Woodbury Predatory Offender Registry
Woodbury is a fast-growing city in Washington County, located east of St. Paul. The Woodbury Police Department manages predatory offender registration locally, working with state agencies and the Washington County Sheriff to keep records accurate and public notifications timely. If you want to search for sex offenders in Woodbury, the Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search is the main tool. It lists all Level 2 and Level 3 predatory offenders subject to community disclosure. This page explains how to search those records and what resources are available to Woodbury residents.
Woodbury Overview
How to Search Woodbury Sex Offender Records
Use the Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search to find sex offenders registered in Woodbury. Filter by city and you'll see Level 2 and Level 3 offenders who are subject to public notification. The DOC updates its records within 48 hours of receiving notice from law enforcement. If you have questions about a specific case or how the database works, contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry is another resource available through the state. The BCA unit handles calls at (651) 793-7070 or 1-888-234-1248. For searches beyond Minnesota, the National Sex Offender Public Website covers all 50 states and is free to use.
[The DOC Public Registrant Search is the main tool for finding sex offenders currently registered in Woodbury.]
The database is updated regularly and shows offender photos, addresses, and offense details for those subject to public disclosure.
Woodbury Police Department and Sex Offender Registration
The Woodbury Police Department is located at 2100 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125. The main phone number is (651) 714-3600. Officers handle local registration compliance, verifying offender addresses and reporting changes to the BCA and DOC. Registered predatory offenders in Woodbury must provide their home address, any secondary residences, employment or school information, and vehicle data. This information must be kept current under Minn. Stat. 243.166. Failing to update registration is a felony.
The Woodbury PD's main website at woodburymn.gov/police has contact information and public safety resources. Crime prevention information is available at woodburymn.gov/police/crime-prevention. Records requests can be submitted through woodburymn.gov/police/records.
When a Level 3 offender moves to Woodbury, the department prepares a community notification plan under Minn. Stat. 244.052. Notification may include direct outreach to residents near the offender's address, alerts to nearby schools, and postings through city communications. The Washington County Sheriff coordinates with Woodbury PD on broader compliance issues.
Note: Open government and data practices information for Woodbury is available at woodburymn.gov/government/open-government.
Sex Offender Notification Levels in Woodbury
Minnesota's three-level classification system determines how much public notification occurs for each registered offender. In Woodbury, Level 3 offenders receive the broadest notification. This can include notices to neighbors, schools, community organizations, and other groups near the offender's residence. Level 2 offenders get a more targeted notification, usually directed at specific organizations rather than the general public. Level 1 offenders are not disclosed to the public. Their records stay with law enforcement.
The Minnesota DOC assigns risk levels through a structured review process. The End-of-Confinement Review Committee looks at criminal history, treatment participation, and other risk factors before setting the level. That assignment determines what type of notification Woodbury and other communities receive when the offender moves in or changes their address.
For victim notification about offender releases, use VINE at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. VINE is free and operates 24 hours a day. Alerts go out automatically when an offender's custody status changes in the system.
Washington County Resources for Woodbury Residents
Woodbury is in Washington County. The Washington County Sheriff's Office at co.washington.mn.us/178/Sheriff works alongside the Woodbury PD on predatory offender compliance. For county-level resources and broader law enforcement contacts, visit the Washington County page.
The state DOC community notification program applies throughout Washington County and Woodbury. More information is at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/. The DOC can explain how the notification system works and what data is publicly available for offenders in Woodbury.