Arrest Records in Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County arrest records are held by the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office in Brainerd, Minnesota. The sheriff maintains an online jail listing with photos, names, and dates of birth for current inmates. The office also posts a Most Wanted list for people with outstanding warrants. Whether you need to search the jail roster, confirm a warrant, or request records in writing, this page covers what you need to know about Crow Wing County arrest records and how to find them.

Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Eric Klang leads the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office at 304 Laurel Street in Brainerd. The main phone is (218) 829-4749. The jail is a separate facility at 313 Laurel Street, also in Brainerd, with its own line at (218) 822-7050. Administrative hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Jail and dispatch run around the clock.

Crow Wing County is a large and active county. It covers 999 square miles and includes about 92,000 acres of water. The year-round population is roughly 62,500 people, but during peak tourist season that number jumps to about 187,500. This seasonal surge puts real demands on local law enforcement. The sheriff serves 10 local police departments within the county, 6 fire departments, and 3 ambulance services. Community Watch Cameras and body-worn cameras have both been implemented to support transparency and safety.

The screenshot below is from the Crow Wing County main website, which links to the sheriff, jail services, and other public records tools.

The county website is the starting point for finding the sheriff, jail listing, Most Wanted, and other arrest records resources.

Crow Wing County Jail Listing and Arrest Records

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office maintains an online jail listing through the county website. The listing shows the photo, name, and date of birth for each person currently held at the Crow Wing County Jail. This is a free resource you can check at any time. It is the fastest way to confirm whether a specific person is currently in custody.

The jail at 313 Laurel Street runs 24 hours a day. For real-time custody questions, calling the jail directly at (218) 822-7050 is the most direct option. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking information. For notifications when someone's custody status changes, VINELink at vinelink.com provides free alerts for the Crow Wing County Jail and other facilities statewide.

The screenshot below shows the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office page, which includes links to the jail listing and most wanted information.

The sheriff's page connects you to the jail listing, most wanted list, and department contact information for Crow Wing County.

Note: The online jail listing reflects current custody at the time of its last update. Call the jail directly for the most real-time confirmation of someone's status.

Crow Wing County Warrants and Most Wanted

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office publishes a Most Wanted list on the county website. This list features people with active outstanding warrants who have not yet been located. It is updated as cases are resolved or new warrants are issued. Viewing the list costs nothing and does not require an account.

Warrant information in Crow Wing County is public data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. To confirm whether a specific warrant is active, call the sheriff's main line at (218) 829-4749 during weekday hours. For after-hours inquiries, the jail at (218) 822-7050 or dispatch can assist. The Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us also shows court-level warrant data for Crow Wing County cases under the 9th Judicial District.

How to Request Crow Wing County Arrest Records

Minnesota law makes most arrest records public. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office must provide basic booking information to anyone who asks. That means the name of the person, the date and time of the arrest, and the charges. Booking photos are also typically public.

To request records in person, visit the sheriff's office at 304 Laurel Street in Brainerd. Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm is the best time. Bring the full name of the person and the approximate arrest date. Staff can look up the record and provide copies. Printed records carry a per-page fee set by county policy.

Phone and written requests are also accepted. Call (218) 829-4749 and ask for the records division. Or mail a written request to the office with the person's name, arrest date if known, the records you need, and your contact information. The office will respond with the records or a notice explaining any restrictions. Court records tied to an arrest can be searched for free through the MCRO system online or in person at the Crow Wing County District Court.

Note: Records involving juvenile cases or sealed court files have restricted access under Minnesota data privacy statutes.

Minnesota Statewide Arrest Record Resources

State-level tools are a useful supplement to the Crow Wing County jail listing. Minnesota maintains several free statewide systems that cover all 87 counties including Crow Wing.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) provides free public criminal history searches. You can search by name and see arrests, charges, and case outcomes from Crow Wing County and other counties statewide. The BCA handles official background check requests for licensing and other authorized purposes through a separate process.

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us gives free access to all district court records in the state. Crow Wing County falls under the 9th Judicial District. You can search by name or case number to find criminal case records, charges, hearing dates, and case status. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us tracks people in state prison or on supervised release across Minnesota, which rounds out the county-level jail data you find through local tools.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or sit near Crow Wing County. Each has its own sheriff and records system. Check which county the arrest occurred in if you are unsure where to search.