Koochiching County Recent Arrests

Koochiching County recent arrests are processed by the Koochiching County Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in International Falls, Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and handles all booking records for this far northern county on the Canadian border. You can search recent arrests in Koochiching County through the daily-updated jail roster PDF, VINELink, court records, or by calling the jail directly. This page provides the contacts and tools you need to find current inmate and arrest data for Koochiching County.

Koochiching County Sheriff's Office

The Koochiching County Law Enforcement Center is at 715 4th Street in International Falls. International Falls is the county seat and is known as the "Icebox of the Nation" for its cold winters on the Canadian border. Sheriff Perryn Hedlund leads the office. The Law Enforcement Center also houses the Clerk of Court and court administration, making it a one-stop location for law enforcement and judicial records in the county.

For recent arrest information, the jail administration line is 218-283-1140. That is also the number to call if you want to know whether a specific person is currently in custody. Non-emergency complaints go to the main Sheriff's number at 218-283-4416. Detective services for victims only are at 218-283-1141. Victim and witness services are handled through the County Attorney at 218-283-1131. Court administration is at 218-283-1160.

The Koochiching County Sheriff's Office at 715 4th Street in International Falls handles all recent arrests, jail roster operations, and public records requests for this far northern Minnesota county.

Call the jail administration line at 218-283-1140 for the most direct access to recent arrests and current inmate information in Koochiching County.

Koochiching County Jail Roster and Recent Arrests

The Koochiching County Jail is at 715 4th Street in International Falls. The facility typically holds between 10 and 15 inmates at a time, reflecting the county's smaller population. The jail roster is available as a PDF document that updates daily. The roster shows each inmate's mugshot, name, age, arresting agency, arrest date and time, charges with Minnesota statute numbers, and release date when applicable.

Sample charges seen on the Koochiching County jail roster include statute 169A.20.1(5) for DWI (operating with alcohol concentration 0.08), 152.023.2(a)(1) for drugs third degree (possession of 10 or more grams of a narcotic), 609.748.6(a) for violation of a harassment restraining order, and 609.713.3(a)(1) for terroristic threats. The roster is a detailed daily snapshot of who is in custody and why. Call 218-283-1140 for the most current information if you need real-time status.

Koochiching County also participates in VINELink. You can search by name or offender ID and set up notifications for custody status changes. VINELink is free and available at all hours, which is useful for a county in a remote location where office hours may be limited.

The Minnesota Arrests resource lists the Sheriff's Office and court at the same address (715 4th St, International Falls), confirming that both services operate from the same Law Enforcement Center.

How to Find Koochiching County Recent Arrests

The jail administration line at 218-283-1140 is the first call to make for recent arrest information in Koochiching County. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and give you basic booking information that is public under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82. The daily-updated jail roster PDF is another option for recent booking data. For non-emergency complaints or general Sheriff's Office questions, use the main line at 218-283-4416.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch court records system is the second key resource. Koochiching County cases are filed with the Ninth Judicial District. Searching by name on mncourts.gov shows criminal case filings, charges, hearing dates, and any warrant entries from this county. Court records are free and publicly accessible. The Clerk of Court at the Law Enforcement Center at 715 4th Street handles in-person court records requests, and court administration is reachable at 218-283-1160.

For a complete statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension processes background check requests covering all Minnesota agencies, including those in Koochiching County. A fee and identifying information are required. The Minnesota Department of Corrections public viewer shows state prison inmates. Victims of crimes related to a Koochiching County arrest can contact Victim and Witness Services through the County Attorney at 218-283-1131.

Criminal History and Warrant Information

Warrants in Koochiching County are issued by Ninth Judicial District judges and appear in court case records on mncourts.gov. Searching by name or case number on the court site will show warrant entries in specific cases. The Sheriff's Office at 218-283-4416 handles warrant service throughout the county. The detective unit at 218-283-1141 handles cases involving victims and coordinates with the court system on warrant enforcement.

Koochiching County does not currently publish a separate public online warrant list. The court records system is the best public tool for checking warrant status in individual cases. To report information about someone with an outstanding warrant, call the Sheriff's main line at 218-283-4416. For a full criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca covers all Minnesota counties. The Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us lists registered offenders with ties to Koochiching County.

Public Access to Koochiching County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Koochiching County are public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82 requires law enforcement to release arrest and booking data when asked. This covers the arrested person's name, age, and address; the date, time, and location of arrest; the charges; and the arresting agency. No reason is required. Any person can request this data.

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

Cities in Koochiching County

Koochiching County's primary city is International Falls, the county seat. Other communities in the county include Ranier, Big Falls, and Littlefork. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrest page. All arrests in the county are processed through the Koochiching County Jail at the Law Enforcement Center in International Falls.

Nearby Counties

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