Faribault County Police Blotter Records

The Faribault County police blotter covers arrest logs, incident reports, and law enforcement data from the Faribault County Sheriff's Office and local police departments in Blue Earth and surrounding communities. Records are public under Minnesota law. You can get them by visiting the Sheriff's Office at 320 Dr. H. Russ Street in Blue Earth, calling the main line, or submitting a written request. Local departments in Blue Earth, Elmore, and Minnesota Lake also maintain their own records.

Faribault County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Scott Adams leads the Faribault County Sheriff's Office at 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. The office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county and operates the county jail. Call (507) 526-5148 for non-emergency matters. The fax number is (507) 526-3051. The Law Enforcement Center is open to the public.

There is a location note worth knowing. The building entrance is between the Farmers Daughter Restaurant and the Shell Gas Station on Giant Drive. If you are driving in for the first time, that landmark will help. The office handles all records requests for sheriff's incidents and can direct you to the right city department if your inquiry falls under Blue Earth PD, Elmore PD, or Minnesota Lake PD.

All records are governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. Arrest records are public data under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82. The Sheriff's Office policy manual states that some data may be classified as not public under the Government Data Practices Act, but standard arrest and incident data is routinely released.

Below is a screenshot from the Faribault County Sheriff's Office page, which covers department services, records access, and civil fingerprinting information.

The page covers how to request records, pay citations, get a burn permit, and contact the Sheriff's Office with questions about the police blotter.

How to Get Faribault County Police Blotter Records

Visit the Law Enforcement Center at 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Ask the front desk for a data request form. Fill it out and specify the record type, date, and any case details you have. Staff will look up the record and let you view public data. Under Minnesota Statutes § 13.03, inspection of public data is free.

Call (507) 526-5148 if you want to ask about a record before making a trip. Staff can confirm whether a record exists and tell you what you need to bring. For written requests, mail your request to the address above. Include the record type, approximate date of the incident, and the name of the person involved. Written requests take longer than in-person visits but are a valid option.

Faribault County has several local police departments. Each handles records for incidents in its own jurisdiction:

• Blue Earth Police Department
• Elmore Police Department
• Minnesota Lake Police Department

See the Faribault County local police departments page for contact details on each of these agencies. For incidents inside those city limits, contact the city department directly.

Other Sheriff's Office Services

The Faribault County Sheriff's Office offers civil fingerprinting by appointment. This is limited to Faribault County residents only. To schedule, call (507) 526-4876. Fingerprinting is not walk-in service. You must have an appointment set before you arrive at the office.

For Permit to Carry questions, call the Sheriff's Office at (507) 526-5335. This is a separate line from the main non-emergency number and is dedicated to carry permit inquiries. Permit to Carry applications are processed through the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office handles driver's license record printouts and burn permit questions as well. All of these services are listed on the main sheriff's page.

Inmate records for the Faribault County jail are available through VineLink. This is the statewide tool used across Minnesota for inmate lookups. Enter a name or offender ID to check current custody status and booking details. The jail is at the same address as the Sheriff's Office. For questions about a specific person in custody, call the main line and ask to speak with jail staff.

What Police Blotter Data Is Public in Faribault County

Under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82, arrest records are public data. In Faribault County, that means the name, age, sex, and last known address of the arrested person are public. The time, date, and location of the arrest are public. Charges and the identity of the arresting officer are also public. Mugshots may be released depending on the case.

Private data includes active investigation details, juvenile records, victim information in certain case types, informant identities, and undercover officer data. If a file has both public and private data, staff will separate them. You get access to the public parts. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The state law does not require one. If your request is denied, you are entitled to a written explanation and can challenge the denial.

The Minnesota Courts public portal shows court case records for anyone charged in Faribault County. Court records differ from police blotter records but are connected when a case moves from arrest to prosecution. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles criminal history checks at the state level.

Cities in Faribault County

Faribault County includes Blue Earth, Elmore, Minnesota Lake, and other smaller communities. Police blotter records for incidents inside city limits come from the relevant city department.

None of the cities in Faribault County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Blue Earth is the county seat and largest city. Contact the Faribault County Sheriff's Office at (507) 526-5148 for records on incidents in unincorporated areas, or reach out to the specific city department for incidents within city limits.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Faribault County. Each has its own records process and sheriff's office.