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Blue earth County Arrest Records

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Blue Earth County, MN Arrest Records

What are Blue Earth County Arrest Statistics?

Blue Earth County had 356 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 0.00 per 100.000 population. Among the 2017 arrests 17 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Anoka and county Benton it’s a safer place to live in.

  • 356Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 0.00Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 17Violent crime arrests

Blue Earth County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Blue Earth is larceny/theft - 54 arrests followed by burglary - 34 and rape - 12 arrests.

  • 54Larceny/Theft
  • 34Burglary
  • 12Rape

Blue Earth County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Blue Earth county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Blue Earth county police reports, Blue Earth county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the officer find the documents you need.

Blue Earth county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Blue Earth county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Blue Earth County Mugshots

Blue Earth County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

Blue Earth county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Blue Earth county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.

Additionally , when a judge issues an Blue Earth county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Police Departments in Blue Earth County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Eagle Lake Police Department705 Parkway Avenue(507)257-3110
Lake Crystal Police Department100 E Robinson St507-726-2538
Mapleton Police Department104 2nd Ave NE507-524-3091

Blue Earth County, MN Jail and Inmate Records

BLUE EARTH County has 104 jails with an average daily population of 629 inmates with a total of 104 jail population. When breaking down the BLUE EARTH County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 12% with 12 female and 98 male inmates.

  • 104Jails
  • 104Prisoners
  • 225 %Jail Rate

How Does Blue Earth County Inmate Search Work?

Blue Earth County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Blue Earth county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Blue Earth County Booking

Blue Earth county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Blue Earth county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Blue Earth county booking records without any type of permission .

Blue Earth County Jail

  • Agency Name: Blue Earth County Jail
  • State: MN
  • City: Mankato
  • Type: County
  • Address: 401 Carver Road, PO Box 228
  • Phone Number: 507-304-4830
  • Fax: 507-304-4859
  • Email: Kevin.Sorensen@blueearthcountymn.gov
  • Website: http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/321/Jail
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