Le Sueur County Police Blotter
The Le Sueur County Police Blotter tracks arrests, warrants, and law enforcement incidents across this south-central Minnesota county. Sheriff Brett V.P. Mason leads the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office, which operates several specialized divisions including Records, Investigations, Civil Process, Patrol, and Jail. The county provides an online active warrant database, which makes it easier to check Police Blotter data directly without calling the office. Records are public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, and this page covers everything you need to find them.
Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office
The Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office is at 435 E Derrynane Street, STE 1100, Le Center, MN 56057. The main phone is (507) 357-4440. The office website is at lesueurcounty.gov/674/Sheriffs-Office. Sheriff Brett V.P. Mason oversees a department with several distinct divisions, which means there is a dedicated team for records requests rather than routing everything through general dispatch. That makes the records process more efficient than in smaller counties with fewer staff.
The Records Division handles requests for incident reports, arrest logs, and related documents. You can submit requests by mail to the Le Center address, by fax to 507-357-8611, or by dropping them off in person at the STE 1100 office. The records page on the county website has current forms and submission details at lesueurcounty.gov/339/Records. Fees may apply depending on the nature and scope of your request. The office must respond and either release the data or explain any restriction under Minn. Stat. § 13.03.
The Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office webpage shows the department overview, division listing, and contact information for each unit.
Use this page to find current contact information for the Records Division and other sheriff's office units before submitting your request.
Active Warrant Database
Le Sueur County makes its active warrant list publicly searchable at lesueurcounty.firstcloudit.com/warrants2.html. The database includes the case number, name, age, warrant issue date, bond amount, offense level (Felony, Gross Misdemeanor, or Misdemeanor), and a description of the offense. A large number of entries carry a $0 bond, which typically means the person must appear in court before bail is set or a hold is in place from another jurisdiction.
The warrant database is one of the most useful Police Blotter tools Le Sueur County provides online. You can search by name or browse the list to see who has outstanding warrants in the county. Unlike the in-custody list, the warrant database shows people who have not yet been arrested. Finding a name there means law enforcement is actively looking for that individual. If you have information about someone with a warrant, the sheriff's office wants to hear from you.
The Le Sueur County active warrant database lets you search by name to see current outstanding warrants with case numbers, bond amounts, and offense descriptions.
Search the database by name to check for active warrants issued in Le Sueur County, including the offense level and bond requirements for each entry.
Records Division and Request Process
The Records Division within the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office is the primary point of contact for all records requests. You can reach them through the sheriff's main line, by fax at 507-357-8611, or by email through the form on the county website. Written requests are preferred for anything beyond a simple verbal inquiry. They create a clear record of what you asked for and when, which can be useful if there is a dispute about access or timing.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, basic arrest data is public and must be released on request without requiring you to explain your reason. More detailed records, such as full investigative files or reports involving ongoing cases, may be partially withheld. The agency must tell you which specific statute applies to any restriction. Processing time varies by the complexity of the request. Simple lookups can often be answered the same day. Larger or more sensitive requests may take several business days.
The Le Sueur County Records Division page lists the types of records available and provides submission instructions including email, fax, and mail options.
Review this page to find the current submission form, fee schedule, and contact information for the Records Division before sending your request.
Sheriff's Office Divisions
Le Sueur County's sheriff's department runs eight specialized units. Administration handles budget, policy, and departmental management. Dispatch coordinates emergency response across the county. Civil Process serves court documents like subpoenas and orders. Investigations handles complex and serious crimes. The Jail manages the county detention facility. Patrol-Water Patrol covers land and lake enforcement. The Sheriff's Mounted Posse assists with search and rescue. Special Units handles multi-agency or specialized operations.
This structure means that blotter data comes from several sources within the department. Patrol generates most call logs and arrest records. Investigations generates case reports for more serious crimes. Jail generates booking and custody records. When you request blotter or arrest data, knowing which unit handled the incident can help you get routed to the right records staff more quickly.
Court Records
Arrests from the Le Sueur County Police Blotter that result in charges go through the Le Sueur County District Court. Court records are separate from the sheriff's records and show what happened after the arrest. Search them online at mncourts.gov, which has a case search tool covering all Minnesota counties. For warrant questions, court administration in Le Sueur County can also provide information about cases in the court system.
The court record and the blotter entry together tell the full story of an arrest. The blotter shows who was taken into custody and on what charge. The court record shows how the case was prosecuted and resolved. Both are public for most criminal matters.
Statewide Tools
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension holds statewide criminal history records including data from Le Sueur County. For victim notification, VINELink at 1-877-MN-4-VINE lets you register for custody status alerts. The Community Crime Map shows incident data by location for many Minnesota communities and can help you track trends in specific areas of the county.
Nearby Counties
Le Sueur County sits in south-central Minnesota, bordered by several neighboring counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and records access process. Links to those pages are below.