Olmsted County Sheriff's Office

09/04/2026

Be Responsible: Have a Plan.

If you're celebrating with alcohol this Labor Day weekend, plan a sober ride home.

09/04/2026

Heads up: Lake Zumbro water may contain blue-green algae that can be harmful to humans and pets.

Learn more about blue-green algae: https://bit.ly/4yiYvk3

09/03/2026

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 September 3, 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:

Tommy Melendez
Height: 5-7
Weight: 185 pounds
Charges: Felony – Theft of Property
Gross Misdemeanor- Probation Violation- Domestic Assault (Freeborn County)

Kenneth Alan Hartmark
Height: 6-0
Weight: 250 pounds
Charges: Felony- 5th Degree Assault

Brianna Elaine Tucker
Height: 5-6
Weight: 210 pounds
Charges: Misdemeanor- Theft by Shoplifting (3 Counts)
Felony- Theft of Property (Dakota County)

Jamal Quintere Humes
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180 pounds
Charges: Misdemeanor – 4th Criminal Damage to Property/Disorderly Conduct
Gross Misdemeanor – FTA/ 5th Degree Controlled Substance Possession (Goodhue County)

Karl Samuel Aubrey Oates
Height: 5-10
Weight:230 pounds
Charges: Felony – Threats of Violence

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

09/02/2026

Thank you, Olmsted-Rochester Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation!

Today, the Olmsted-Rochester K9 Foundation was proud to present a $15,000 check to the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office to help cover medical expenses for K9 Athena.

Athena has dedicated herself to serving our community alongside her handler, Deputy Kaine Kaase, and we are honored to be able to support her when she needs it most.

Support from our donors, community members, and fundraising events makes it possible for the Foundation to step in and help with expenses like Athena’s medical care. This is exactly why we do what we do.

Pictured: Captain Kelly Lee, Deputy Kaine Kaase with K9 Athena, and Olmsted-Rochester K9 Foundation Treasurer Tamara.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our local K9 teams — your support makes this possible.

09/02/2026

EXPIRED

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Rochester MN, Austin MN and Kasson MN until 2:15 AM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH

09/01/2026

The September 2026 edition of the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Newsletter is now available.

▶️ https://bit.ly/4cShABe

09/01/2026

School Resource Deputy Tristan Severson welcomed Dover-Eyota students and staff back to school this morning with some posed photos. We hope everyone has a great start to the school year!

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Luke Wrubel, the newest Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Captain for the Adult Detention Center. He serves as Operations Captain and began his new role following Captain Tesmer's retirement.

Captain Wrubel, who joined the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office in 2008, served as the Adult Detention Center Training Sergeant before his promotion.

08/31/2026

Sheriff's Office Media Brief - August 31, 2026

◾Accident With Injuries: On August 29, 2026, at approximately 7:25 a.m., Olmsted County deputies responded to an accident with injuries in the 3400 block of Chester Road Southeast in Marion Township. The accident involved a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that rolled into a ditch. The single occupant, a 40-year-old male, was located ejected from the ATV and was deceased. The events surrounding the accident are still under investigation, and we cannot release further information.

View Media Briefs Online: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office-media-briefs