Joaquin Armell

On or about March 23, 2026, jail personnel in the Hennepin Public Safety Facility, located in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, were observing inmates. At some point during the day, one inmate, a known individual, Victim herein, got into an argument with another inmate, JOAQUIN ARMELL (4/2/1997) Defendant 1 herein. Defendant 1 is seen striking Victim first then continuing to punch Victim. Victim defends himself and begins to punch Defendant 1 back. Both parties fell on the floor. While on the floor, Defendant 1 and Victim continued to fight.

Another inmate, JOSEPH JOHN MCGRATH ([DOB redacted]) Defendant 2, walks up to the fight and begins punching Victim in the face. Defendant 1 and Defendant 2 eventually stopped the fight and walked away as deputies approached. Victim was taken to a medical facility. Victim was treated for a cut on his face that needed to be treated with stitches. Defendant 1 and Defendant 2 are both inmates at the PSF, awaiting trial on other violent charges that are presumptive prison commits. Given their inability to remain lawful and peaceful, both inside and outside the jail, the State requests a warrant.