Investigations
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division conducts follow-up investigations referred by the patrol division, sexual assault investigations, predatory offender registration compliance, and driving while impaired vehicle forfeitures. The Investigations Division also conducts follow-up investigations referred by Olmsted County Community Services. Examples would include financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, child sexual assault referrals, and maltreatment referrals. The Investigations Division also works closely with investigators from the SE MN Violent Crimes Enforcement Team.
The Investigations Division is comprised of a captain, two lieutenants, six detectives, six investigators, and three support staff. Staff members are split between general investigations and the Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team. Each general investigator specializes in unique crime investigations such as vulnerable adult cases, heavy equipment theft, arson investigations, welfare fraud, and internet crimes with a focus on protecting children. The Investigations Division receives support from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force where one general investigator is assigned on a part-time basis.
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Olmsted County Attorney's Office, participates in the Check Diversion Program. If you've received a worthless check, please message the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office. The Investigations Division also works with the Minnesota Joint Analysis Center (MNJAC) as well as the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), which are both federally sponsored organizations.
If you need assistance from the Investigations Division for cases referred from the Patrol Division, Predatory Offender Registration questions, or DWI forfeiture questions, please contact us at the following numbers:
Cases referred from the Patrol Division:
Investigations Sergeant - 507-328-6752
Predatory Offender Registration:
POR Investigator - 507-328-6755
DWI Forfeitures:
DWI Forfeiture Coordinator - 507-328-6688