St. Patrick’s Day can be a fun time of celebration, but it’s important to keep it from becoming a deadly time on Minnesota roads. This means that if you plan to drink any alcoholic beverage, drive smart by planning a sober ride home and not getting behind the wheel. Extra DWI enforcement will be on Minnesota roads statewide.
The Rochester Polar Plunge presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is excited to kick off the 2023 version of the Polar Plunge and Super Plunge on Friday, February 10th with the Super Plungers beginning their quest for 24 plunges in 24 hours at 2:00 pm. The mass plunging event and opening ceremonies begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, February 11th . All this crazy fun is happening at Foster Arend Park and beach in Rochester, Minnesota just north of 37th st NE and East River Road NE.
After working closely with the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office and submitting our case file for their review, a criminal complaint was filed this morning in Olmsted County District Court charging Timothy Daniel Loftus, a 41-year-old Rochester resident, with 3rd Degree Homicide and Interference with a Dead Body.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is proud to continue participating in the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Pilot Program. The program, launched by the State's Commerce Department in 2021, works by adhering a special label to catalytic converters that transfer etchings of the label's unique number onto the metal once the vehicle is started. The etching makes it possible for law enforcement to trace a recovered convertor back to a specific vehicle if it's stolen.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is proud to continue our participation in the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Pilot Program. T
Motorists who use the Highway 42 bridge over Interstate 90 south of Eyota will need to follow a detour to cross the bridge when the three-week repair effort begins on Aug. 29, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Construction work to close the Highway 14 medians at Olmsted County Road 44 and 7th Street NW is scheduled to begin west of Rochester on Monday, July 25, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Motorists west of Rochester will no longer be able to cross Hwy 14 at Olmsted Co. Rd. 44 and 7th St. NW by mid-August, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
On Friday June 17th at 5:51 P.M., Olmsted County Deputies were dispatched to a deceased person call in the area of CR 2 and 70th Ave NE in Haverhill Township.
Click It or Ticket Extra Seat Belt Patrols May 23-June 5
You’re in a hurry. You have to get the kids to school. You’re running late for a meeting. You don’t buckle up because you just have to go. That decision could prevent a person from ever getting to work or school again.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office offers our deepest condolences to the family and friends of John Colbert, who have lost their loved one in this tragedy.
On Sunday, May 8th at approximately 10:44 pm, Olmsted County Deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 5000 block of County Road 105 in Kalmar Township.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce our participation in the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Pilot Program. The program, which was launched by the state's Commerce Department in 2021, works by adhering a special label to catalytic converters, that transfers etchings of the label's unique number onto the metal once the vehicle is started. The etching makes it possible for law enforcement to trace a recovered convertor back to a specific vehicle if it's stolen.
Sentence to Serve work crews are available to assist non-profit organizations
Sentence to Service (STS) plays a key role in the functionality of our community’s fairs and neighborhood events. As the seasons change throughout the year, so do their roles.
Regionwide Speed Patrols Work to Slow Down Dangerous Driving Behavior
Olmsted County, Minn. – Law enforcement agencies across Southeast Minnesota will be partnering to prevent a tragic end to summer fun with an education and patrol campaign for motorists who are Dying to Get Home.
On July 28th, 2021, at approximately 9:30 PM, two Olmsted County Sheriff Deputies, assigned to foot patrol duties at the Olmsted County Fair, were approached by a fairgoer and informed of a disorderly, juvenile female in the Midway area of the fairgrounds. The deputies were informed that the disorderly female was allegedly kicking over garbage cans, using loud profane language, causing people to be in fear, alarmed, and offended by her behavior.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to inform our communities that a Detention Deputy from the Adult Detention Center suddenly passed away while on duty at the Adult Detention Center.
On April 7, 2021, at approximately 4:11 pm, Olmsted County Deputies, Stewartville First Responders, and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service were dispatched to a medical incident at the 700 block of Willow Green Court Northeast in Stewartville, Minn.
On March 31, 2021, at approximately 6:12 p.m., the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office became aware of a suspicious circumstances complaint that involved a young child walking home from school. The incident occurred near Byron Middle School located at 601 4th St. NW in the City of Byron around 3:00 p.m. on March 31, 2021.
We Want You. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is in search of licensed Peace Officers who are seeking employment in a growing county which greatly supports law enforcement. Applications are being accepted through February 2, 2021. Testing dates are February 10 and 11.
Is your child’s car seat properly installed? Do you know a parent who could benefit from this event? Make sure your children are traveling safely in your vehicles by making an appointment for one of the Child Passenger Car Seat Inspection clinics in 2021. Certified passenger safety technicians will be there to properly fit children in their car seats and help with the correct and safe installation of car and booster seats.
Olmsted County Deputy Tracey Pagel, who was named American Legion 1st District Law Enforcement Officer of the Year this past fall, received the honor for the entire State of Minnesota last night in Eyota!
As we begin the New Year, we want to thank all of you that have reached out with treats, cards, and kind words over the last year—it’s been a challenge for all of us, but we will persevere! Happy New Year!
On November 29, 2020, at approximately 5:46 p.m., Olmsted County deputies, Byron (MN) Fire/First Responders, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, and Mayo Clinic’s helicopter, Mayo One, responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Grand View Lane Southwest in Salem Township of Olmsted County.
