result in booking at the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center, located within the Law Enforcement Center complex at 101 4th Street SE. The ADC is a direct supervision facility with 202 beds for males and females. It houses detainees for federal, state, and county agencies. Call the ADC at 507-328-6790 for custody information. The ADC Administration line is 507-328-6837, and Work Release is at 507-328-6795.

The ADC publishes an in-custody list online that shows who is currently detained. This list is updated regularly. For social visits, note that all visits are conducted by video and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. All visits are recorded and may be monitored. Beyond the in-custody list, VINELink covers Olmsted County jail records. You can search by name and register for alerts that notify you when someone's custody status changes, including release dates. VINELink is free to use.

How to Get Rochester Arrest Records

Rochester arrest records are accessible through the Law Enforcement Records office. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, the records office will do its best to process requests right away, but complex or large requests may take up to 10 business days. You need the full name and date of birth of the person you are searching for. Simple arrest record lookups are often faster. Email your request to LECRecords@rochestermn.gov or call (507) 328-6811 during business hours.

In-person requests are handled at the LEC, 2nd Floor Police Department Window, or at the North Station records window. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fax requests go to 507-328-6788. Online submissions go through the city's records portal. Whatever method you choose, include the full name and date of birth, and describe as clearly as possible what records you need.

For court records tied to Rochester arrests, search the Olmsted County District Court case files through mncourts.gov. Court records, arrest reports, and criminal history reports are three separate documents. You may need to contact three different offices to get a complete picture.

Note: The BCA at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca handles statewide criminal history that covers all Minnesota law enforcement agencies, including Rochester PD.

The Minnesota Courts website provides case search tools for Olmsted County District Court, where you can look up criminal cases originating from Rochester arrests.

Olmsted County District Court case records at mncourts.gov let you search criminal filings, charges, and case outcomes linked to Rochester area arrests and bookings.

Warrants and Court Records in Rochester

Warrants issued in connection with Rochester criminal cases are held in the Olmsted County District Court system. You can check for warrant status by searching the case record on mncourts.gov. The court record shows when a warrant was issued and the case type. Full warrant documents are held by the court clerk and are not always fully viewable online, but the case record will show a warrant exists.

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85, certain investigative data in active criminal cases is classified as protected and may not be released until the investigation ends. This can affect the availability of records for recent arrests where charges are still being considered. Once charges are filed and a case enters the court system, most basic public data becomes accessible. If you are looking for data on a recently arrested person and the records seem unavailable, the case may still be in the investigative phase. Check back after charges are formally filed.

Olmsted County Recent Arrests

Rochester is the county seat of Olmsted County, located in southeastern Minnesota. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office shares the Law Enforcement Center with Rochester PD and handles jail operations for the county. Visit the Olmsted County page for Sheriff's Office contact details, ADC information, and resources for searching recent arrest records across the county.

View Olmsted County Recent Arrests

Nearby Cities

Rochester is the largest city in southeastern Minnesota. Other qualifying Minnesota cities such as Minneapolis and Bloomington are in the Twin Cities metro area in different counties.