Koochiching County Sheriff's Office

07/20/2026

07/07/2026

07/04/2026

The Sheriff’s Office is wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!

06/26/2026

The Koochiching County Jail is looking for a full time cook.

05/15/2026

Dispatch is currently experiencing issues with the non-emergency landline. We are working to resolve the issue.

02/14/2026

Public Notice: Coordinated Ground and Air Search – February 16

The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with partner agencies, will be conducting a coordinated ground and air search in the Tilson Bay area on February 16th, 2026. Personnel will be searching for information on the whereabouts of Mark Rood. Mr. Rood is a 66-year-old male who was last seen in the International Falls area on January 19th and his vehicle had been in the Tilson Bay parking lot on January 21st.

Search Details

· Start Time: 8:00 AM

· Primary Area: County Road 136 and Highway 11 East

· Extended Area: Tilson Bay Landing ski trails and Bog Walk area

What Residents Can Expect

Residents in the search area may see:

· Ground search teams and aerial resources in operation

· Search personnel approaching private homes

· Requests for permission to check outbuildings, sheds, and surrounding property

All search personnel will be working under the coordination of the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office and will carry proper identification.

How You Can Help

Residents are encouraged to:

· Be aware of increased activity in the area

· Cooperate with search teams when possible

· Report any relevant information or sightings to local law enforcement

If you have information that may assist in locating Mr. Rood, please contact the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office at 218-283-4416.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation and support as efforts continue to locate Mr. Rood.

02/11/2026

The Koochiching County Sheriff's Office has received several calls today from citizens stating they were contacted by a Deputy Smith or Deputy Campbell who directed them to get cash from the bank and meet them somewhere. Or that they didn’t report for jury duty. This is a scam! The Sheriff’s Office would never call someone and request you go to the bank and bring us money. Please do not fall for this scam.