The Dodge County Warrants Unit was created in the summer of 2006 by Sheriff Gary D. Thompson and Chief Deputy Jim Trihey as a proactive approach to confront the ever-increasing number of outstanding arrest warrants in Dodge County. Each year the number of warrants in Dodge County increases; however, this increase is also proportional to the increases in traffic and criminal courts.

Several different resources were developed to aid in the apprehension of fugitives. One very beneficial resource has been the creation of high quality digital color booking photographs through our booking system. These photographs, coupled with research data compiled by the unit, are placed with the working copy of the warrant.

Other databases that are helpful in locating suspects include Minnesota Department of Public Safety – Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Statewide Supervision System (SSS), and Minnesota Repository of Arrest Photographs (MRAP). Dodge County deputies also frequently exchange information with other agencies on wanted individuals.

The Warrants Division also conducts unannounced “sweeps”, which are executed in targeted areas. These are well organized and held in conjunction with members of the Dodge County Sheriff’s ENTRY Team and other local, Federal and State agencies. These “sweeps” are successful because they allow law enforcement personnel to remove offenders from the streets and keep them from evading the court system.

The Warrants Division also is responsible for maintaining the Most Wanted offenders with active warrants on our website, as well as following up on any leads submitted by phone or email.

The Deputy assigned to Warrants is Deputy Scott Rose. You can contact Deputy Rose at his direct line at 507-635-6282 or by email at scott.rose@co.dodge.mn.us.