Did you work on the frontline during the COVID peacetime emergency?

You may be eligible for Frontline Worker Payments benefits.  Applications are open June 8 - July 22 2022!  

Minnesota Frontline Worker Pay

To thank those Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, Gov...

Free and fair elections matter.

Free and fair elections matter.  That’s why we’re looking for people of all political affiliations – and even those with no affiliation – to serve as election judges for election days and also on the absentee ballot board this summer and fall. &a...

Family Journey to Minnesota

It takes teamwork to build a new home and run a farm. Explore the historic 1857 farm at The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park with your family in this private guided program. Try hands-on activities to discover the stories of immigrant fam...

Nature Journaling

At Cleary Lake Regional Park, come practice your nature observation skills through nature journaling. Join us for a gentle nature walk, discover the benefits of nature journaling, and then create your own! Nature journaling will activate your senses, enga...

Family Canoeing

At Cleary Lake Regional Park, you can learn canoeing safety and paddling technique with your family. Equipment provided. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by two days prior. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. This program is for ages 8+ and ...

Village Sampler Guided Tour

June 25 (10-11 AM or 3-4 PM)

June 26 (10-11 AM or 3-4 PM)

July 2 (10-11 AM or 3-4 PM) 

July 3 (10-11 AM or 3-4 PM)

July 9 (10-11 AM or 3-4 PM)

At The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park, you can take a guided tour inside several of the p...

Meet the Farm Animals

At The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park, take a walk with a historical interpreter to meet furry, fluffy, and feathered farm animals throughout the park. Learn about historic farming in the Minnesota River Valley. Cost is $5 and there is ...

Museum by Mail KIDS!

The Scott County Historical Society and the Scott County/U of M 4H is partnering up this year on a new program called Museum by Mail KIDS! Every other month throughout 2022, receive a special package for your child exploring life in Scott County over a ce...

Taylor Beuch Sentenced on Second Degree Murder Conviction

Taylor Beuch was sentenced after pleading guilty to Second Degree Intentional Murder.  Beuch was ordered to serve 300 months in prison.

Cesar Cervantes-Montoya Charged with Murder

Cesar Cervantes-Montoya is charged with Second Degree Murder.  The victim died from ligature strangulation and blunt force trauma.  Cervantes-Montoya admitted to hitting the victim multiple times in the face and head with a hammer. &...

David Weatherhead Charged with Manslaughter

David Weatherhead is charged with three counts of Second Degree Manslaughter in connection with the death of a disabled child for whom he was the sole home healthcare nurse at the time of the child’s unexpected death.  During Weatherhea...

Alexis Saborit Indicted for Premeditated Murder

Alexis Saborit was indicted by grand jury for First Degree Premeditated Intentional Murder of his girlfriend.  Saborit faces life in prison without parole if convicted.  Saborit is being held in jail on $4 million bail.

Austin Herbst and Connie Herbst plead guilty in connection to Murder

Austin Herbst and his mother, Connie Herbst have both pleaded guilty in connection to Murder.  Austin Herbst pleaded guilty to Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder of his father.  Austin Herbst was sentenced to 150 months in prison. ...

Alexis Saborit Charged with Intentional Murder

Alexis Saborit is charged with Second Degree Intentional Murder of his girlfriend.  Shakopee police located the suspected murder weapon, a machete, concealed in a bush near the scene of the crime.  Saborit admitted committing the murder ...

Highway 13 construction may impact access to HHW

Road closures

5 a.m. Mon, May 2 through mid-summer

• Hwy 13 is closed in both directions between Hwy 282 and the intersection of County Hwy 10
  • Regional detour:Hwy 282, Hwy 21 and Hwy 19 (PNG)
  • Detour for north Hwy 13:Hwy 13 to County Hwy 10 to Fairlawn Ave. back...

Scott County Library to eliminate overdue fines beginning March 1, 2022

Beginning March 1, 2022, Scott County Library will permanently eliminate daily late fines for overdue materials.  

This change supports the Library’s mission of creating welcoming environments where all residents can connect with resourc...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Employee Promotions

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen is pleased to announce Jail Corrections Officer Margaret Astrup and Jail Corrections Officer Kaylah Fryklund have been promoted to the rank of Jail Corrections Sergeant.  In their new roles, they will directly sup...

Body Recovered from Minnesota River in Shakopee

On June 25, 2022, at 10:59 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a body, that had been located by fishermen, floating in the Minnesota River upstream from The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park in S...

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

Night to Unite will take place on Tuesday, August 2nd, with most neighborhood events being scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.   

Night to Unite is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships. &...

Registration now open for Alcohol Awareness/Compliance Server Training

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with local retailers and organizations that sell alcoholic beverages by offering free Alcohol Awareness/Compliance Server Training to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors. 

Th...

Registration for Sheriff’s Office Annual Youth Fishing Derby Now Open

What began as a Community Orientated Policing project (COPS) for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the Fishing Derby has become an annual event that is now in its 23rd year.   Since the Fishing Derby started in 1999, over 1,000 local children ha...

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...

Sheriff's Office Asks Residents to Report Litter on Lakes

With less than a month to remove ice shelters from the lakes in Scott County (deadline is March 7, 2021), the Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to remove not only the shelters, but everything else that was brought onto the lake.  

It is illegal...

Former Chief Deputy retiring after lifelong public service career

After spending more than 48 years with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, former Chief Deputy David “Bones” Einertson officially retired January 14, 2022.  With a 50-year career in public service, Einertson considers...

Arrest made in suspected attempted murder

On January 19, 2022, at approximately 12:25 pm, Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a call requesting medical assistance for an unresponsive female at 9xxx Livery Lane in New Market Township.

Deputies and firefighters were dispatc...

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...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Employee Promotion

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen is pleased to announce the promotion of 911 Dispatcher Ashlee Sames to the rank of Dispatch Supervisor.  

Sames started her public safety career as a Dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office in 2007.  She has w...

Scott County Sheriff's Office Issues Ice Safety Reminder

There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice.

Ice thickness is highly variable at this time of year, and water can be so cold that an unexpected fall into water can be extremely dangerous.

Lakes and ponds that appear frozen are invitin...

Sheriff’s Office’s 2021 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to Lucy Hartmann, age 9, of Prior Lake for her winning design in the Scott County Sheriff's Office 5th annual 'Season's Greetings' Card Contest'!  Lucy’s artwork will be featu...

Registration now open for Sheriff's Office 2022 Community Academy

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in law enforcement?  The Scott County Sheriff’s Office invites Scott County community members and business owners to participate in our annual Sheriff’s Community Academy...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2021 Greeting Card Design Contest

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2021 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is holding our 5th Annual Greeting Card Design Contest and Sheriff Luke Hennen is inviting all Scott County childr...

SAFCOM turns 45!

In the fall of 1976, a group of Citizen Band radio operators approached then Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Tim O’Laughlin, with a proposal to serve as volunteers for the County in weather spotting.  That group became known as...

Sheriff urges drivers to use caution during harvest season

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry.  As farmers head out to their fields, drivers may need to add a few more minutes to their travel time in the event they encounter a t...

2021 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program

Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2021. The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund awarding of up to fifteen (15) $2,000 schol...

Structure Fire in New Market Township

On September 6, 2021 at 5:17 p.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch received a call of a barn on fire on the 27xxx block of Vernon Boulevard in New Market Township.  

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed a barn fully engulfed in fl...

Scott-Le Sueur Co farmers donate soy-based tires to Scott Co and Le Sueur Co Sheriff’s Offices

The Scott/Le Sueur County Soybean Growers Association recently presented checks to the Scott County and Le Sueur Sheriff’s Offices to purchase soy-based tires.  The donation was made possible with the help of the Minnesota Soybean Resea...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Employee Promotions

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen is pleased to announce the promotions of three Sheriff’s Office employees:  Corrections Officer Cassie Kelly has been promoted to Corrections Sergeant, Recreational Safety Deputy Jacob Edwinson to Patrol...

Registration for Sheriff’s Office Annual Youth Fishing Derby is now open

Since 1999, 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.  Every summer, local kids join dozens of Scott County deputies, fire f...

UPDATE: Road worker struck by vehicle in Spring Lake Township

Update to 6/28/2021 Press Release (Road worker struck by vehicle in Spring Lake Township)

On July 1, 2021, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner notified the Scott County Sheriff’s Office that the road construction worker who was struck ...

Road worker struck by vehicle in Spring Lake Township

On June 28, 2021, at 12:04 pm, Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a road worker who was struck by a vehicle just north of the intersection of Marschall Road (CR17) and 170th Street East (CR12) in Spring Lake Township...

Investing in Kids Will Help Prevent Crime

This month, Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen became a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, an anti-crime organization of over 5,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors nationwide.  For 25 years, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members have spoken ...

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

Night to Unite is back in 2021 and will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd, with most neighborhood events being scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.  Night to Unite encourages neighborhoods to join the national celebration and participate in ...

Structure fire in Cedar Lake Township

On June 11, 2021 at 5:07 p.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch received a call of a pole shed on fire on the 26xxx block of Baseline Avenue in Cedar Lake Township.  

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed a pole shed fully engulfed ...

New regulations for panfish in effect on Prior Lake

New sunfish and crappie limits went into effect March 1, 2021 on 94 Minnesota lakes, including Prior Lake (Upper and Lower).  The new regulations lower limits on specific waters as part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ ...

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...

Speed limit changes along Highway 169 south of Shakopee starting in May

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently made speed limit changes for portions of Minnesota Trunk Highway (MNTH) 169 in Louisville and Jackson Townships that are scheduled to take place in early May.  

The existing 55 mile per h...

Barn Fire – Blakeley Township

On April 19, 2021 at 2:42 pm, Scott County Dispatch received a call of a barn on fire on the 23xxx block of Oakcrest Trail in Blakeley Township.  

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed the corner of a large barn on fire. &...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Employee Promotions

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen is pleased to announce the promotions of two Sheriff’s Office employees.  Assistant Jail Administrator Lieutenant Scott Rettke has been selected to be the new Captain in the Jail Division and Jail Sergea...

Prevent Mail and Package Theft

The Scott County Sheriff Office has taken several reports of mail theft and package theft throughout the county.  We are asking residents to be the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods and report any suspicious activity, such as people walking or...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Belle Plaine Township

On March 2, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Union Hill Blvd North of Delaware Ave. in Belle Plane Township.

Initial investigation indicates that a 2007 Hyunda...

City of Credit River Policing Contract

Credit River Township is scheduled to transition into a city this spring and their officials have decided to contract with the Scott Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services to its nearly 6,000 residents.  

The contract offic...

Sheriff's Office receives Guardians of the Flame Award

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is excited to share that we were selected as a recipient of the 2020 Guardians of the Flame Award!  This award is normally presented at the annual Minnesota Sheriff’s Association Conference bu...

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...

MN Sheriffs’ Association 2020 Scholarship Recipient Named

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

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Bryce Jo...

UPDATE: Assault with weapon in Sand Creek Township

Update to 12/21/2020 Press Release (Assault with weapon in Sand Creek Township):

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that the 23-year-old victim of a stabbing that occurred in Sand Creek Township on December 21, 2020 has ...

Inmate Dies in Scott County Jail

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office said today that a 44-year-old man, died while in custody at the Scott County Jail in Shakopee.

At approximately 3:46 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, during a routine inmate health and wellness check, Correcti...

Assault with weapon in Sand Creek Township

On December 21, 2020, at 3:03 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report that an individual had been stabbed with a knife on the 44xx block of Cedar Valley Lane in Sand Creek Township.

Officers from the Jordan Police Depar...

Scott County Sheriff's Office Issues Ice Safety Reminder

There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice.

Ice thickness is highly variable at this time of year, and water can be so cold that an unexpected fall into water can be extremely dangerous.

Lakes and ponds that appear frozen are inviting spots for ice skat...

Sheriff’s Office’s 2020 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to Elissa Westing, age 8, of New Prague for her winning design in the Scott County Sheriff's Office 4th annual 'Season's Greetings' Card Contest'!  Elissa’s artwork will be fe...

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...

2021 Scott County Sheriff’s Office Virtual Community Academy

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in law enforcement?  Now you can learn about it from the safety and comfort of your home!  

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office invites Scott County community members and bus...

Body Recovered from Minnesota River in Shakopee

On December 3, 2020, at 12:20 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a body that had been located floating in the Minnesota River near Huber Park at 150 Fillmore Street North in Shakopee.

Sheriff deputies, with the ...

Sheriff's Office receives drone donation

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office now has a drone to utilize in different types of situations thanks to a generous donation by Frandsen Bank & Trust in Jordan, MN.  The drone was presented to the Scott County Sheriff’s Off...

Pursuit and apprehension of stolen vehicle ends in Spring Lake Township

On November 19, 2020, at approximately 1:57 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch reported a stolen motor vehicle out of Carver County that was believed to be in the area of Cleary Lake Regional Park in Credit River Township.

The vehic...

Two Arrested in Death Investigation

Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today that two arrests were made regarding the death of 63-year-old Gary Albert Herbst of Elko New Market, MN.  Mr. Herbst was reported as a missing person to the Elko New Market Police Department in 201...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Sand Creek Township

On November 6, 2020, at 1:18 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Marystown Road, approximately one-half mile north of Highway 282 in Sand Creek Township.

Initial investigat...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2020 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2020 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

Sheriff Luke Hennen is again searching for creative kids to help design the artwork for its 2020 &...

Sheriff urges drivers to use caution during harvest season

Fall is in full swing, and while that may mean scenic drives to see the leaves changing colors, for others autumn is harvest time.  As farmers head out to their fields, drivers may need to add a few more minutes to their travel time in the event ...

Level III Predatory Offender Community Notification

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

Under the current public health guidelines relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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