Find Eagan Arrest Records
Eagan arrest records are public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and the Eagan Police Department handles all records requests for incidents and arrests within city limits. Eagan is in Dakota County, and the Dakota County Sheriff manages jail bookings and the county inmate search for people held after an Eagan arrest. The city also provides an online crime map that shows recent incident activity across Eagan. This page covers the key places to find Eagan arrest records and booking information.
Eagan Quick Facts
Eagan Police Department
The Eagan Police Department is the city's primary law enforcement agency. It handles all arrests within city limits and maintains records for those incidents. The department is located at 3830 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122. You can reach them by phone at (651) 675-5700 or by email at eaganpd@eaganmn.gov. The department website at cityofeagan.com/police has information about services, records, and how to file a request.
When someone is arrested in Eagan, the record starts with the police department. This includes the date and time of the arrest, the charges, the officer who made the arrest, and the person's identifying information. This data becomes part of the public record under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. The department must make public arrest data available to anyone who asks. Some details, like active investigative information or data that would identify a victim, may be withheld under state law.
| Department | Eagan Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 3830 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122 |
| Phone | (651) 675-5700 |
| eaganpd@eaganmn.gov | |
| Website | cityofeagan.com/police |
| Crime Map | cityofeagan.com/crime-map |
To request records from the Eagan Police Department, contact the department by phone or email first to ask about their current process and what forms are needed. The city website may also have an online records request option. Bring or provide as much detail as you can: full name, dates, case number if you have it, and the type of records you want.
Eagan Crime Map and Activity Data
The Eagan Police Department offers an online crime map at cityofeagan.com/crime-map. This tool lets you see recent crime activity across the city by type and location without filing a formal request. You can filter by date range and incident type to narrow results to a specific area or period. It does not show individual arrest data with names, but it shows where and when incidents occurred.
The crime map is useful for seeing patterns in a specific part of the city or checking activity near a particular address. It pulls from police activity data and is updated on a regular basis. For detailed arrest records on specific individuals or incidents, you still need to file a formal request with the department or check the Dakota County court system for case outcomes.
Note: Crime map data may not include every incident. Some cases are excluded due to ongoing investigations or privacy protections for victims and witnesses. Use it as a general reference tool rather than an official or complete record of all Eagan police activity.
Minnesota Statewide Arrest Record Tools
Eagan arrest records also feed into statewide systems maintained by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the state court system. These tools give you access to criminal history and court data beyond what the city police department maintains locally.
The BCA Criminal History System is the state's main database for criminal records. It covers arrests and convictions from law enforcement agencies across Minnesota, including Eagan. A name-based search gives you a full view of someone's criminal history statewide. The BCA charges a fee for individual history reports.
The BCA homepage at chs.state.mn.us is shown below. This is the starting point for statewide criminal history searches that include Eagan and Dakota County arrest data.
The BCA system covers all Minnesota law enforcement agencies and is updated regularly as new arrests and court outcomes are reported to the state.
The BCA's public criminal history search tool lets you search a person's statewide record by name and date of birth at no cost for basic public conviction data.
This search covers conviction history statewide. It shows cases that resulted in charges and dispositions, including those originating from Eagan Police Department arrests.
Dakota County Jail and Inmate Search
Eagan is in Dakota County. When someone is arrested in Eagan and held in custody, they are booked into the Dakota County jail system. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office maintains booking records and the jail roster for the county. You can search the current jail roster on the Sheriff's Office website to see who is currently in custody by name. This search is free and updated regularly.
The Dakota County Sheriff at co.dakota.mn.us/Sheriff also maintains warrant records. You can search active warrants issued by Dakota County courts through the Sheriff's website. The warrant search and the jail roster are separate tools and cover different categories of people. The jail roster shows those currently in custody, while the warrant search shows those who have not yet been arrested on an outstanding warrant.
For court records tied to Eagan arrests, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. Eagan cases go through the 1st Judicial District in Dakota County. You can search by name or case number to see charges, case status, and docket entries going back several years. MCRO does not require a login and is free to use.
Statewide Tools for Eagan Arrest Records
Several state-level databases pull together arrest and criminal history data from across Minnesota, including Eagan and Dakota County. These are a good place to start when you want general information before deciding whether to file a formal records request.
The BCA's Public Criminal History Search is a free online tool that shows conviction history by name and date of birth. It covers statewide court and law enforcement data. If an arrest in Eagan led to charges and a conviction, it will show up here. The BCA is located at 1430 Maryland Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55106. You can call them at 651-793-2400 for questions about the system or about requesting a full background check report.
Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers case filings in all Minnesota courts. Eagan cases go through the 1st Judicial District in Dakota County. Search by name or case number and see charges, case status, and docket activity for cases that went to court after an arrest in Eagan.
VINELink provides current custody status for inmates in Dakota County and across Minnesota. Register for automated release notifications if you need to know when someone is released. The Minnesota DOC offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people in state prison or on supervised release after Eagan area convictions.
Minnesota Arrest Record Law
Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act governs how public records work in the state. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, law enforcement agencies must make arrest data available to the public. This includes the name of the person arrested, the time and date of arrest, the booking charge or charges, and the arresting agency. Agencies have 10 business days to respond to a records request after they receive it.
Some data is not public. Juvenile arrest records are private. Active investigative data cannot be released while an investigation is open. Information that would identify a confidential informant or endanger a victim or witness is also protected. The Eagan Police Department will tell you what it can release and explain why it is withholding anything it does not provide.
If you believe a government agency is wrongly withholding public data, you can file a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Administration's Data Practices Office at mn.gov/admin/data-practices. They handle advisory opinions and complaints about data access under state law and can advise you on your options for a formal appeal.
Dakota County Arrest Records
Eagan is in Dakota County. The Dakota County Sheriff manages all jail bookings, warrant records, and inmate searches for the county. Eagan arrests that result in custody are held at the Dakota County jail. For full county-level arrest records resources, visit the Dakota County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in and around Dakota County have their own police departments and arrest records pages.