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Sheriff Luke Hennen Urges Motorists to Use Caution During Harvest Season

As harvest season approaches, Sheriff Luke Hennen is urging motorists to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when sharing the road with farm equipment. Harvest season is a busy time for farmers, and the presence of slow-moving machinery on the r...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotion of Phil Nawrocki to Captain

Sheriff Luke Hennen is pleased to announce the promotion of Phil Nawrocki from Detective Sergeant to the position of Captain of the Support and Services Division. He will replace Captain Jeff Swedin, who is retiring at the end of September after 29 years ...

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

Night to Unite will take place on Tuesday, August 1st, 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. &...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Sand Creek Township

On May 25, 2023, at 8:43 pm, Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the 18xxx block of Valley View Drive in Sand Creek Township.

Initial investigation indicates that a 2014 Jeep Wra...

Sheriff's Office Launches Life Jacket Loaner Station at Sand Point Beach on Prior Lake

May is National Water Safety Month and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office is proud to join the nationwide effort to raise awareness about water safety and promote responsible boating practices.  In line with this initiative, Sheriff Luke...

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 24th year.   Since the Fishing Derby started in 1999, thousands of local children ...

Scott County Sheriff's Office Urges Caution on Roadways During Spring Planting Season

As spring planting season begins, the Scott County Sheriff's Office is urging motorists to use extra caution on the roads and highways. With an increase in farm equipment and tractors on the roadways, it is important for drivers to be aware and t...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Spring Lake Township

On March 2, 2023, at 3:08 p.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Panama Avenue (CR23), south of 190th Street East (CR68) in Spring Lake Township.

The preliminary investigation in...

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 6, 2023), the Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to remove not only the shelters, but everything else that was brought onto the lake.  

It ...

MN Sheriffs’ Association 2022 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 Brian Born, who was selected...

12/28 UPDATE: Death investigation in New Market Township

December 28, 2022 update:

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Officer has formally identified the body found in New Market Township on December 23, 2022, as 34-year old Alexander Stenberg of Bloomington, Minnesota.

Through the initial investiga...

Death investigation in New Market Township

On December 23, 2022, at 8:47 a.m., the Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a body located near the northbound exit ramp from County Road 2 (260^th Street East/Deuce Road) onto Interstate 35 in New Market Townsh...

Sheriff's Office now accepting applications for 2023 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...

Sheriff’s Office’s 2022 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to Hank Jensen, a 4th grader at Jordan Elementary School, for his winning design in the Scott County Sheriff's Office 6th annual 'Season's Greetings' Card Contest'!  Hank's art...

MSA Life Saving Award Announcement

Sheriff Luke Hennen presented Deputy Amy Weckman, Dr. Andrew Stevens of Credit River, and Ian Brekhus of Prior Lake each with a Life Saving Award from the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) during their annual Winter Conference on December 5,...

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...

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2022 Greeting Card Design Contest

Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s 2022 ‘Season’s Greetings’ Card Design Contest

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 6th Annual Greeting Card Desi...

Minnesota Crime Prevention Association’s (MNCPA) Business of the Year Award

On October 6, 2022, Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen and Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate presented the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association’s (MNCPA) Business of the Year Award to Shakopee Cub Foods Grocery Store manager, Paul Breiter. &nb...

Death investigation in Elko New Market Township

On October 7, 2022, at 7:51 a.m., the Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a body located on the 11xxx block of 275^th Street East in New Market Township.

Deputies were dispatched to the scene where they located t...

Structure fire in Louisville Township

On September 22, 2022, at 7:20 p.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch received a call of a garage on fire on the 13xxx block of Steve Drive in Louisville Township.  

Police and fire were dispatched and upon arrival, witnessed a large, detached garage ful...

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.  Each year, there are hundreds of crashes on rural roads that involve farm equipment.  

“As farmers head out to the...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Cedar Lake Township

On September 10, 2022, at 12:49 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on 240th Street East, just west of Cedar Lake Drive in Cedar Lake Township.

Upon arrival, deputies observed...

2022 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program

Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2022. The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund awarding of up to twenty (20) $2,000 scholarships for...

Body Recovered from Lake O’Dowd in Shakopee

On September 4, 2022, at 7:36 a.m., the Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a body located by a fisherman, floating near a pier on the north side of Lake O’Dowd in Shakopee.

Sheriff deputies, with the assista...

UPDATE - Parental Abduction in Shakopee

August 31, 2022, Shakopee, Minnesota – Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today that both parties related to the parental abduction that occurred at the Scott County Government Center on August 30, 2022, have been located. &...

Parental Abduction in Shakopee

On August 30, 2022, at approximately 12:38 pm, Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a parental abduction of a child at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee.  It was found that 9-month-old Jahki Fores...

Structure fire in Cedar Lake Township

On August 20, 2022 at 4:04 p.m., Scott County 911 Dispatch received a call of a house on fire on the 26xxx block of Prairie Rose Ct in Cedar Lake Township.  

Firefighters were later able to extinguish the fire; however, the house sustained substan...

Juvenile bicyclist struck and killed by vehicle in Cedar Lake Township

On July 1, 2022, at 7:14 pm, Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of an unresponsive bicyclist who had been struck by a vehicle and found near Zachary Avenue and 260th Street East (CR2) in Cedar Lake Township.

Police and f...

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 Research & ...

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 Sergeant,...

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...