Public service changes, effective 4:30 PM March 27

Governor Tim Walz issued a stay-at-home order for Minnesota effective Friday, March 27, at 11:59 p.m. through April 10. Only essential services will remain open.

What does this mean?

All driver’s license agents and deputy registrar offices must cl...

Stay at home order

Governor Tim Walz has now asked all Minnesotans to stay at home (as iis practical) as of Friday, March 27, effective 11:59 PM to help “slow down and buy time” to deal with the spread of COVID-19. This means, essentially, that the state...

Veterans Services still available.

Scott County Veterans Service Office wants to be certain that our former military service people and their families can access the services and benefits they need, even as the Scott County Government Center building itself remains closed.  Please...

All County Buildings Closed 3/18 - 4/01

Scott County will close all county buildings effective close of business today, March 17, to protect the safety of Scott County employees and residents.  This closure will remain in effect until at least Wednesday, April 1, 2020...

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 ...

Laurie Gregor Convicted of First Degree Assault Malicious Punishment of a Child

Laurie Gregor was convicted of felony First Degree Assault and two felony counts of Malicious Punishment of a Child after a fourteen day jury trial. Gregor assaulted the infant who suffered a traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, retinal hemorrhage, int...

Timothy Biby Sentenced on Attempted First Degree Murder Conviction

Timothy Biby was sentenced after being convicted of Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder.  Biby was ordered to serve 190 months in Prison and also ordered to pay $3,512.30 in restitution.

Ryan Shocinski Sentenced for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Ryan Shocinski was sentenced on one count of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a child under 16 years of age over whom Shocinski held a position of authority. Shocinski was ordered to serve 168 months in prison followed by a 10 year conditional re...

Rod Thompson Sentenced on 19 Felonies

Former Shakopee Public Schools superintendent, Rod Thompson, was sentenced on five felony counts of Theft by Swindle, thirteen counts of felony Embezzlement of Public Funds, and one count of Felony Receiving Stolen Property. Thompson was ordered to serve ...

Ryan Shocinski Convicted of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Ryan Shocinski was convicted following a four day court trial of two counts of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a child under 16 years of age over whom Shocinski held a position of authority and a significant relationship, as well as a count of S...

Sergey Balandin Convicted of First Degree Premeditated Murder

Sergey Balandin was convicted following a three week jury trial of First Degree Premeditated Murder, First Degree Murder while Committing Domestic Abuse, and Second Degree Intentional Murder for the violent killing of his girlfriend after an argument at t...

Timothy Biby Convicted of Attempted First Degree Murder

Biby used his vehicle to strike a motorcycle from behind that was traveling down the highway. He wrote a letter to his ex-wife confessing to intentionally hitting the motorcycle as he believed the rider was someone else. Sentencing is set for April 5, 201...

Rod Thompson Convicted of 19 Felonies

Former Shakopee Public Schools superintendent, Rod Thompson, pleaded guilty to five felony counts of Theft by Swindle, thirteen counts of felony Embezzlement of Public Funds, and one count of Felony Receiving Stolen Property. Thompson agreed to serve 24 m...

The Scott County HHW will be closed until at least May 4th

The Scott County HHW Facility will be closed until at least May 4th.  Please visit Scott County’s COVID-19 Response Page for more details: www.scottcountymn.gov/covid19

Spring cleaning is a ritual in MN, and with the current stay-at-home...

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...

Increased Traffic Enforcement on Highway 13

As our children return to school, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Prior Lake Police Department, and Minnesota State Patrol will be stepping up safety patrols along Highway 13, between County Road 21 and County Road 42, as a coordinated effort...

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 ...

MVEC Grant

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recently received a $3,500 grant from Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) toward the purchase of three new cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices.  These funds were made available by MVEC&...

Fatal Motorcycle Crash

On August 3, 2018, at approximately 8:16 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies, Shakopee Police Department and Allina Ambulance responded to a 911 call of a two vehicle crash with injuries at Old brick Yard Road and 130th Street West in Louisvil...

Death Investigation

On August 26, 2018, at approximately 4:41 p.m., Scott County Dispatch received a call of a child experiencing difficulty breathing on the 4xxx block of Morlock Drive in Sand Creek Township.  

Deputies and emergency responders were dispatched to th...

Criminal Sexual Conduct Suspect Arrested

On August 22, 2018, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a suspect was arrested in connection to a criminal sexual conduct incident that occurred on August 7, 2018 on the 17000 block of Valley View Drive in Sand Creek Township.With the assistance of the Eden Prair...

MN Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program

Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2018.  The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund awarding up to fifteen $600 schol...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - New Market Township

On July 26, 2018, at approximately 2:30 pm, Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies were responding to a driving complaint when the vehicle in question crashed near the intersection of Pillsbury Avenue (County Road 46) and Deuce Road (County Road 2) in ...

Flood Safety Advisory

As the Minnesota River continues to rise, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens about the dangers the flooding river could impose.After excessive rainfall in the southern portion of Minnesota, the Minnesota River has been steadil...

Registration for Sheriff’s Office Annual Youth Catfish 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 on the Minnesota River!  Up to 50 kids, ages 12 to 16, who live in or atte...

K9 Deputy Floyd Officially in Service

Last week, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s new K9 Deputy Floyd, a two-year-old purebred Belgian Malinois, graduated from the St. Paul Police K9 Unit Basic Canine Handlers Course (Police K9 Academy).  Deputy Floyd and his h...

National Night Out 2018

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Encourages Neighborhood Involvement as Crime Prevention Tool

Shakopee, MN – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office invites local residents and business owners to join neighborhoods across the state and nation to recognize...

Water Safety Advisory

Scott County is known for its many local lakes and the Minnesota River that make up our beautiful community.  May is National Water Safety Month and is the perfect time to ensure you and your family are prepared to spend a fun, safe day by the wa...

Driver in Fatal Rollover Sentenced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 May 21, 2018; Shakopee, Minnesota:  Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen and Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar announced today that Khalil Malik Watson, the driver that caused the single-vehicle rollover crash that kill...

Hit & Run Crash - ARREST UPDATE

May 10, 2018 (SHAKOPEE) –Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today that an arrest has been made regarding the hit and run crash in Credit River Township that occurred on April 29, 2018. Timothy Lee Biby (45), of St. Paul was arrested toda...

Hit & Run Crash - UPDATE

UPDATE:

The vehicle in question has been located.  It is a 1999 Honda Accord DX, blue in color.  No arrests have been made.  We would like to thank the public for their efforts in helping us attempt to locate the vehicle. The inv...

Hit & Run Crash

At approximately 11:00 pm on April 29, 2018, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a personal injury crash on 185^th St East (CR21) near Hobby Hills Trail in Credit River Township.

The reporting party, Grant Skluzacek (18) of Prior ...

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...

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