Recent Arrests in Lake County

Lake County recent arrests are managed by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The jail roster is publicly available on the Sheriff's website and lists current inmates along with their charges and bail amounts. Lake County covers more than 2,062 square miles along the North Shore of Lake Superior, with a population just over 10,000. To search recent arrests or request booking records, start with the Sheriff's Office website or call the jail directly at 218-834-8385.

Lake County Sheriff's Office

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is located at 613 Third Avenue in Two Harbors and serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office runs the jail, handles arrest and booking records, and responds to calls across 2,062 square miles of territory. About 881 square miles of that area is water, which makes this one of the larger patrol areas in Minnesota by size. The department has 13 sworn deputies, one investigator, one sergeant, and one chief deputy, all supported by 3 duty stations across the county.

For arrest records, custody status, or records requests, the Sheriff's Office is the starting point. You can reach them by phone at 218-834-8385 or by email at sheriff@co.lake.mn.us. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The jail operates around the clock.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office website provides access to the jail roster, warrant list, and general arrest information for Lake County, Minnesota.

Contact the Sheriff's Office at 218-834-8385 or visit 613 Third Avenue, Two Harbors to request copies of arrest reports or to ask about someone currently in custody at the Lake County Jail.

Lake County Jail Roster and Recent Arrests

The Lake County Jail is at 613 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616. The facility holds up to 25 inmates and also houses prisoners from neighboring counties including Cook and St. Louis County. The jail roster is available through the Sheriff's website and shows who is currently in custody. Each booking record includes the person's name, charges, and bail information. The data is provided under Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.82 and 13.85, which make arrest and booking records public. The disclaimer on the roster page notes that the information should not be used for any type of legal action since accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Cash bail may be posted at the jail at any time. The jail does not accept personal checks, credit cards, or debit cards. You can also post bail through a bondsperson. For inmate accounts, cash is accepted directly. Money orders or cashier's checks can be placed in the canteen account. Call the jail for specific deposit procedures.

Inmate phone calls are set up through Reliance Telephone. Call 1-800-896-3201 or visit reliancetelephone.com for account setup. There is also an inmate voicemail line at (218) 216-7460 for leaving messages.

The Lake County Jail page at co.lake.mn.us includes the current inmate roster, bail procedures, visitation hours, and a disclaimer about the public nature of booking data.

The Lake County Jail roster is provided in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05. Juvenile information is restricted by state law and is not included in public postings.

Visiting Inmates at Lake County Jail

In-person visitation at the Lake County Jail runs on a set schedule. Visits are allowed on Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sundays from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Each visit is limited to 20 minutes. Inmates may have up to two visits per night. All visitors must bring proper identification, be registered with jail staff, and be on the inmate's approved visitors list. Appropriate attire is required.

Remote video visits are available any day between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM through the Reliance Connect app, available on both Android and Apple devices. Video visits cost $0.25 per minute. This is a good option if you can't make it to Two Harbors during in-person hours.

Mail must go through the US Post Office. Only letters and cards are accepted. No stickers on envelopes. All mail is inspected for contraband. Return addresses must include a name and mailing address.

Lake County Warrant List

Lake County maintains an active warrant list that is updated approximately once a week. The list is published online at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff/warrant-list and is organized alphabetically by last name. It does not include detailed information about each individual warrant, just the names of people with outstanding warrants in the county. If you have information about someone on the list, call the Sheriff's Office at 218-834-8385.

For court case details and to see whether a warrant was issued in a specific criminal case, use the Minnesota Judicial Branch court search at mncourts.gov. Court records show when a judge issued a warrant and what charges are attached. Law enforcement can verify warrant status in real time through internal systems.

The Lake County Sheriff's warrant list is updated weekly and posted publicly online in alphabetical order by last name for anyone to check.

To report information about someone listed on the Lake County warrant list, call 218-834-8385. Do not attempt to detain warrant subjects yourself.

Public Access to Lake County Arrest Records

Lake County arrest records are public under Minnesota law. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must release arrest and booking data to any member of the public who requests it. This covers the person's name, age, residence, date of arrest, charges, and arresting agency. You don't need to give a reason for asking. You don't have to be part of the case.

The Sheriff's website states that inmate information is made available in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05. Section 13.85 addresses data on crime victims and witnesses. Juvenile data is restricted. Records tied to active investigations may be held back in some cases. For all standard adult arrest records, the default rule is public access.

Cities in Lake County

All arrests made within Lake County are processed through the Lake County Jail in Two Harbors. No cities in Lake County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 218-834-8385 for arrest records tied to any community in the county.

Nearby Counties

If the arrest you are searching for did not happen in Lake County, check these surrounding counties for their own jail rosters and records.