Bloomington Busted Mugshots
Bloomington busted mugshots are held at the Hennepin County jail in Minneapolis, since Bloomington does not have its own city jail. With about 89,000 people, Bloomington is one of the larger suburbs in the Twin Cities metro area. The Bloomington Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests, but every person taken into custody gets transported to the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center for booking. That is where the mugshot gets taken and the charges are entered into the system. This page covers how to search for busted mugshots from Bloomington and what records you can access online.
Bloomington Overview
Hennepin County Jail and Bloomington Arrests
Bloomington relies on the Hennepin County jail for all bookings. There is no city jail. When the Bloomington Police Department makes an arrest, the person gets transported to the county facility in downtown Minneapolis at 350 South 5th Street. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and all intake procedures.
During booking, staff record personal details, take fingerprints, and snap a booking photo. That mugshot becomes public data under Minnesota Statute 13.82, subd. 26. The charges, arrest date, and other basic details are public too. The Bloomington Police Department's own policy manual notes that prisoners with certain conditions, such as suicidal behavior or violent tendencies, get transported directly to the county jail without delay.
Call (612) 348-5112 to check on someone at the Hennepin County jail. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and provide basic booking information.
| Facility | Hennepin County Adult Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| Phone | (612) 348-5112 |
| Sheriff Website | hennepinsheriff.org |
Bloomington Police Department
The Bloomington Police Department is based at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431. The main phone number is (952) 563-4900. Officers handle all law enforcement duties within city limits, including patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement.
For police report requests, contact the department at the number above. Bloomington PD keeps records of all incidents and arrests that happen in the city. These reports often have more detail than what shows up on a jail roster. You can get copies of reports by visiting the station or calling in. There may be a copy fee, but under Minn. Stat. 13.03, the charge cannot exceed 25 cents per page for standard copies.
Visit bloomingtonmn.gov/police for more about the department's programs and services.
Bloomington arrests appear on the Hennepin County jail roster after booking.
How to Search Bloomington Busted Mugshots
Since Bloomington arrests go to the Hennepin County jail, the county jail roster is the first place to check. Go to jailroster.hennepin.us to search for current inmates. The roster shows names, booking photos, charges, and bail amounts. It updates regularly but only shows people currently in custody. Once someone is released, they drop off the list.
Court records give you the legal side of the story. Use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) to search Hennepin County District Court cases. Enter a name or case number to pull up charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries. MCRO is free and covers every district court in Minnesota.
The Hennepin County Attorney case search focuses on adult felony cases. If a Bloomington arrest led to felony charges, you can track the case through this tool.
For criminal history going back years, the BCA criminal history search holds conviction data. Per Minn. Stat. 13.87, conviction records stay in the public system for 15 years after the sentence ends. The DOC Public Viewer covers offenders under state prison supervision.
Bloomington Mugshot Laws
Mugshots from Bloomington arrests are public records. Minn. Stat. 13.82, subd. 26, classifies booking photographs as public data. There are narrow exceptions for juveniles, undercover officers, and certain protected individuals. But for the typical adult arrest, the booking photo is available to anyone who asks.
Basic arrest data is public as well. This includes the time, date, and place of the arrest, the charges, and the identity of the arresting agency. Criminal investigative data stays confidential while an investigation is active. After it closes, much of the information opens up to the public.
People who want to seal their arrest records can petition for expungement under Chapter 609A. Waiting periods range from two years for misdemeanors to five years for certain felonies. Offenses that require predatory offender registration under Minn. Stat. 243.166 are permanently excluded from expungement.
Statewide Tools for Bloomington Records
Beyond the county systems, several state-level tools help with record searches. VINELink sends alerts when an inmate's status changes at the Hennepin County jail. Sign up to get notified by phone, email, or text when someone is released or transferred. It is free to use.
The DOC predatory offender registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us lists Level III sex offenders publicly. The BCA also maintains a separate predatory offender database. These tools help communities stay aware of registered offenders living nearby.
Minnesota's criminal justice data system is governed by the Government Data Practices Act, Chapter 13. This law determines what records are public and what stays private. For Bloomington residents, it means you have the right to inspect public arrest data at no charge. If you want copies, fees are set by statute. The system is designed to balance public safety with individual privacy. Understanding these rules makes it easier to know what you can and cannot get when searching for busted mugshots from Bloomington.
Hennepin County Busted Mugshots
Bloomington is in Hennepin County. All arrest records and jail bookings flow through the county system. For a broader look at Hennepin County resources, jail data, and court access, see the county page.