Pennington County Arrest Record Lookup

Pennington County arrest records and jail custody information are maintained by the Pennington County Sheriff's Office in Thief River Falls. The sheriff's website posts custody lists, active warrant information, and arrest news releases. The jail holds up to 92 beds and recently scored over 98% in a state compliance inspection. This page covers how to find who is in custody, look up warrants, and request arrest records in Pennington County.

Pennington County Sheriff's Office

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office is at 102 1st St W in Thief River Falls. The jail operates at the same address and has an approved capacity of 92 beds. The operational capacity is about 82 beds, running at 90% of the approved number. The facility is governed under MN Rule 2911 and is inspected every two years. The most recent inspection gave the jail a 98.41% compliance rating on mandatory standards and 98.04% on essential standards, which are strong results.

Jail Administrator Dave Cassanova runs day-to-day operations with Assistant Jail Administrator Jo Williams and Program Coordinator Travis Black. The sheriff's office also runs several community programs, including Sentence to Serve, Work Release, and CodeRED emergency notification. The Thief River Falls Police Department shares a facility with the sheriff's office at 102 1st St W.

The screenshot below shows the Pennington County Sheriff's Office website, which is the main source for custody information, warrant listings, and news releases about arrests.

The sheriff's website posts custody lists, arrest news, and an active warrant list for Pennington County.

The sheriff's site is updated with current arrest news and public safety information for residents of Thief River Falls and surrounding areas.

Finding Pennington County Jail Inmates

Custody lists for the Pennington County Jail are available through the sheriff's website at penningtonsheriff.org. The list shows who is currently in custody, including name, age, booking date, and charges. Status types shown on the list include Court/Pending, Hold, and others depending on the inmate's situation. The list is updated on a regular basis.

If you cannot find what you need on the website, call the office at (218) 681-6161. The dispatcher and jail staff can confirm custody and tell you the current charge or hold reason. VINELink at vinelink.com also covers Pennington County. It lets you search by name and sign up to be notified when someone is released, transferred, or has a status change. VINELink by phone is available at 877-664-8463.

For state prison inmates from Pennington County cases, check the Minnesota DOC Public Viewer. Court filings and case records are in the MCRO system under the 9th Judicial District.

Active Warrants in Pennington County

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of all active warrants and commitments. This is available through penningtonsheriff.org. The list covers both arrest warrants and bench warrants issued by the Pennington County district court. If a name appears on this list, law enforcement can take that person into custody at any time, anywhere in the state.

Warrant information can also be confirmed by calling the sheriff's office at (218) 681-6161. If you believe a warrant may have been issued for you, contact a defense attorney before turning yourself in. An attorney can sometimes arrange a voluntary surrender in a way that is less disruptive and gives you a better chance at a reasonable bond. Ignoring a warrant only leads to more complications over time.

Note: Warrant lists posted online may not capture every warrant the instant it is issued. Always confirm directly with the sheriff or court if you need current warrant status for a specific person.

Community Corrections and Programs

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office runs a Sentence to Serve program for non-violent offenders who complete community work as part of their sentence. Call (218) 683-7001 for information on this program. A Work Release program also operates out of the jail, allowing people who are employed to leave for work and return to custody. Both programs are structured ways to serve a sentence while maintaining some connection to employment or community.

Community Corrections handles probation supervision in Pennington County. Call (218) 683-8520 to reach that office. This is different from the jail staff. Probation is managed separately from jail operations and handles people who are serving their sentences in the community rather than inside the facility. The Tri-County Community Corrections also serves this area with probation and supervised release services. Reach them at (218) 683-8520.

The CodeRED emergency notification system is available to Pennington County residents. You can sign up to receive alerts about emergencies in your area through the sheriff's office website. This covers weather events, public safety threats, and other urgent notices.

Requesting Arrest Records

Arrest data in Pennington County is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82. Written requests for copies go to the sheriff's office at 102 1st St W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. You can also contact them through the website contact form. Standard copy fees apply. The office has up to 10 business days to respond under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

For broader criminal history, the BCA criminal history search at chs.state.mn.us returns conviction records statewide for a fee. This is more thorough than a single county arrest record search because it covers the full range of cases across Minnesota courts.

The screenshot below shows the Pennington County public safety resources page, which is part of a community resource guide covering services in the area.

The Pennington County public safety resources page lists corrections services, probation contacts, and community support resources.

The public safety resources page links to corrections programs, probation services, and community support options for people affected by the criminal justice system.

Nearby Counties

Pennington County is in northwest Minnesota. These neighboring counties also keep public arrest records and jail rosters.