Olmsted County Sheriff's Office

06/12/2026

Join the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) and City of Rochester, MN Police Department (RPD) as we celebrate Night to Unite, a community-building event that coincides with National Night Out.

Millions of people across the country will come together on Tuesday, August 4, to promote neighborhood unity and police-community partnerships in pursuit of safer communities.

Neighbors are encouraged to organize gatherings and register them at RochOlmstedUnite.com by Tuesday, July 28. Law enforcement officers from RPD or OCSO will visit as many neighborhood celebrations as possible. Other first responders, including the Rochester Fire Department, will also be visiting neighborhoods.

Police Chief Jim Franklin shares, “Building a safer community starts with knowing your neighbors. Night to Unite is a prime opportunity to come together and strengthen our connections in support of a safer Rochester.”

Kevin Torgerson, Olmsted County Sheriff, adds, "The goals of Night to Unite and our Sheriff's Office mission statement are intertwined, to promote and protect the well-being, safety, and security of all people in our community. We look forward to joining with our friends and neighbors again this year to work towards those common goals here in Olmsted County. We will see you in your neighborhood on August 4!"

Night to Unite is traditionally held on the first Tuesday in August.

Sponsored by: Custom Alarm

06/11/2026

Morning round of showers and storms will continue to move through the region with some damaging wind potential in parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. These storms may impact the storms this afternoon. It continues to look like the greatest risk will be across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin as surface low moves through this afternoon. The severe weather threat will move east quickly this evening.

06/10/2026

Huge congratulations to all of our K9 teams who certified at the 2026 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 18 K9 Trials this week, while we hosted the event right here in Olmsted County!

A special shout-out to these duos:

• Deputy Heeren and K9 Bruno – 4th Place Overall
• Deputy Sedarski and K9 Hutch – 2nd Place in Evidence Search
• Corporal Schmidt and K9 Axel – 2nd Place in Apprehension

We're incredibly proud of the dedication, skill, and service these teams bring to our community every day.

Thanks to the Olmsted-Rochester Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation for their continued support!

06/10/2026

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office features five individuals with outstanding warrants each week to raise awareness and gather information on their locations. To settle these warrants, the listed individuals must appear in court before a judge. Turning themselves in is the best course of action. This post highlights individuals wanted as of June 10, 2026. If you view it any time after that date, the warrant listed in the post could be settled.

All the individuals featured have arrest warrants, and charges vary in severity. Remember, these warrants are issued by judges after an individual fails to appear for a court date or fails to comply with a court order. As the Sheriff's Office, we are the arm of the court responsible for warrant service.

Please do not try to apprehend these individuals. If you have information that could help locate those featured, please email us at [email protected] or call 507-328-6830 during business hours or 507-328-6800 after 5 p.m. and on weekends.

This week's featured individuals:

Jeramiah Duty Lanz
Height: 5-09
Weight: 220 pounds
Charges: Felony - 5th Degree Drug Possession

Radwan Abdulkadir Ali Hassan
Height: 6-0
Weight: 155 pounds
Charges: Felony - 5th Degree Drug Possession

Miles Anthony Henson
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Charges: Felony - 5th Degree Drug Possession, GM Probation Violation x2

Samaria Antoinette Stumpf
Height: 5-07
Weight: 178 pounds
Charges: Gross Misdemeanor - 5th Degree Drug Possession

Dustin Bennett Sandlin
Height: 5-9
Weight: 170 pounds
Charges: Felony - Theft of Motor Vehicle

Learn more about warrants: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/sheriffs-office/about-arrest-warrants

06/10/2026

Given the chance of severe weather today, we wanted to provide some reminders about the Olmsted County outdoor warning sirens.

Sirens are activated under the following conditions:

1. Tornado Warnings (issued by the National Weather Service, whether radar-indicated or confirmed by trained spotters or public safety personnel)

2. Sustained winds of 70 mph or greater (forecasted or observed)

3. Hail measuring 2 inches in diameter or larger

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Important reminders:

• Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors, not those inside homes or buildings.

• Outdoor warning sirens do not activate for an entire event.

• There is no "all-clear" siren after activation.

• Always have multiple ways to receive severe weather information, such as weather alerts on your phone, weather radios, or trusted media sources.

06/10/2026

Update from the US National Weather Service La Crosse Wisconsin on today's severe weather possibilities.

Severe weather potential ramps up this afternoon and evening with an all hazards event possible as multiple rounds of storms impact the region. Things could get pretty active this afternoon so be sure you have multiple ways to get warnings and your safety plans in place. Stay safe Driftless Region!

06/10/2026

What a great way to kickoff summer!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, visited with us, and tossed some bags at the first Safe City Nights event of 2026!

As always, thank you to the City of Rochester, MN Police Department for the invitation to join in on the fun.

A special thank you to our Community Engagement Partners for helping make our summers more fun and our community stronger.

We look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

- Custom Alarm
- Black Swan Living
- Hy-Vee
- Kwik Trip

06/09/2026

🐾 **LAST CHANCE TO WATCH THE K9s IN ACTION!** 🐾

Looking for something incredible to do **TODAY**? Come out and catch the grand finale of the USPCA Region 18 PD1 Field Trial! Hosted by the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, today is the final day of the competition.

This event is **FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**, so grab the family and come see these elite dogs showcase their incredible training, speed, and focus.

📍 Where to Catch the Action in Stewartville
* **When:** Happening **TODAY, June 9th** (Events kicked off at 8:00 AM and run until completion!)

* **Where:** **Bear Cave Park** (800 10th St. NW, Stewartville)

* **What you'll see:** Suspect Search & High-Intensity Straight Attack Bite Work!

Come out, enjoy the weather, and show your loud support for our local K-9 units as they wrap up the trials! 🐕‍🦺⚡

You can purchase some of our trial merch today or this Saturday, June 13th at Rochester Pet & Country Stores 30th Anniversary bash!

06/08/2026

Update to Media Release:

Fatal motor vehicle/motorcycle crash that occurred on May 30, 2026.

The driver of the motorcycle has been identified as Dennis Nelson Jr, 63 years old, of Rochester. The passenger from the motorcycle has been identified as Kimberly Musolf, 62 years old, of Rochester. Both Nelson and Musolf died at the scene. The driver of the other involved vehicle has been identified as Nicholas Adamson, 25 years old, of Rochester. The involved vehicles have been identified as a 2004 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic and a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Sheriff's Office – June 1, 2026

Accident- Trench Collapse
On 05/31/26 at approximately 5:15 PM, Olmsted County Deputies responded to a medical in the 6000 block of County Road 108 SW in Rock Dell Township. Information was that a male in his 20s was in a trench when it collapsed. Stewartville Fire, Stewartville First Responders, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, Mayo One, and Rochester Fire Department all responded to assist with this call. The victim was eventually recovered from the trench and pronounced deceased at the scene.

Accident-Injuries
On 05/30/26 at approximately 3:45 PM, Olmsted County Deputies responded to an accident with injuries call in the intersection of Salem Road SW and 60th Ave SW in Rochester Township. Initial information was that a two-vehicle (motorcycle and a truck) accident occurred in the intersection, and there were injuries to the motorcyclists. Initial investigation revealed that two people were on the motorcycle: a 63-year-old male and a 62-year-old female. The truck was driven by a 25-year-old male. Mayo Clinic Ambulance attempted life-saving efforts on both motorcycle riders, who were later pronounced deceased at the scene. The case remains open and active, and no further information is available at this time.

06/08/2026

🐾 COME WATCH THE K-9s IN ACTION! 🐾

​Looking for something incredible to do? Come out and support our local K-9 teams! The USPCA Region 18 PD1 Field Trial, hosted by the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, is happening today and tomorrow.

​This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so bring the family and watch these elite dogs showcase their skills.

​📍 Where to Catch the Action in Stewartville on June 8th:
🐕 ​Bear Cave Park (800 10th St. NW) – Suspect search & Straight Attack Bite work
🐕 ​Meadow Park North (640 2nd Ave. NE) – Obedience & Bitework w/ gunfire
🐕 ​Stewartville Parks Department (601 Main St. N) – Article Search

📍 Where to Catch the Action in Stewartville on June 9th- starting at 8am:
🐕 Bear Cave Park (800 10th St. NW) - Suspect search & Straight Attack Bite work

​Come cheer on these amazing K-9 units! 🐕‍🦺⚡🚔