Todd County Arrest Records

Todd County recent arrests are processed by the Todd County Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie, which operates the county jail and handles all booking records for this central Minnesota county. You can search current inmate data through VINELink or contact the Sheriff's Office directly at 320-732-2157. Under Minnesota law, basic arrest and booking data for adults is public and anyone can request it.

Todd County Sheriff's Office

The Todd County Sheriff's Office is at 115 3rd Street S in Long Prairie, the county seat for this central Minnesota county. The main phone is 320-732-2157, and the fax is 320-732-6103. The office handles all law enforcement functions in the county, including patrol, investigations, water patrol, civil process, court security, and jail operations. Todd County sits in central Minnesota, with Stearns County to the south, Cass County to the north, and Wadena County to the northwest.

Jail Administrator Scott Wright can be reached at scott.wright@co.todd.mn.us. A jail social worker is also available through CentraCare. Contact Zachary Dorholt at Zachary.Dorholt@Centracare.com, cell 320-224-0784, or office 320-656-7195. This social work contact assists inmates with social service needs during their time at the Todd County Jail. The Records Division handles public data requests for arrest reports. Contact 320-732-2157 to start a request or ask about inmate status.

The Minnesota Courts public case search covers Todd County criminal cases and is one of the main statewide tools for looking up arrest-related court records, charges, and case status after a Todd County booking.

Use mncourts.gov to search by name for cases filed in Todd County District Court following an arrest and booking at the Todd County Jail.

Todd County Jail and Recent Arrest Data

The Todd County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie. It holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. All adult arrests made in Todd County by the Sheriff's patrol and city police departments are booked at this facility. Basic booking data for adults is public under Minnesota Statutes, so anyone can request it without giving a reason or being connected to the case.

For current inmate status, VINELink at vinelink.com covers Todd County. You can search by name or offender ID and register for custody change alerts by phone, text, or email. VINELink is free and runs around the clock, so you don't need to call the jail repeatedly if you are monitoring someone's release or transfer. Call the Sheriff's Office at 320-732-2157 if you need to speak with jail staff directly.

Searching Todd County Arrest Records

VINELink is the first stop for anyone checking current custody in Todd County. For criminal cases that followed an arrest, the Minnesota court search at mncourts.gov shows case filings and hearing dates in Todd County District Court. Search by name to find cases tied to a specific booking. The statewide system covers all Minnesota counties including Todd.

For arrest reports and incident reports, contact the Sheriff's Office at 320-732-2157 or mail a written request to 115 3rd Street S, Long Prairie, MN 56347. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must release arrest and booking data to the public. Basic data includes name, age, address, date of arrest, charges, and the arresting agency. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The agency must respond within 10 business days.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca processes statewide background checks that include Todd County records. This is the most complete source if you need a full criminal history going back several years. Under Section 13.85, additional criminal justice data may also be available depending on the type and status of the case.

Public Access to Todd County Arrests

The Todd County Sheriff's Office follows Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act for all public records requests. Arrest and booking data is public under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82. Juvenile records are not released. Active investigation records may be restricted if disclosure could hurt the case. Safety-related data can also be withheld in certain circumstances. For standard adult arrests, the default across Minnesota is open access.

The predatory offender registry at por.state.mn.us is available for anyone checking on registered offenders in Todd County. This is a separate resource from general arrest records, but it is maintained by Minnesota law enforcement and updated regularly. You can search it by name or address without any account or fee.

Criminal History and Warrant Information

To check on outstanding warrants in Todd County, the court case search at mncourts.gov is a good public starting point. When a judge issues a warrant, the court record is updated. The full warrant document isn't posted publicly, but the record shows it was issued. Law enforcement can access live warrant data through secure systems not open to the public.

For a broader criminal history covering Todd County, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA maintains the statewide criminal history system and can pull reports for all Minnesota counties. You can also check the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us for offenders with ties to Todd County. The state DOC offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people currently or formerly in state prison after a Minnesota conviction.

Cities in Todd County

All arrests in Todd County cities are processed through the Sheriff's Office jail in Long Prairie. Long Prairie is the county seat and the largest city in the county. Other communities include Browerville, Staples, and Eagle Bend, but none of the cities in Todd County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrests page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Todd County is surrounded by other central Minnesota counties. If you need records from a neighboring area, check these links.