Inmate Search 🔍 | Winona County Jail

Winona County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Winona, MN. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Winona County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Winona County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

201 West Third Street
Winona, Minnesota 55987

Fax Number

507-454-5020

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Winona County Jail?

Winona County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Winona County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Winona police department at 507-457-6368 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Winona County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Minnesota inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Minnesota.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Winona County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 507-457-6368.

Winona County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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More Information

The original jail for Winona County was designed by John Randall in the mid 1800s. The stone that was used was all found within two miles of the town of Winona. Males and females were secluded and the entire building was lit by gas. There were separate quarters for the Sheriff and his family, as with most jails of the time. The building cost $28,000. The current jail was built in 1978.

On September 7, 1980, Winona County Sheriff's Department Investigator John Schneider and two other investigators responded to a domestic disturbance call at the residence of John Kirch. The members of the department had to force their way into the trailer. Kirch opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle and hit Schneider, killing him. After a 40 minute standoff, Kirch gave himself up. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.

On December 16, 2004, emergency services responded to a fire at the Sugar Loaf Apartments. They recovered the bodies of Stacy Smith, 29, and her ten year old daughter Taylor Swanson. The bodies went to the coroner and it was found that they were strangled. The fire was set to cover up the murders. The murderer was Paul Gordan and was arrested by federal officials as he crossed back into the United States from Mexico. Gordan had killed Smith and her daughter because of a pregnancy. He was convicted for three murders.

On April 13, 1977, the residents of Winona County saw a murder for hire. Donald Howard had hired Bruce Webber to kill his wife Shirleen. Webber shot Shirleen in the couples home with a .45 pistol. Her body was found in the basement. The Sheriff's Department arrested Donald a few days after his wife's funeral. Webber had fled to Joliet, Illinois. He had been paid $1500 in cash and a diamond ring. Webber was found and taken back to jail in Winona County. Howard escaped with the help of a local beauty queen Nancy Brown. He was found in Louisiana. Both were convicted of the murder. Howard was released on parole. Webber died in prison.

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