Isanti County Police Blotter

The Isanti County police blotter covers arrest logs, jail roster data, and incident reports from the Isanti County Sheriff's Office in Cambridge. Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich leads the office, which runs a large county jail with a capacity of 112 inmates and handles over 2,100 bookings per year. The jail roster is updated hourly with current custody information. Records requests can be submitted online, in person, or by mail through the Records Division at the Sheriff's Office.

Isanti County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich leads the Isanti County Sheriff's Office at 2440 Main Street S, Cambridge, MN 55008. The main phone is (763) 689-2141. The Records Division fax is (763) 691-1319. The Patrol Division fax is (763) 691-1612. The anonymous Tip Line is (763) 691-2426. The official county website is at co.isanti.mn.us. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Isanti County Jail and Dispatch Center is at a separate address: 509 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008. The Jail Master Control is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (763) 689-2397. If you need to check on someone in custody outside of business hours, call Jail Master Control directly. The jail operates around the clock and can answer questions about current custody status at any time.

Records are governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. Arrest data is public under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82. The Records Division handles all public data requests and can confirm what records are available for a given incident.

The image below is from the Minnesota Jail Roster system, which provides information on searching the Isanti County jail roster and links to the official county resources for police blotter data.

The jail roster system covers how to search Isanti County custody records by last name, booking number, or MNI number through the official county portal.

Isanti County Jail Roster and Police Blotter

The Isanti County jail roster is updated hourly with current custody information. To search it, visit the official Isanti County website, navigate to the Sheriff's Office section, and click "In Custody" or "Isanti County Jail Roster." You can search by last name and first name, booking number, or MNI (Minnesota Inmate) number. Results show the person's full name, mugshot, age, sex, MNI number, booking number, intake date and time, housing location, custody classification, charges, bond amount, and court case numbers.

The jail has a capacity of 112 inmates. That capacity was expanded from just 39 beds in 2005, reflecting the county's significant growth over the past two decades. Annual bookings now exceed 2,100 per year. The facility includes medium security, maximum security, Work Release (Huber), and Sentence to Serve (STS) housing units.

For questions about a specific person in custody at any time of day or night, call Jail Master Control at (763) 689-2397. Have ready the person's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. Staff can confirm custody status and booking details over the phone. For visits, registration is required in advance.

Isanti County Jail Visitation and Inmate Rules

Visitation at Isanti County Jail follows a set schedule. Visits are allowed on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM. You must register as a visitor either online or in person before your first visit. A 24 to 72 hour background check approval is required. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID when you come.

Mail to inmates must go to the jail address: Inmate Name, Isanti County Jail, 2440 S Main Street, Cambridge, MN 55008. Photos are allowed but no polaroids. Publications must come directly from the publisher. All mail is screened for contraband before delivery to inmates.

Inmate phone calls are outgoing only. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. To set up a prepaid account for calls, contact (800) 896-3201. The tablet rental system costs $4.00 per month. Voicemail for inmate messages is at (612) 474-3810. Money can be sent to inmates online, by phone at (800) 896-3201, in person at the jail on weekdays, or by money order through the mail.

How to Request Isanti County Police Blotter Records

The Isanti County Records Division accepts records requests in three ways. In-person requests are handled at 2440 S Main Street, Cambridge, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring a valid photo ID and describe the record you need. Inspection of public data is free under Minnesota Statutes § 13.03. Copies cost $0.25 per page.

Written requests by mail go to the same address. Include the person's full name, date of birth, approximate arrest date, and a description of the record type. Expect 5 to 10 business days for mail requests to be processed. For urgent matters, in-person or phone contact is faster. The Records Division fax is (763) 691-1319 if you prefer to send a written request that way.

Online submission is also an option. Check the Isanti County Sheriff's Office section of the county website for any online data request portal. The county follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and all public data must be released promptly. Juvenile records are restricted. Expunged records are also not available. If a denial is issued, staff must provide a written explanation citing the specific statute that justifies withholding the data.

For active warrant checks, call the Sheriff at (763) 689-2141. Warrant checks prevent mistaken identity situations and confirm whether a warrant is current. The anonymous Tip Line at (763) 691-2426 is available for reporting information on wanted individuals.

What Isanti County Police Blotter Data Is Public

Under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82, arrest records are public in Isanti County. Public data includes the full name, booking photo, age, sex, MNI number, booking number, intake date and time, housing location, custody classification, charges, bond amount and type, and court case numbers. This covers both current and recent former inmates on the jail roster.

Private data in arrest records is protected. Active investigation details are not released. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged records are restricted. Sexual assault victim information is withheld. Undercover officer and confidential informant data are private. When a file has mixed public and private content, the Records Division separates it and provides the public portions. You have no obligation to explain why you want records. The state law gives unconditional access to public data.

For statewide court records, use the Minnesota Courts portal. For criminal history background checks, contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Both are separate from the local blotter but connected when cases move from arrest to prosecution.

Cities in Isanti County

Isanti County includes Cambridge, Braham, Isanti, and several other communities. For incidents inside city limits, contact the relevant city police department for police blotter records.

None of the cities in Isanti County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Cambridge is the county seat. Contact the Isanti County Sheriff's Office at (763) 689-2141 for records on incidents in unincorporated areas, or use the 24/7 Jail Master Control line at (763) 689-2397 for custody questions at any hour.

Nearby Counties

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