Sex Offenders in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids is the second-largest city in Anoka County, located in the northern Twin Cities suburbs. The Coon Rapids Police Department handles predatory offender registration and community notification for city residents, working alongside the Anoka County Sheriff and state agencies. If you want to search for sex offenders in Coon Rapids, the Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search is the main public database. It lists all Level 2 and Level 3 predatory offenders subject to community notification. This page explains how to search those records and what resources are available locally.
Coon Rapids Overview
How to Look Up Coon Rapids Sex Offenders
The Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search is the primary tool for finding sex offenders in Coon Rapids. Search by city to see Level 2 and Level 3 predatory offenders currently registered there. The DOC posts updates within 48 hours of getting new data from law enforcement. Level 1 offenders are not publicly listed. For questions, contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or email notification.doc@state.mn.us.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry is a second state resource and can be reached at (651) 793-7070 or 1-888-234-1248. For searches beyond Minnesota, use nsopw.gov.
[The Coon Rapids Police Department manages local sex offender registration and community notification for city residents.]
The department works with the Anoka County Sheriff and state agencies to maintain current records and issue timely notifications to residents.
Coon Rapids Police Department Predatory Offender Registration
The Coon Rapids Police Department is at 11155 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. The main line is (763) 767-6481. Officers handle registration compliance for predatory offenders living in the city, verify address information, and report updates to state agencies. All registered sex offenders in Coon Rapids must comply with Minn. Stat. 243.166. This means reporting a home address, any secondary residences, school or work location, and vehicle information. Non-compliance is a felony.
As the second-largest city in Anoka County, Coon Rapids processes a substantial number of predatory offender registrations. The police department coordinates regularly with the Anoka County Sheriff on compliance checks and on cases where offenders move between city and county areas. This joint approach helps ensure that offenders don't slip through gaps between jurisdictions.
When a Level 3 offender registers in Coon Rapids, the department follows community notification requirements under Minn. Stat. 244.052. That can include direct outreach to residents near the offender's address, notification of schools, and contact with community organizations in the area. The department's community services team handles public safety outreach, which is available at coonrapidsmn.gov/police/community-services.
Records requests can be submitted at coonrapidsmn.gov/police/records. Open government information is at coonrapidsmn.gov/government/open-government.
Minnesota Sex Offender Laws and Coon Rapids
Minnesota's predatory offender registration statute, Minn. Stat. 243.166, covers who must register, what information they must provide, and how long registration lasts. Registration periods run at least ten years for most offenders. For some, registration continues for life. Coon Rapids officers verify compliance locally and escalate cases where offenders fail to maintain accurate registration.
Community notification under Minn. Stat. 244.052 is tied to the offender's assigned risk level. The End-of-Confinement Review Committee sets the level before the offender leaves custody. Level 3 triggers the broadest notification. Level 2 is more focused. Level 1 stays private. In Coon Rapids, the police department manages Level 3 and Level 2 notifications as required by state law.
VINE victim notification is available at vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463. It's free, runs 24 hours a day, and sends automatic alerts when an offender's status changes in the system. This can be a useful tool for anyone who wants to know when a specific offender is released or changes their address.
Note: If you suspect a registered sex offender is not complying with registration requirements in Coon Rapids, you can report it to the police department or the DOC notification unit.
Anoka County Resources for Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids is part of Anoka County. The Anoka County Sheriff coordinates predatory offender compliance across the county and works with the Coon Rapids PD on shared cases. For county-level contacts and resources related to sex offender registration, visit the Anoka County page.
State resources for Coon Rapids residents include the DOC community notification page at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/ and the BCA registry at por.state.mn.us/. Both are official state systems that can help residents stay informed about predatory offenders in the area.