Ramsey County Recent Arrests

Ramsey County recent arrests are processed through the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and the Adult Detention Center in Saint Paul. The ADC jail roster updates every 30 minutes and is available to the public online. Ramsey County is Minnesota's smallest county by area but one of its most densely populated, with over 550,000 residents in the Saint Paul area. The Sheriff's Office was established in 1849, making it Minnesota's oldest law enforcement agency. This page covers how to search recent arrests, request criminal history reports, and access booking data under Minnesota law.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at the Law Enforcement Center at 425 Grove Street in Saint Paul. Sheriff Bob Fletcher leads the department. The office has more than 450 employees, including full-time, part-time, and temporary staff, along with over 200 volunteer members. The annual operating budget is roughly $57 million. The Sheriff's Office serves as a regional law enforcement partner for city, county, state, and federal agencies throughout the metro area.

The Law Enforcement Center phone is 651-266-9333 for the main line and 651-767-0640 for non-emergency dispatch. Emergency calls go to 911. The office has multiple divisions: Administration, Court and Security Services, Detention Services, Public Safety Services, and Regional Services. A second patrol station operates at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive in Arden Hills, which is where criminal history and some other records functions are handled.

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office at 425 Grove Street in Saint Paul is Minnesota's oldest law enforcement agency, managing recent arrest bookings, jail operations, and public data requests for all of Ramsey County.

Call 651-266-9333 for the main office or 651-767-0640 for non-emergency dispatch to ask about recent arrests, current custody status, or public records requests in Ramsey County.

Ramsey County Adult Detention Center and Jail Roster

The Ramsey County Adult Detention Center is a 500-bed pre-trial facility located at 425 Grove St. in Saint Paul, MN 55101. The ADC opened in December 2003 and operates under the Sheriff's Detention Services division. The ADC currently employs nearly 150 detention, law enforcement, and medical staff. The facility provides safe and secure detention for individuals following their arrest until a court disposition is reached. It houses both male and female detainees.

The online jail roster updates every 30 minutes throughout the day. It shows current inmates along with recent bookings, arresting charges, formal charges from the prosecutor, judicial information including court case numbers, court dates, and where proceedings will be held. Records about individuals booked at the ADC are available while they are in custody and for five days after release. The roster is published through the Ramsey County Open Data portal at opendata.ramseycountymn.gov and also directly through the Sheriff's website at ramseycountymn.gov.

Programs available to ADC inmates include mental health care, correctional staff services, visiting services, inmate communication, and medical care. Volunteer opportunities at the jail can be arranged through RCJailPrograms@co.ramsey.mn.us. The ADC also has a Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing Coordinator who can be reached at the main ADC number, 651-266-9350.

The Ramsey County ADC inmate roster updates every 30 minutes and shows current bookings, arresting charges, formal charges, court case numbers, and hearing dates for all people in custody at the Saint Paul facility.

Records stay visible on the roster for five days after release, giving you a short window to look up recent Ramsey County bookings without calling the jail directly.

Ramsey County Criminal History Reports

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office provides criminal history arrest reports to the public. These reports are public information and cover only Ramsey County arrest data, not records from other counties or agencies. To request one, you will need to provide the full name of the person, their date of birth, the number of copies you need, and the reason for your request. The report covers arrests made within Ramsey County.

In-person requests go to the Criminal History Unit at 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The unit is accessible during business hours. For mail requests, send to: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Criminal History Unit, 425 Grove Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your mail request. The full process and additional details are at ramseycountymn.gov.

Note that the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office does not provide arrest or records information for any other county or agency. If you need statewide criminal history, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. The BCA system covers all Minnesota law enforcement agencies and gives a more complete picture of long-term arrest history beyond Ramsey County alone.

Police Incident Reports in Ramsey County

Police incident reports are separate from criminal history reports. A police report documents a specific event and includes the date, time, address, type of incident, adult persons involved, and a brief account of what happened. Arrest and citation information is also part of the report. The Sheriff's Office can provide these under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Incident report requests go to the Patrol Station records function. A fee of $0.25 per page applies. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Payment can be made by cash, check, or money order. Money orders must be payable to Ramsey County. Written requests must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order or check. Allow 4 to 6 days for delivery. Full details on police incident reports are at ramseycountymn.gov.

Release of incident reports is governed by Minnesota Statute 13.82. Reports cannot be released when an investigation is ongoing, when safety of persons may be jeopardized, or when release would disclose investigative techniques. Juvenile information is restricted. For standard public requests tied to completed investigations, incident reports are available as noted above.

Additional Ways to Search Ramsey County Recent Arrests

VINELink at vinelink.com covers Ramsey County. You can search by name or offender ID to get current custody status. VINELink also lets you register for alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a custody change. This is a free tool available at any time.

Minnesota court records tied to Ramsey County arrests are searchable through the Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov. Once charges are filed by the prosecutor, the case is visible in the court system. You can view case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and case status. The Ramsey County District Court handles criminal cases filed in Saint Paul and the surrounding county area.

For state corrections data on people convicted after a Ramsey County arrest, the Minnesota DOC offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us shows current prison and supervised release status. The Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us is the resource for registered sex offenders in Ramsey County.

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85, some data held by the Sheriff's Office may be protected if releasing it would endanger someone or compromise an active investigation. This applies to all Minnesota counties. For the full text of these data practices laws, visit revisor.mn.gov.

Cities in Ramsey County

All arrests made within Ramsey County cities are processed through the Sheriff's Office and the Adult Detention Center. Select a city below for local resources.

Nearby Counties

Ramsey County is in the Twin Cities metro area. Check these neighboring counties if the arrest you need is not in Ramsey County records.