Woodbury Arrest Records
Woodbury arrest records are public records and are processed by the Woodbury Police Department in Washington County. With about 75,000 residents, Woodbury is one of the faster-growing cities in the Twin Cities metro area. The police department handles records requests through the city's online records portal. Washington County also maintains a Media Reports tool that publishes recent incident data for the area. This page explains how to request Woodbury arrest records, what online tools exist, and how county resources fit into the picture.
Woodbury Quick Facts
Woodbury Police Department
The Woodbury Police Department is the main law enforcement agency serving Woodbury. The department operates from its Public Safety building at 2100 Radio Drive and handles all law enforcement within city limits. For public records requests, the department uses the city's online records portal system. You can also submit requests in person at the Public Safety building during normal business hours.
Records requests in Woodbury follow the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The department processes requests for police reports, arrest records, incident data, and other public safety information. For questions about what records are available or how to submit a request, contact the department directly by phone at 651-714-3600 or through the city's website.
| Department | Woodbury Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 |
| Phone | 651-714-3600 |
| Non-Emergency Dispatch | 651-439-9381 |
| Website | Woodbury Police Department |
The non-emergency dispatch line at 651-439-9381 handles calls when no immediate police response is needed. For records questions, calling the main department number at 651-714-3600 is the right starting point.
The Woodbury Police Department page on the city website provides contact details, department information, and links to records request resources.
This page is the main entry point for the Woodbury Police Department and includes contact information, news, and access to public records tools.
How to Get Woodbury Arrest Records
Woodbury arrest records are available through the police department's online records request portal. The Records Request page at woodburymn.gov explains the process and provides access to the request form. Submit as much detail as you can about the incident or person involved when making your request.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, arrest data is generally public. The arresting agency, offense, date and location of arrest, and the name of the person arrested are all public data elements. Information that identifies victims or witnesses may be withheld in some cases.
For most requests, you can expect a response within a reasonable timeframe. Large or complex requests may take more time. If fees apply, the department will notify you before processing. Standard copying fees apply in line with state law. Contact the department at 651-714-3600 to ask about fees before submitting a large request.
Washington County also maintains a Media Reports portal at web1.co.washington.mn.us/MediaReports. This tool publishes recent incident and arrest data for the county, including Woodbury. It is a quick way to look at recent activity without submitting a formal request to the city.
Note: For inmate and custody information, contact the Washington County Jail separately from the Woodbury Police Department. The two agencies maintain separate records systems.
The Woodbury Records Request page is where you submit formal requests for police reports, arrest records, and other public data.
This page walks you through the online records request process and tells you what information to include when submitting your request to the Woodbury Police Department.
Online Tools for Woodbury Arrest Records
Several online tools give you access to Woodbury and Washington County public safety data without submitting a formal records request.
The Washington County Media Reports portal at web1.co.washington.mn.us/MediaReports publishes recent incident data from law enforcement agencies in the county. This includes Woodbury Police activity and is updated on a regular basis. It is one of the faster ways to check recent arrests and incidents in Woodbury.
For court case records tied to Woodbury arrests, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. Woodbury is in Washington County, so MCRO covers 10th Judicial District cases. Search by name or case number to find case status and charges.
The BCA Criminal History System gives you access to statewide criminal history data. It covers Woodbury arrests as part of the broader Minnesota record. A fee applies for individual history searches.
The Washington County Media Reports portal publishes recent incident and arrest data from law enforcement agencies in Washington County, including Woodbury.
The media reports portal is one of the fastest public tools available for checking recent Woodbury police activity and arrest information.
State Resources for Woodbury Arrest Records
State-level tools fill in gaps that city-level resources don't cover and give you access to broader criminal history data.
The BCA Criminal History System is the statewide database for criminal records in Minnesota. It covers Woodbury arrests and court outcomes from agencies across the state. A fee applies for individual searches through the BCA.
The MCRO court records system covers Washington County District Court for free. Criminal cases from Woodbury arrests that went to court appear in MCRO. Search by name to see case status, charges, and docket activity.
VINELink lets you check the custody status of someone held at the Washington County jail and register for custody change notifications. The Minnesota DOC offender locator covers people in state prison or on supervised release.
Washington County Arrest Records
Woodbury is located in Washington County. Arrest bookings from Woodbury go through the Washington County jail, and court cases are handled by Washington County District Court. For county-level arrest records, jail information, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, visit the Washington County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the eastern Twin Cities metro area maintain their own police departments and arrest records systems.