Scott County offers assistance to renters, homeowners

Scott County, the Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA), and CAP Agency know that people throughout our community are financially hurting. Virtually every sector of the American economy is reeling from the continued fallout from the ongoing worl...

Outdoor Adventure Club for Youth

Fall is great time to get out and enjoy nature!  Visit Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake, for “Outdoor Adventure Club for Youth.” Leave the adults at home, explore the park and develop outdoor adventure skills including ge...

Family Apple Fun

Visit The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park! Did you know that until 1868 only crabapples reliably grew in Minnesota? Explore the fascinating story behind fall’s favorite fruit. Sample heirloom apple varieties and compare them to...

Sketchy History

Come to The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park in Shakopee to explore your artistic side!  Drawing was a popular Victorian pastime. View 19th-century artwork in Eagle Creek Village with a historical interpreter and create your own ...

Fun with Fall Leaves

Come visit The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park and explore the outdoors with your child. Learn through themed stories, activities and crafts. Cost is $5 and reservations are required by three days prior. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. Th...

Biking, Bricks, and Beer

Come visit The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park, Shakopee, for “Biking Through History: Bricks and Beer Tour.” Ride from Shakopee to Chaska and explore how German immigrants helped build the Minnesota River valley on b...

Fall hiking club at Cleary!

Explore new parks and trails while enjoying fall colors. Learn basic hiking safety and orientation skills. Sessions rotate among Cleary Lake Regional Park, Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Spring Lake Regional Park, and Hyland Lake Park Reserve. Participants...

Prairie Seed Collection

Join us at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, and help restore the prairie by collecting native wildflower seed. Volunteers increase the amount and diversity of seed planted annually in nearly 2,000 acres of restored prairie managed by Three Rivers. Le...

Meet the Farm Animals

Visit the Landing: Minnesota River Heritage Park and walk with a historical interpreter to meet furry, fluffy, and feathered farm animals. Learn about historic farming in the Minnesota River Valley. This program is free and open to all ages. However, rese...

Talking Trash: Wastebasket Archeology

Celebrate Minnesota Archaeology Month at Cleary Lake Regional Park! What you throw away tells a lot about you. Sort through “trash” and categorize and record the “artifacts” you find. Can you piece together clues to...

Canoe When the Moon is Full

Paddle under the full moon at Cleary Lake Regional Park! Listen for wildlife while enjoying the night sky. Equipment provided. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. This program is for ages 8+ and children 13 ...

New Parks Fee Assistance Program

Screen time making driving you stir-crazy? Kids spending too much time in the digital dumps? Do your home’s four walls seem to be getting closer and closer every day? Don’t forget – Scott County/Three Rivers parks are for eve...

Brady Zipoy Charged with Murder

Brady Zipoy is charged with Second Degree Murder. The victim died of gunshot wounds to his head, chest, and upper back. Zipoy did not know the victim or anyone else in his residence. Zipoy admitted to entering the victim’s residence and shooting...

Jason Betlach Sentenced on Second Degree Murder Conviction

Jason Betlach was sentenced after being convicted of Second Degree Murder without Intent while Committing a Felony of his 18 month old foster child. Betlach was ordered to serve 360 months in prison after the Court found two aggravating factors: the victi...

Paul Lindahl Sentenced on First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction

Paul Lindahl was sentenced to 168 months in prison after being convicted of felony First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. A 10 year conditional release period will follow his prison sentence. Lindahl is required to register as a predatory offender for life...

Taran Miller, Braylen Miller, Tanyamarie Miller Charged in Connection to Murder

Taran Miller is charged with two counts of second degree murder. Braylen Miller, Taran and Tanyamarie Miller’s son, is charged with two counts of aiding and abetting second degree murder. Tanyamarie Miller is charged with two counts of aiding an...

Jack Carlson Adjudicated Delinquent on 12 Felony Counts

Jack Carlson pleaded guilty to two felony counts of Possession of Child Pornography and ten felony counts of Invasion of Privacy of a Minor under 18. Carlson was adjudicated delinquent on all 12 counts and will be on probation until he is 21 years old. A ...

Laurie Gregor Sentenced on First Degree Assault Conviction

Laurie Gregor was sentenced after being convicted of First Degree Assault. Gregor was sentenced to 180 months in prison and also ordered to pay $39,413.20 in restitution.

Paul Lindahl Convicted of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Paul Lindahl was convicted of felony First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, two felony counts of Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and felony Malicious Punishment of a Child after an eleven day jury trial. Lindahl sexually assaulted a child under the ...

2020 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program

Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2020. The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund awarding up to fifteen (15) $600 scholarshi...

Registration for Sheriff’s Office 20th Annual (Virtual) Youth Fishing Derby Now Open!

For 20 years, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office has been proudly hosting its Annual Youth Fishing Derby with the support and generosity of our sponsors and volunteers.  To protect the health and safety of our community and abide by prev...

New water patrol equipment purchased with federal grant funds

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded $61,705 dollars through the U.S. Coast Guard Federal Boating Safety Equipment Grant administered by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This grant funded the purchase of a patrol boat...

Level III Predatory Offender Community Notification

Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office is releasing information on a Level III Predatory Offender who recently relocated to Jackson Township.

Johnnie Lee Rhodes (aka Me Sahir-Alim Saifullah or Mr. Saifullah/Rhodes)...

Body Recovered on Prior Lake

On June 15, 2020, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Scott County Dispatch received a report of a possible missing boater on Prior Lake.

The missing individual was reported to have not returned home last night from fishing and boating.  Law enforcement r...

Residential Fire – Helena Township

On June 13, 2020 at 3:04 a.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch received a call of a residential garage on fire on the 25xxx block of Willow Lane in Helena Township.  

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed the detached garage of a s...

Scott County Emergency Management organizing Pet Sheltering Team

During a disaster, residents may be forced to evacuate their homes, and many will want to take their pets with them.  However, finding an emergency shelter that accommodates pets can be difficult, if not impossible.  To ensure the health...

Sheriff’s Office Participates in Repair Voucher Program

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is joining 77 other Minnesota law enforcement agencies taking part in a repair voucher program called "Lights On!"  Instead of issuing a warning or fix it ticket when pulling someone over for ...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Renews Partnership with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recently renewed its partnership with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, a tip line that allows people to anonymously provide crime information to law enforcement.

“Our community members are considered the ey...

Donation of MicroChip Pet Scanner to Sheriff’s Office

Last fall, Bria Dols, a vet tech at the Banfield Hospital in Savage, was involved in a car crash in Spring Lake Township when one of her dogs (ironically named Chase) ran from the scene of the crash and was missing for over 12 hours.  

Scott Count...

Planting Season and Roadway Safety

With temperatures on the rise, more farmers will be in their fields, which means slow-moving farm equipment will also be on Scott County roadways.  “We want to encourage drivers to be mindful, slow down, and share the road, which will n...

Juvenile Arrested for Shooting in Elko New Market

On March 31, 2020, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch Center received a report of sounds of gunshots fired near the End Zone Bar & Grill, located at 10491 260th Street East, Elko, MN.

The Elko New Market Police Department was dispatc...

Chief Deputy Adam Pirri graduates from FBI Academy

On March 13, 2020, Chief Deputy Adam Pirri of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, along with 254 other law enforcement personnel, graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.  The 279th session of the National Academy c...

Drug arrest in the city of Jordan

On the afternoon of April 6, 2020, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, Jordan Police Department assisted the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force (SWMDTF) by conducting a traffic stop in the city of Jordan.

The suspect and driver of the vehicle was identi...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Credit River Township

On April 1, 2020, at 11:49 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Eagle Creek Avenue (CR21) and Natchez Avenue (CR 91) in Credit River Township.

Initial inves...

Sheriff’s Office Raises Awareness of Deceptive Packaging of THC Edibles

Last month, the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force (SWMDTF), together with the Jordan Police Department, conducted a controlled substance search warrant in the city of Jordan.  In addition to other controlled substances, nearly 500 pieces of THC edi...

Sheriff's Office hosts Youth ATV Safety Training Field Class

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is offering a one-day, hands-on ATV safety training class, with certified instructors, for kids ages 10 to 15.  The training will be held at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club on April 19, 2020, from 3:0...

Local Couple Present Suicide Prevention Coins to Sheriff’s Office

On February 12^th, Pete and Renae Shutrop of Helena Township presented 141 suicide prevention “Life Coins” to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office as part of a campaign to help save the lives of first responders through the Wrest...

Sheriff's Office Asks Residents to Report Litter on Lakes

With the fast-approaching deadline to remove ice shelters from the lakes in Scott County (March 2, 2020), the Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to remove not only the shelters, but everything else that was brought onto the lake. 

It i...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Employee Promotions

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen is pleased to announce the promotions of new Dispatch Supervisor Kelly Dolan and patrol Sgt. Spencer Autenrieth.  Both employees underwent a challenging and competitive application process that included the submis...

Residential House Fire – New Market Township

On December 28, 2019, at approximately 1:14 a.m., Scott County Dispatch received a call of a residential house fire on the 10800 block of 260^th Street East in New Market Township.

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed a single family ...

Scott County Sheriff's Office Reminds Residents of Ice Safety

If you head out to one of Minnesota’s many lakes or rivers to ice fish, snowmobile, ATV, cross-country ski, or just to enjoy a winter day, we want you to have fun and be safe.  A bit of advance planning and practicing basic ice precautions can he...

MSA Volunteer of the Year Award

We are excited to share that Reserve Deputy Michael Fatland received the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) Sheriff’s Volunteer of the Year Award presented to him at the 134^th Annual MSA Winter Conference and Awards Banquet in Alexa...

MN Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Recipients Named

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen is pleased to announce four local awardees of the Annual Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Law Enforcement Scholarship.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the members offer their congratulations to Erik Eichstadt of ...

Sheriff’s Office’s 2019 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest Winners Announced

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen is excited to announce the winners of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2019 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest.  Congratulations to Maxtin Heng (age 7) of...

Morris A. Miller Awards Presented at 11/19/2019 County Board Meeting

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, two Scott County Sheriff’s Office deputies, five emergency medical responders from Allina Health, and a local Scott County resident were honored with the Scott County Morris Miller Health Hero Award for their excel...

Plane Crash in Louisville Township

On November 23, 2019, at approximately 3:57 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a single engine plane that had collided with a power line, become entangled, and was suspended upside down in the 2500 blo...

Speed limit changes along MNTH 21 between Jordan and New Prague

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently made speed limit changes for portions of MNTH 21 between New Prague and Jordan.  [Please see the map below for information regarding these changes.]

These changes are the result of a stat...

Annual Sheriff's Office Citizens' Academy - 2020 Registration Open

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the 2020 Citizens’ Academy.

“The Scott County Sheriff’s Office continuously strives to enhance the relationship between our Deputies and the community,” said Sheriff Luke Hennen. “The Citizens...

Residential Fire – Louisville Township

On November 3, 2019 at 3:48 pm, Scott County Dispatch received a call of a residential house fire on the 13xxx block of Oaklawn Drive in Louisville Township. 

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed the garage of a single famil...

Sheriff's Office 2019 Greeting Card Design Contest

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2019 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

Sheriff Luke Hennen is again searching for creative kids to help design the artwork for its 2019 ‘Season&...

Youth Snowmobile Training - Registration NOW OPEN

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is once again offering free Snowmobile Field Training on December 7^th and December 8^th, 2019 for kids ages 11 to 15 at the Regional Training Facility in Jordan.  This field training covers state laws, h...

Missing Vulnerable Adult - UPDATED ***LOCATED***

****UPDATE****LOCATED****

10/3/2019:  Detectives with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office located Michael David Bear Grossoehme this morning at the Salvation Army in Minneapolis.  Arrangements are being made to reunite him with his family.

W...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Credit River Twp

On October 1, 2019, at 3:53 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Eagle Creek Avenue near the intersection of Pheasant Ridge Road in Credit River Township.

Initial investigat...

Speed limit changes go into effect on portion of Highway 282

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDot) recently announced speed limit changes for a portion of Highway 282 in Scott County.

At the end of September, the portion of roadway on Highway 282 from Minnesota Valley Electric Drive (County Road 10) out...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office is now offering ATV Safety Training

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is now offering a free Hands-on ATV Safety Training on October 20, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for kids ages 10 to 15 at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club in Prior Lake.  This half-day class fulfil...

Body Located in Minnesota River - Belle Plaine

On September 5, 2019, at approximately 7:42 a.m., a body was located in the Minnesota River approximately 500 yards from the location of the unoccupied boat that was found near Belle Plaine on September 2, 1019.

Positive identification and an official caus...

Incident on Minnesota River – Shakopee

On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 8:57 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with officers from the Shakopee Police Department, were dispatched to an unoccupied, partially submerged boat located on the Minnesota River near the Hi...

Incident on Minnesota River - Belle Plaine UPDATE

September 3, 2019 - Search efforts resumed this morning for the missing boater whose unoccupied boat was located yesterday on the Minnesota River near Belle Plaine.  The missing boater is identified as Bruce Copenhaver* (62) of Watertown...

Incident on Minnesota River - Belle Plaine

On September 2, 2019, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an unoccupied boat located on the Minnesota River near Belle Plaine. 

Witnesses advised they located a running, unoccupied boat near the s...

Domestic Assault Arrest in Prior Lake

On August 14^, 2019, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a request by the Prior Lake Police Department to investigate a report of an alleged domestic assault that had occurred at the 14XXX block of Wilds Path NW, Prior Lake earlier that mor...

Scott County Sheriff Deputies to Begin Using Vitals™ App

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office just recently implemented the Vitals™ App, a phone application that provides deputies with helpful information about vulnerable individuals they may encounter to create safer, more informed interaction...

2019 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program

Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2019. The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund awarding up to fifteen (15) $600 scholarshi...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office to Host Sensory-Friendly Safety Day

Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) may be more likely to seek or accept help from law enforcement personnel and other emergency responders if they have already met in a friendly, non-emergency setting.

This is the idea b...

Scott County to Hold Public Input Meeting on Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

A public meeting regarding an update to the Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) will be held on:

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Regional Training Facility

17706 Valley View Drive

Jordan, MN  55352

The Multi-Hazard Mitigatio...

July 15th Severe Weather in Scott County

On July 15, 2019, prior to the storms arriving in the area, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management division activated its trained weather spotters at approximately 5:30 p.m.  Belle Plaine Fire Department was also activat...

Sheriff’s Office invites neighborhoods to register for Night to Unite

Night to Unite is held annually on the first Tuesday in August.  The 2019 event is Tuesday, August 6th, with most neighborhood events being scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.   

Residents are encouraged to turn on outside ...

Registration for Sheriff’s Office Annual Youth Fishing Derby Opens Soon

Every summer, local kids join dozens of Scott County deputies, police officers, fire fighters and emergency medical personnel in fishing boats for a day of fun and fishing! Kids aged 10 to 15, who live in or attend school in Scott County, will have the op...

Residential Fire – Helena Township

On June 21, 2019 at 1:04 pm, Scott County Dispatch received a call of a residential house fire on the 22000 block of Baseline Boulevard in Helena Township.  

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed a single family residence on ...

June 4th Scott County Heavy Wind Event

Yesterday, prior to the storms arriving in the Scott county area, Scott County Emergency Management activated its trained weather spotters.  Belle Plaine Fire Department was also activated for weather spotting. 

At approximately 4:16 p.m....

Residential Fire – Jackson Township

On May 20, 2019 at 8:47 pm, police and fire were dispatched to a residential fire on the 700 block of Fern Lane in Jackson Township. 

Upon arriving, first responders witnessed a single family residence on fire.  The fire was contained and...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recently renewed its partnership with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, a tip line that allows citizens to anonymously provide crime information to law enforcement.

“Citizens in the community are considered ...

Donation from Shakopee Jaycees

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recently received a $2,000 donation from the Shakopee Jaycees toward the purchase of equipment for the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) in the Scott County Jail.  The donation will allow us to outfit t...

Dog Shot in Belle Plaine Township UPDATE

On May 10th 2019 a person came forward and identified himself/herself as the person who shot the white male German Shepard in Belle Plaine Township.  This person is cooperating with law enforcement.

This case will be forwarded to the Scott County ...

Dog Shot in Belle Plaine Township

On May 6, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Scott County Dispatch was notified of a dog that was located with apparent gunshot wounds in a ditch near the 27000 block of Church Avenue in Belle Plaine Township.

Upon arrival, the responding deputy located a ...

Boating Incident – Pleasant Lake

On May 5, 2019, at approximately 8:48 p.m., Scott County deputies were advised to respond to Pleasant Lake in Helena Township in reference to people yelling for help.  Local residents began searching the lake in canoes as deputies were en route. ...

Planting Season and Roadway Safety

With temperatures on the rise, more farmers will be in their fields, which means slow-moving farm equipment will also be on Scott County roadways.  “We want to encourage drivers to be mindful, slow down, and share the road, which will n...

Residential Fire - Credit River Township

On April 17, 2019 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Scott County Dispatch was notified of a power outage and smoke at a house located in the 6000 block of White Drive in Credit River Township. 

When emergency responders arrived on scene, they observed ...

Residential Fire – Cedar Lake Township

On April 17, 2019 at approximately 11:50 a.m., Scott County Dispatch was notified of a house fire located in the 22000 block of Balsa Circle in Cedar Lake Township. 

When emergency responders arrived on scene, they observed smoke and flames emitti...

FLOODING UPDATE - PRESS RELEASE #5 from Jordan Police Department

UPDATE – FLOODING - PRESS RELEASE #5 from Jordan Police Department – For Immediate Release

Sand Creek water levels spiked quickly last night peaking around 9:00 pm at approximately 11.8 feet, the highest peak since the water level reach...

FLOODING UPDATE - PRESS RELEASE #2 from Jordan Police Department

UPDATE – FLOODING - PRESS RELEASE #2 from Jordan Police Department – For Immediate Release

The Jordan Police Department and Scott County Emergency Management along with public works departments are continued to work on a solution for cl...

Fatal Snowmobile Crash - Updated Report

On March 3, 2019, at approximately 4:27 p.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a snowmobile crash with injuries at the intersection of 280th Street West (Highway 19) and Lehnert Lane in Blakeley Township.  

Deputies responded ...

Fatal Snowmobile Crash

On March 3, 2019, at approximately 4:27 p.m., Scott County Dispatch Center advised deputies to respond to the intersection of 280th Street West and Lehnert Lane in Blakeley Township for a snowmobile crash with injuries.

Initial investigation shows that a b...

Spring Lake Township Structure Fire

On February 10, 2019 at 6:26 am, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Prior Lake Fire Department were dispatched to a house fire on the 19000 block of Mushtown Road in Spring Lake Township. 

Upon arriving, first responders advised t...

Morris A. Miller Health Hero Award Presented for Life-Saving Actions

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen presented four individuals with the Morris A. Miller Health Hero Award during the January 15^th Scott County Board of Commissioners Meeting.  Citizen William Turgi along with Scott County Sheriff Sergeant Robert Ry...

Luke Hennen Sworn In as Scott County Sheriff

Jordan native Luke Hennen completed his oath of office during Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Scott County Board of Commissioners.  The oath marks the beginning of Luke Hennen’s first full-term as Scott County Sheriff. &n...

K-9 Floyd Completes Narcotic Detection Training

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is
pleased to announce K-9 Floyd has completed Narcotic Detector training.  The addition of K-9 Floyd, a BelgianMalinois, was made possible by a generous donation from a private Scott County...

2018 'Season's Greetings' Card Contest Winner

Today, Scott County Luke Hennen announced the winner of the second
annual Sheriff’s Office ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest.    “We were thrilled with the level ofinte...

Annual Sheriff's Office Citizens' Academy - 2019 Registration Open

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the 2019 Citizens’ Academy.

“The Scott County Sheriff’s Office continuously strives to enhance the relationship between our Deputies and the community,” said Sheriff Luke Hennen. “The Citizens...

Death Investigation - Arrest Update

November 6, 2018 (SAND CREEK TWP) – Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today that an arrest has been made regarding the death of an 17-month old* female in Sand Creek Township that occurred on August 26, 2018.  

Due to the comple...

Rocks in Roadway - UPDATE

October 29, 2018 (CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP) - A suspect has been identified in the October 17, 2018 incident involving rocks in the roadway near the intersection of 217^Th Street East and Dakota Avenue in Credit River Township.  This individual is a ...

Sheriff's Office 2018 Greeting Card Design Contest

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2018 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

Sheriff Luke Hennen is again searching for creative kids to help design the artwork for its 2018 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card. The winning entry will be used on the front ...

Youth Snowmobile Training - Registration NOW OPEN

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is once again offering free snowmobile field training on December 8^th and 9^th for kids ages 11 to 15 at the Regional Training Facility in Jordan.  State law requires anyone born after Dec. 31, 1976, to ...

2017 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Contest Winner

Today, Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced the winner of the first annual Sheriff's Office 'Season's Greetings' Card Design Contest.  "We were thrilled with the level of interest that this challenge inspired," Sheriff Hennen said...

Sheriff's Office Greeting Card Design Contest

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is searching for creative kids to help design the artwork for its 2017 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card. The winning entry will be used on the fro...

Suspect Arrested on Suspicion of Criminal Vehicular Homicide

F O R   I M M E D I A T E   R E L E A S E

October 4, 2017 – Shakopee,  Minnesota:  Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar and Scott
County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today that an arrest has be...

Annual Youth Catfish Derby

QUESTION: “What do cops, kids and catfish have in common?”  

ANSWER:  “One fun-filled day on the Minnesota River!”  

Are you a youth 12 - 16 years of age who lives...

**LOCATED** Missing Juveniles

On Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. the Scott County Sheriff’sOffice was notified that the missing juveniles had been located in Maricopa
County, Arizona.  The Juveniles wereunharmed and safe.  The p...

Scott County Recognized by the National Weather Service as "StormReady"

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that the National Weather Service has recognized Scott County as a StormReady community. Scott County Emergency Management Director, Captain Scott Haas, accepted the StormReady designation...

Firearm Permits - Application Information

Community Event Requests

Request the Sheriff’s Office participation with your neighborhood special drive-by events

Records/Data Requests - Online Request

Sign up for CodeRED

CodeRED, is a high-speed telephone emergency notification service allowing public safety agencies the ability to deliver pre-recorded information to targeted areas within the county.