St. Paul Recent Arrests
St. Paul recent arrests are processed by the St. Paul Police Department and booked into the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center on Grove Street. The SPPD Data Practices Center handles arrest record requests online and in person. Ramsey County is Minnesota's second-most populous county, and the county jail holds pretrial detainees from St. Paul and surrounding Ramsey County communities. You can search recent arrest bookings through VINELink, request police reports through the SPPD online portal, and get criminal history records from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Criminal History Unit.
St. Paul Overview
St. Paul Police Department
The St. Paul Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Its headquarters sits at 367 Grove Street, right across from the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center and Adult Detention Center. For non-emergency police matters, call 651-291-1111. The main department line is 651-266-5700. Emergencies go to 911. St. Paul is Minnesota's capital city, and the SPPD handles a significant volume of arrest activity for the region.
Arrest records and police reports are handled through the SPPD Data Practices Center. You can submit requests online through the department's portal. Requesters need to create an account, log in, fill out the form, and attach a photo ID. There is no charge for submitting a request online. Fees may apply for requests involving more than 100 pages of documents or for body-worn camera video, CCTV footage, in-car video, audio recordings, or transcripts. Printed report copies cost 25 cents per page. If you prefer to mail your request, send it to: Custodian of Records, Saint Paul Police Department, 367 Grove Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. You can also visit the Records Unit in person at the same address.
| Agency | St. Paul Police Department |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 367 Grove Street St. Paul, MN 55101 |
| Main Phone | 651-266-5700 |
| Non-Emergency | 651-291-1111 |
| Website | stpaul.gov/departments/police |
| Records | Online portal via Data Practices Center |
The St. Paul Police Department website has information on submitting data requests, using the online portal, and contacting the correct division for arrest records and police reports.
St. Paul Police Department headquarters at 367 Grove Street handles both walk-in and mailed records requests. Online submissions are free and processed through the SPPD Data Practices Center portal.
Recent Arrests and the Ramsey County Jail
When someone is arrested in St. Paul, they are taken to the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center at 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The ADC is a 500-bed pretrial facility that holds detainees from St. Paul, other Ramsey County cities, and sometimes other agencies. The jail phone number is (651) 266-9350. This is the place to call if you need to check on someone's custody status or ask about bail or visitation.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Criminal History Unit is at the same address. They provide criminal history arrest reports to the public. These reports only include Ramsey County arrest data. To make a request, you need to provide the person's full name, date of birth, the number of copies you need, and a reason for the request. Requests can be made in person at 425 Grove Street or by mail to: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Criminal History Unit, Attention: Criminal History Report, 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when mailing.
VINELink at vinelink.com covers Ramsey County. Search by name to find current custody status and sign up for alerts when someone's status changes. It's free and available any time.
How to Find St. Paul Recent Arrests
Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, arrest data is classified as public government data. This means the arresting agency, booking time, charges, and basic identity information must be made available on request. The SPPD follows this law when responding to data requests. Nonpublic data, such as investigative details or data on juveniles, is not released. If you want the full arrest report rather than just the booking summary, you need to request it through the SPPD Data Practices Center.
For court records that came after a St. Paul arrest, search the Ramsey County District Court records at mncourts.gov. Court filings, charges, and case outcomes are separate from arrest records and held by the court system, not the police department.
Ramsey County criminal history reports from the Sheriff's Office list the arrestee's name, address, charges, arrest location, circumstances, and arresting officers. They only include Ramsey County arrest data, not statewide history.
St. Paul Arrest Records Request Process
To get a St. Paul Police Department arrest record or police report, start with the online portal at the SPPD website. You need to create an account and log in. After logging in, fill out the request form and attach a copy of your photo ID. The department processes requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which gives agencies up to 10 business days to respond to data requests that require more than simple retrieval.
Most basic arrest record requests are fulfilled more quickly. If you already know the case number or have the name and date of birth of the person involved, the process moves faster. Walk-in requests are accepted at SPPD headquarters, 367 Grove Street. Call ahead to confirm hours for in-person records visits, as hours can vary by division. For mail requests, include your contact information and clearly describe what you are looking for.
Note: The SPPD does not provide State Accident Reports. Those must be requested separately from the MN Department of Public Safety at 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.
Warrants and Court Records in St. Paul
Active warrants tied to St. Paul criminal cases appear in the Ramsey County District Court system. Use the court case search at mncourts.gov to look up case records, including any warrants issued during a case. The full warrant document is held by the court clerk. Case records show charge history, court dates, and warrant status for both pending and closed cases.
For statewide criminal history that covers all Minnesota arrests over time, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles those requests. The BCA system at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca pulls from all law enforcement agencies in the state, including the SPPD. This gives the most complete picture of someone's arrest history across Minnesota, not just St. Paul. BCA records and SPPD arrest reports are separate documents and may need to be requested from separate offices.
Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85, certain investigative data in active criminal cases may be restricted until the investigation is complete. Keep that in mind when requesting records tied to ongoing cases. Once a case is closed or charges are filed, more data typically becomes available.
Ramsey County Recent Arrests
St. Paul is the county seat of Ramsey County. All St. Paul arrests go to the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center. The county Sheriff's Office manages criminal history records and jail information for all bookings in the county. Visit the Ramsey County page for more on the Sheriff's Office, the ADC, and how to search for recent arrest records across the county.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the Twin Cities metro area have their own police departments but share the same state and county-level resources for arrest records.