Find Fillmore County Police Blotter Records
The Fillmore County police blotter includes arrest logs, jail roster data, and incident reports from the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office in Preston and contracted cities throughout the county. The Sheriff's Office maintains an official jail roster updated daily, and the Fillmore County Journal publishes police blotter summaries for public access. Records are governed by Minnesota state law, and you can request them in person, by mail, or by checking the online tools available through the county.
Fillmore County Overview
Fillmore County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff John DeGeorge leads the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office at 901 Houston St. NW, Preston, MN 55965. The main phone number for Option 1 (records and general inquiries) is (507) 765-3874. The fax line is (507) 765-2703. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays.
The Sheriff's Office is organized into several divisions: Jail, 911 Dispatch, Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Crime Prevention, Narcotics (through the Southeast Minnesota VCET), Civil Process, Training, and Field Training. The county also provides law enforcement services under contract to several smaller cities, including Spring Valley, Wykoff, Ostrander, Harmony, Canton, and Mabel.
Records requests are processed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. Arrest data is public under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82. Visit the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office page for department contacts and additional information.
| Agency | Fillmore County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | John DeGeorge |
| Address | 901 Houston St. NW, Preston, MN 55965 |
| Phone | (507) 765-3874, Option 1 |
| Fax | (507) 765-2703 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
The image below is from the VineLink inmate lookup system, which covers Fillmore County jail records and is a statewide resource for inmate information in Minnesota.
VineLink - Statewide Inmate Lookup System
VineLink lets you search Fillmore County and other Minnesota jails by offender name or ID to check current custody status.
Fillmore County Jail Roster and Police Blotter
The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office maintains an official online jail roster updated daily. Visit the Fillmore County current inmate jail roster to see who is in custody on any given day. The roster lists names, charges, and booking dates for current inmates. The disclaimer on the page notes that information is not guaranteed current, accurate, or complete at any given time. For questions about a specific person, call the jail directly at (507) 765-3874.
The Fillmore County Jail page has information on mail, visitation, and inmate concerns. Any person may report an allegation on behalf of any inmate by contacting Jail Administration at (507) 765-3874. The jail is part of the Sheriff's Office complex in Preston.
Bookings and releases can happen at any time, including after the daily roster update. The online roster gives a snapshot of who was in custody at the time of the last update. It should not be used as the sole source for legal decisions. Verify directly with jail staff if you need current, real-time information.
Fillmore County Police Blotter in Local News
The Fillmore County Journal publishes regular police and court records for the county. Visit the Fillmore County Journal police and court records section to browse recent incident summaries, arrest logs, and court filings. This is often the fastest way to find recent blotter entries without submitting a formal records request.
The newspaper blotter covers incidents reported by the Sheriff's Office and municipal departments. Entries include dates, locations, names when released, and charges. These summaries are drawn from public data released by law enforcement. For the full report behind a blotter entry, you need to submit a formal request to the relevant agency. The newspaper does not hold the original records.
Requesting Fillmore County Police Blotter Records
To get incident reports or arrest records from the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office, visit in person at 901 Houston St. NW, Preston, during business hours. Bring photo ID and ask for the records request form. Staff will pull available records and let you review public data at no charge. Under Minnesota Statutes § 13.03, you have the right to inspect public records for free. Copies are typically 25 cents per page.
You can also call (507) 765-3874, Option 1 and ask about a specific record before making the trip. Written requests are another option. Mail your request to the Sheriff's Office address with the person's name, incident date, and type of record you need. Allow additional processing time for mail requests compared to in-person visits.
For incidents in contracted cities like Spring Valley or Harmony, the Sheriff's Office handles those records too. Contact the main line and they can confirm jurisdiction. For statewide court case records tied to Fillmore County arrests, use the Minnesota Courts public portal.
Cities in Fillmore County
Fillmore County includes Preston, Spring Valley, Harmony, and several other small communities. The Sheriff's Office provides contracted law enforcement to many of these cities.
None of the cities in Fillmore County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Preston is the county seat. For records on incidents in Spring Valley, Wykoff, Ostrander, Harmony, Canton, or Mabel, contact the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office at (507) 765-3874 since the county provides law enforcement services to those cities under contract.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Fillmore County. Each has its own sheriff's office and records process.