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Rice County Sheriff's Office

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Rice County Sheriff's Office

Serving and protecting Rice County, Minnesota's residents and visitors.

The Rice County Sheriff's Office consists of the following departments: Administration, Patrol, Investigations, Drug Task Force, Main Jail & Annex, Courthouse/Civil Process/Transport, Emergency Management, Water Patrol & Motorcycle Posse.

06/03/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we share the news of the passing of Correctional Officer Mark Spitzack.

Spitzack, who worked for Rice County for about 20 years, was a longtime member of the Janesville Fire Department and was named its chief in 2016.

His obituary can be found at www.dsofuneral.com/obituaries/mark-spitzack

05/29/2026

Our 2026 Water Patrol team spent time last weekend training for the season ahead. These deputies will be out on Rice County lakes this summer checking to ensure everyone is safely enjoying the water. Pictured are Kyle Shea, Darryn Miner, Mary Greer and A.J. Stoltz.

05/28/2026

Please join Sheriff Jesse Thomas, left, in congratulating Deputy Jesse Lee on completing the leadership development course as prescribed by the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association.

The program (183 POST hours) includes lessons on a wide range of leadership principles and theories, and their application, but the focus is on competency and mastery of what is taught.

Lee, who came to Rice County from another agency in June 2025, says he finished the course in about a year and a half.

05/27/2026

Mailed solicitations from the National Child Safety Council on our office's behalf ARE LEGITIMATE.

All funds received allow our office to order child safety materials at no charge. We use the materials - coloring books, informational brochures, stickers and more - to teach young people about safety on school busses, bicycles, the internet and with guns; crime and drug prevention, dealing with bullies and more.

We appreciate any support you can provide. Please make checks out to the National Child Safety Council, a nonprofit, charitable, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the safety of children.

05/26/2026

UPDATE: K-9 Moose is unable to attend.
A little more than a week to go before we join the Faribault Police Department at its annual Safe Summer Kickoff, a free event for the whole community.

While you're there, be sure to visit our booth and the regional SWAT team. More on what you can expect at Safe Summer Kickoff - 2026.

05/22/2026

You've heard it before - the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest. Last year, 111 people were killed on Minnesota roads.

To help reduce that number, Rice County law enforcement, including our office, is conducting additional enforcement through Sept. 7, targeting the four behaviors that contribute to the most crashes — driving distracted, driving unbelted, speeding and driving while impaired.

Stay off our radar: Buckle up, slow down, put down the phone and don't get behind the wheel unless you're sober.
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05/21/2026

Rice County offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/19/2026

Filing for county, state and federal offices, as well as offices in cities and school districts that hold primaries, runs through 5 p.m. June 2.

Find a listing of who's filed for office at https://candidates.sos.mn.gov.

More about which offices are on the November ballot and filing information for prospective candidates at www.ricecountymn.gov/566/Elections.

05/15/2026

Last month, we joined the Faribault Police Department, Northfield Police Department, MN, Lonsdale Police Department and 292 other agencies statewide in a campaign to enforcing the state's hands-free law. Rice county officers issued about 20 fewer citations in 2026, a result, we believe, of drivers getting the message to keep their eyes and focus on the road.

Thank you, Rice County, for making traffic safety a priority.

05/12/2026

Deputy Derek Estrem is again leading an ATV Safety Class for youth 10 and up.

Students MUST pre-register by contacting Estrem at 507-333-3881 or [email protected] before class start date.

Provide the following when registering:
• Student's full name and age
• Parent/guardian name and contact information

A parent/guardian is required to attend the first part of class (approx. 30 mins.) to complete paperwork. Students will participate in small group activities, incident review, a review of laws, operation and proper equipment and then an online course review. Students will then participate in the ATV familiarization and the riding course.

More information here: www.ricecountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11806/Sheriffs-Office-schedules-ATV-safety-class-for-youth

Address

50 East View Drive
Faribault, MN
55021

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15073326000

Website

https://www.ricecountymn.gov/208/Sheriffs-Office

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