Access Blaine Booking Releases
Blaine booking releases are public arrest records from the Blaine Police Department, processed through the Anoka County Jail. Blaine is the largest city in Anoka County, and all city arrests are booked at the county jail on Jackson Street in Anoka. You can search the Anoka County inmate locator online to find who is currently in custody. Blaine PD also publishes police report information on its website. This page explains how to access booking records, what data is public under Minnesota law, and how to track a case through the state court system.
Blaine Overview
Blaine Police Department
The Blaine Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. After an arrest, the person is transported to the Anoka County Jail in Anoka. Blaine PD publishes police reports and has records available through the city website.
| Agency | Blaine Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449 |
| Phone | 763-785-6168 |
| Police Reports | Blaine Police Reports |
Source: blainemn.gov - Police Reports
The Blaine police reports page on the city website has information on how to request reports and access public safety records. Contact the department by phone at 763-785-6168 or visit during business hours. Under Minn. Stat. 13.82, arrest data is public and must be released when requested. The department has 10 business days to respond to formal written data requests.
For incident reports, you typically need the date of the incident, the address or general location, and any case number you have. Accident reports require similar information. Basic arrest data like name, charges, and arrest date is available as soon as the person is booked, without a formal request.
Anoka County Jail - Blaine Booking Records
All Blaine arrests go to the Anoka County Jail on Jackson Street in the city of Anoka. The Anoka County Sheriff operates this facility and maintains an online inmate locator that anyone can use for free. If you want to know if someone from a Blaine arrest is in custody right now, the inmate locator is the fastest way to check.
| Facility | Anoka County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303 |
| Phone | 763-324-5100 |
| Inmate Locator | Anoka County Inmate Locator |
The Anoka County inmate locator lets you search by name to find current inmates. Results show booking date, charges, and custody status. Blaine Police Department arrests appear in the locator with Blaine PD listed as the arresting agency. The locator is updated as people are booked in and released. Call the jail at 763-324-5100 if you need information not shown in the online search.
Note: Booking records reflect charges at the time of arrest. The Anoka County Attorney reviews each case and may change the charges. A booking entry does not mean the person was convicted of anything.
What Blaine Booking Records Contain
Blaine arrest records follow Minn. Stat. 13.82, the state law that governs what law enforcement must make public when an arrest happens. This applies to all Minnesota agencies including the Blaine Police Department and the Anoka County Sheriff.
Public data in a Blaine booking release includes:
- Full name of the person arrested
- Date and time of arrest
- Location of the arrest
- Charges at the time of booking
- Arresting officer information
- Bail or bond amount if set
- Case or incident number
Some data stays private. Victim names in certain cases, active investigative details, and juvenile records are not public. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers corrections and detention data. County jail operations follow Minn. Stat. 641.05.
State Tools for Blaine Arrest Records
After a Blaine arrest, these state systems help you follow the case through the legal process.
VINE Notifications
VINE covers the Anoka County Jail and all other Minnesota county jails. It's free. Call 1-877-664-8463 or visit vinelink.com. Search for a current inmate or sign up for alerts when their status changes.
Minnesota Court Records Online
Blaine cases are heard in Anoka County District Court, 10th Judicial District. After charges are filed, the case appears in MCRO at mncourts.gov. MCRO is free and public. Search by name or case number for docket entries and hearing dates.
BCA Criminal History
The BCA at chs.state.mn.us shows statewide conviction records. Use this to check if a prior Blaine arrest led to a conviction in Minnesota. Public searches show conviction data only. Full records need authorization.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Minnesota cities also have booking release information available.
Anoka County Booking Releases
All Blaine arrests are booked through the Anoka County Sheriff. Visit the county page for complete jail roster access and additional resources.