Koochiching County Arrest Records

Koochiching County arrest records are kept by the Koochiching County Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in International Falls, Minnesota. The sheriff manages the county jail, processes bookings, and handles records requests. This page covers how to find the jail roster, look up arrest records, and use state tools to search criminal history for Koochiching County.

Koochiching County Sheriff's Office

The Koochiching County Sheriff's Office operates out of the Law Enforcement Center at 715 4th Street in International Falls. Sheriff Perryn Hedlund leads the department. The office handles patrol, jail operations, and records for this large, remote county in northern Minnesota that borders Ontario, Canada. International Falls is the county seat and the main population center in the county.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (218) 283-4416. The fax number is (218) 283-7004. For direct contact with Sheriff Hedlund, the email is perryn.hedlund@co.koochiching.mn.us. Jail administrator Pete Kalar can be reached at pete.kalar@co.koochiching.mn.us. Records requests are handled in person at the Law Enforcement Center. If you need to verify custody or request records, calling the main line first is the best approach.

Koochiching County Jail Roster

The Koochiching County jail roster is available as a regularly updated PDF. The roster includes booking photos, full names, ages, residences, arrest dates and times, charges with Minnesota Statute citations, arresting agency information, and release dates. This level of detail gives you a clear picture of who is in custody and why.

The jail roster PDF is hosted at parcelinfo.com - Koochiching Jail Roster PDF and is updated on a regular basis. A mirror of the roster is also available through jailrosters.org - Koochiching County, which can be useful when the primary source is unavailable. Sample charges found on the roster include violations like Minn. Stat. 609.378 (Neglect of a Child), 169A.20 (DWI), 152.023 (Drug Possession 3rd Degree), and 609.748 (Harassment/Restraining Order Violation). These are examples of the types of cases that appear in county jail bookings.

The screenshot below is from the jailrosters.org mirror for Koochiching County, showing the jail roster format and the type of booking data available.

The jail roster mirror at jailrosters.org pulls from the official Koochiching County jail data and displays current inmate information including charges and booking dates.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, the basic facts of an arrest in Minnesota are public data. The name, arrest date, charges, and arresting agency are available to the public. Records involving active investigations, juvenile offenders, or situations where disclosure could jeopardize safety may be restricted. The sheriff's office will explain what it can release and what it cannot.

Note: In-person records requests can be made at the Law Enforcement Center. Standard Minnesota data practices fees apply for copies.

Requesting Official Arrest Records

To get official copies of Koochiching County arrest records, contact the sheriff's office at 715 4th Street in International Falls. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by contacting the jail administrator. Have the full name of the person and the approximate arrest date ready when you call or visit.

The Koochiching County Sheriff's Office follows Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act for all records requests. Most arrest data is public, but some records can be restricted. The office will review your request and let you know what is available. Fees for copies are set under state data practices rules and vary based on the type and volume of records. Payment requirements and processing times can be confirmed when you contact the office.

VINELink at vinelink.com provides a victim notification service that lets you track custody status for someone held at the Koochiching County Jail. This is a free service and does not require contacting the sheriff's office directly.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

Minnesota maintains several statewide tools for finding arrest and criminal history data. These can help supplement what you find through Koochiching County directly.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs the state's public criminal history search. You can look up arrests, charges, and case outcomes by name. The BCA covers records from all 87 Minnesota counties and includes disposition data when cases have closed. It is free to use and is one of the most complete resources for statewide criminal history.

The screenshot below shows the BCA public criminal history search tool, which covers statewide arrest and conviction records including Koochiching County cases.

The BCA criminal history search is available at chs.state.mn.us and returns arrest, charge, and disposition data for individuals across all Minnesota counties.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is the free court case search system for Minnesota. Koochiching County cases fall under the 9th Judicial District. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. VINELink at vinelink.com tracks custody status and provides notifications. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people in state prison or on supervised release.

The screenshot below shows the Minnesota Court Records Online portal, which provides public access to court cases from all Minnesota counties including Koochiching.

MCRO at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is free to search and shows case information for criminal matters filed in Koochiching County District Court.

Cities in Koochiching County

Koochiching County includes International Falls as the county seat along with smaller communities across this large northern county. All arrests in the county are booked through the Koochiching County Sheriff's Office.

Communities in Koochiching County include International Falls, Ranier, Littlefork, Big Falls, Northome, and others. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrest records page. All arrests in Koochiching County route through the sheriff's system at the Law Enforcement Center in International Falls.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Koochiching County. Each maintains its own jail and arrest records system.