Olmsted County Recent Arrests

Olmsted County recent arrests are processed through the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and the Adult Detention Center in Rochester, Minnesota. The ADC holds pre-trial detainees and keeps an in-custody list that is updated regularly and available to the public. A shared records unit serves both the Sheriff's Office and the Rochester Police Department, making Olmsted County one of the more organized systems in the state for accessing arrest data. This page covers how to find recent arrests, who maintains the records, and what your access rights are under Minnesota law.

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Kevin E. Torgerson leads the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, which is headquartered at the Law Enforcement Center at 101 4th Street SE in Rochester. The office provides law enforcement services throughout the county, including patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations. For non-emergency matters, call 507-328-6800. Law enforcement calls go to 507-328-6750.

The Law Enforcement Center sits in downtown Rochester and houses both the Sheriff's Office and the Rochester Police Department under one roof. This shared facility means records from both agencies are handled through the same records unit, which simplifies requests for anyone searching for recent arrest data from either the county or the city.

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in Rochester manages all arrest bookings, jail operations, and public records requests for recent arrests in Olmsted County.

The Law Enforcement Center at 101 4th Street SE in Rochester is the central location for both Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Rochester Police Department records requests.

Olmsted County Adult Detention Center and Recent Arrests

The Olmsted County Adult Detention Center, known as the ADC, is also located at 101 4th Street SE in Rochester. The ADC phone is 507-328-6790, and the administration line is 507-328-6837. The facility has 202 beds and houses both male and female detainees. It operates as a direct supervision facility and houses individuals for the county, state, and federal agencies. The Work Release Facility, which opened in 2003, is also part of the ADC complex. Reach work release at 507-328-6795.

The ADC maintains an in-custody list that shows current detainees and is updated on a regular basis. For recent arrest information, call the ADC at 507-328-6790. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and provide basic booking data. VINELink at vinelink.com also covers Olmsted County and is available online around the clock for custody lookups and release notifications.

The ADC opened in 1993 with 100 beds and was later expanded to its current 202-bed capacity. Programming at the facility includes Adult Basic Education and GED classes through Rochester Public Schools, along with educational, recreational, and religious programming. All social visits are conducted via video visitation and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Details about the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center, including its programs and visitation rules, are available at olmstedcounty.gov.

The ADC's 202-bed direct supervision facility processes all Olmsted County recent arrests and holds detainees awaiting court proceedings or serving shorter sentences.

How to Request Olmsted County Arrest Records

The Joint Records Unit at the Law Enforcement Center handles public records requests for both the Rochester Police Department and the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office. This combined unit is located at 101 SE 4th Street, Police Department Window, 2nd Floor. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Call the records unit at 507-328-6811 during business hours. You can also email LECRecords@rochestermn.gov or fax to 507-328-6788.

The records unit processes requests under Minnesota Statute 13.82. Staff will do their best to respond immediately, but complex or large requests may take longer. By law, they must respond within 10 business days. Include the full name of the person, date of birth, and the approximate date of the incident in your request. There is also a second records window at the North Station at 4001 West River Pkwy NW, Suite 200.

For online searches, the Minnesota Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov covers Olmsted County court records. Once an arrest leads to charges, the case appears in the court system and is searchable by name or case number.

The Rochester/Olmsted Law Enforcement records portal details are available at rochestermn.qscend.com, including how to submit requests by phone, email, fax, or in person for both Sheriff's Office and Rochester PD records.

Both agencies share a single records unit, so one request can cover both Rochester Police and Olmsted County Sheriff's Office recent arrest data in most cases.

Public Access and Data Rules

Arrest and booking data in Olmsted County are public records under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82. This means you can request the name, date of birth, home city, arrest date, charges, and arresting agency for any adult arrested in the county. No reason is required. The records unit at the Law Enforcement Center must respond to your request within 10 business days.

Some data is restricted. Active investigations may be partially withheld under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85. Records involving juveniles are not public. Information that could endanger a person's safety is also protected. Outside those limits, access to Olmsted County recent arrest records is open to the public. The full Minnesota Government Data Practices Act is available at revisor.mn.gov.

For statewide criminal history beyond what the county can provide, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. The BCA database covers all agencies in Minnesota and is the most complete source for long-term arrest history tied to Olmsted County cases.

Cities in Olmsted County

Rochester is the largest city in Olmsted County. Arrests made within Rochester city limits are processed through the shared Law Enforcement Center and booked at the ADC.

Nearby Counties

Olmsted County is in southeastern Minnesota. Check these neighboring counties if the arrest did not occur in Olmsted County.