Search Itasca County Recent Arrests

Itasca County recent arrests are processed by the Itasca County Sheriff's Office in Grand Rapids, which manages a 184-bed jail and handles booking records for one of the larger northern Minnesota counties by area. As of June 2025, jail roster access moved to the Sheriff's Office mobile app. You can also search recent arrests through VINELink, court records, or by calling the jail at 218-326-3477. This page explains how to find current inmate and arrest data for Itasca County.

Itasca County Sheriff's Office

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is at 108 NE 5th Street in Grand Rapids. Sheriff Joe Dasovich has led the department since his 2022 election. The office employs 72 people as jailers, dispatchers, clerical staff, and road deputies. The county covers roughly 3,000 square miles in north central Minnesota, and the department handles everything from routine patrol to specialized units including a Drug Task Force, Dive Team, Emergency Response Team, Boat and Water Safety program, and D.A.R.E.

The jail was built in 1982 and has a total capacity of 184 beds. It runs around the clock. For records requests, contact the Sheriff's Office by phone at 218-326-3477 or by email at sheriff@co.itasca.mn.us. The records division follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all public data requests and must respond to written submissions within 10 business days.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office at 108 NE 5th Street in Grand Rapids is the primary agency for all recent arrests, jail operations, and public records requests in Itasca County.

Sheriff Joe Dasovich leads a staff of 72 at the Itasca County Sheriff's Office, which serves a 3,000-square-mile territory across north central Minnesota.

Itasca County Jail Roster and Recent Arrests

As of June 13, 2025, the Itasca County Sheriff's Office changed how it provides access to the jail roster. To view the current inmate list, you must download the Itasca County Sheriff's Office mobile app to your phone or device. The app is available for both Android (Google Play) and Apple (App Store) devices. This is now the only way to access the live jail roster online. The prior web-based roster is no longer active at that address.

The app, accessible through sheriff.itascacountymn.gov, does more than show the roster. You can also submit tips, read news, and contact the office through the app directly. If you do not have a smartphone, calling the jail at 218-326-3477 is the most direct option for checking whether someone is in custody. Jail administrator Lucas Thompson can be reached at lucas.thompson@co.itasca.mn.us for more detailed inquiries about a specific booking.

Itasca County also participates in VINELink at vinelink.com. You can search for Itasca County inmates by name or offender ID and sign up for custody change notifications. This is a solid backup option if you cannot download the app or prefer a different search method for checking current inmate status.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office mobile app, available at sheriff.itascacountymn.gov, is now the primary way to access the live jail roster and search recent arrests in Itasca County.

Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play to see current inmates at the Itasca County Jail, search by name, and use other Sheriff's Office services from your phone.

How to Access Itasca County Recent Arrests

The mobile app is the new starting point for online roster access. Download the Itasca County Sheriff's Office app on your Android or Apple device and use the inmate search function to look up current bookings. If you prefer not to use the app, call 218-326-3477. Staff can confirm whether someone is in the Itasca County Jail and give you basic booking information over the phone.

For criminal case records, use the Minnesota Judicial Branch court search. When someone is arrested and charged in Itasca County, the case is filed with the Ninth Judicial District. Search by name on mncourts.gov to see charges, case numbers, hearing dates, and any warrant entries. Court records are free and publicly accessible. They often include more detail about what happened after an arrest than the jail roster alone provides, including case outcomes and sentencing.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles full statewide background checks. BCA reports compile arrest and criminal history data from all Minnesota agencies, including those in Itasca County. This is the right tool when you need a complete picture beyond a single recent booking. Requests require a fee and identifying information. For state prison inmates, the Minnesota Department of Corrections public viewer shows current facility locations and projected release dates.

Public Access to Itasca County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Itasca County are public under Minnesota law. Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82 requires law enforcement agencies to release arrest and booking data when asked. The required data includes the name, age, and home city of the arrested person; the date, time, and place of arrest; the charges; and the arresting agency. No reason is needed. Any member of the public can make this request.

Exceptions exist. Active investigation data may be held under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85 if releasing it would harm the case. Juvenile records are protected. Medical information from booking is private. For standard adult arrest data in Itasca County, the law defaults to public access. Written requests must receive a response within 10 business days. The full MGDPA text is at revisor.mn.gov.

Criminal History and Warrant Information

Warrants in Itasca County are issued by Ninth Judicial District judges. When a warrant is issued, it appears in the court case file on mncourts.gov. Searching by name or case number will show warrant entries for specific cases. The Itasca County Sheriff's Office handles warrant service across the county and also runs a Drug Task Force that coordinates enforcement of drug-related warrants across this large rural area. Call 218-326-3477 to report information about someone with an active warrant.

For a broader criminal history search across Minnesota, contact the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA keeps the statewide criminal history system and can pull records covering all Minnesota counties including Itasca. You can also search the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us for registered offenders with ties to Itasca County. The Department of Corrections offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers anyone in state prison or under post-release supervision.

Cities in Itasca County

Itasca County's county seat is Grand Rapids. Other communities include Bigfork, Deer River, Marble, Bovey, Coleraine, and Cohasset. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrests page on this site. All arrests across this large county are processed through the Itasca County Jail in Grand Rapids.

Nearby Counties

If the arrest you are searching for may have occurred in a neighboring county, check these Sheriff's Offices.