Search Lake County Arrest Records

Lake County arrest records are maintained by the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The sheriff operates the county jail, maintains an online inmate roster and warrant list, and handles official records requests. This page covers how to find current jail bookings, look up active warrants, and request arrest records from the Lake County Sheriff's Office along the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Lake County Sheriff's Office

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is at 613 3rd Ave in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The sheriff oversees patrol operations, the county jail, records, and the dispatch center for this North Shore county along Lake Superior. The jail has a capacity of 25 inmates and also houses inmates from Cook and St. Louis counties when space is available. The sheriff's main page is at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff.

You can reach the sheriff's office at (218) 834-8385 or toll-free at 1-800-450-8832. The general email is sheriff@co.lake.mn.us. Jail Administrator and PSAP Coordinator Janel Peer can be reached at janel.peer@co.lake.mn.us or (218) 834-8355. Jail staff contact Steve Olson is at steve.olson@co.lake.mn.us. The county directory at co.lake.mn.us/Directory.aspx lists full staff contacts across all departments.

The screenshot below is from the Lake County main website at co.lake.mn.us, which connects you to the sheriff's office, jail, and other county services.

The county website links to the sheriff's office, jail page, warrant list, fee schedule, and dispatch center for Lake County.

The screenshot below shows the Lake County Sheriff's main page, which serves as the hub for all sheriff's office services including the jail roster and warrant list.

The sheriff's main page at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff links directly to the jail page, active warrant list, fee schedule, and other key resources.

Lake County Jail Roster

The Lake County Sheriff's Office maintains an online jail roster at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff/lake-county-jail. The roster is updated in real time and shows current inmates along with booking photos, charges, bail and bond status, and intake dates. With a capacity of 25 inmates, the Lake County Jail is a smaller facility that also holds inmates from neighboring Cook and St. Louis counties on occasion.

A typical Lake County arrest record includes the full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking photo, charges with Minnesota Statute numbers, arrest date and time, booking number, bail or bond status, and current custody information. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, the core details of an arrest are public data in Minnesota. The name, date, charges, and arresting agency are available to anyone who asks.

The jail also offers programs for inmates including AA, 12-Step, Recovery, Transitions, Bible Study, and Anger Management. Video visitation is available through the Reliance Connect app on Android and Apple devices at a rate of $0.25 per minute. The app is available at reliancetelephone.com. In-person visits are Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and Wednesday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

The screenshot below is from the Lake County Jail page at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff/lake-county-jail, which shows the current jail roster and visitation information.

The jail page provides access to the live inmate roster along with visitation rules, bail procedures, and jail programs for Lake County.

Lake County Active Warrant List

The Lake County Sheriff's Office publishes an active warrant list online at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff/warrant-list. The list is updated regularly and shows people with outstanding arrest warrants in the county. Warrant information is classified as public data under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, which makes these records available to the public.

The screenshot below shows the Lake County warrant list page, which displays active warrants for people who have not appeared in court or have violated release conditions.

The warrant list at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff/warrant-list is updated on a regular basis and shows outstanding warrants for Lake County residents and visitors.

If you believe someone has a warrant or need to verify warrant status, you can also call the sheriff's office directly at (218) 834-8385. The Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us may also show warrant activity tied to open court cases in the 6th Judicial District.

Requesting Records and Fee Schedule

To get official copies of Lake County arrest records, contact the sheriff's office at 613 3rd Ave in Two Harbors. Requests can be made in person or by mail. The Lake County Sheriff's Office maintains a published fee schedule at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff/sheriff-fee-schedule, which lists the cost for common records and services.

Records fees at the Lake County Sheriff's Office include: reports up to 30 pages at $10, a copy of CD photos at $10, squad or body camera video at $35, fax service at $3 for the first page and $1 per page after that, and fingerprinting for non-residents at $25. Civil process fees and jail-related fees are also listed on the fee schedule page.

The screenshot below is from the Lake County Sheriff fee schedule page, which lists the costs for records, civil process services, and jail fees.

The fee schedule at co.lake.mn.us/sheriff/sheriff-fee-schedule is a good reference before submitting any records request to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

When submitting your request, include the full name of the person, the approximate arrest date, and any known case number. This speeds up the search. The office follows Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act, which classifies most arrest data as public but allows restrictions on records tied to active investigations or juvenile matters.

Note: Payment methods accepted by the sheriff's office can be confirmed by calling (218) 834-8385 before submitting a records request.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

Several Minnesota state systems hold arrest and criminal history data that can supplement what you find through Lake County directly.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) runs the state's public criminal history search. Look up arrests, charges, and case outcomes by name. The BCA covers all 87 Minnesota counties and includes disposition data when cases have closed. It is free to use and goes back many years of records.

Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us is the free court case search for Minnesota. Lake County cases fall under the 6th Judicial District. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. VINELink at vinelink.com provides custody alerts and tracks inmates at the Lake County Jail. The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender search at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people in state prison or on supervised release throughout Minnesota.

Cities in Lake County

Lake County includes Two Harbors as the county seat along with smaller communities along the North Shore of Lake Superior and inland areas. Arrests anywhere in the county are processed through the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Communities in Lake County include Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Beaver Bay, Finland, Knife River, and others. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city arrest records page. All arrests in Lake County route through the sheriff's booking and records system in Two Harbors.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lake County. Each operates its own jail and arrest records system.