Carlos Ortiz

On March 25, 2026, at approximately 2:43 pm, officers responded to [ADDRESS REDACTED] in Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, for the report of someone possibly having a weapon. On scene they spoke with the owners of the home, who told them that a person had knocked on their door, begged for help and came into their house, telling them that someone was chasing him and threatening to shoot him. This person was later identified as Carlos Ortiz, [DOB REDACTED], hereafter defendant. Homeowners told defendant that he was safe and he eventually left the house.

Defendant left his phone inside the house. The homeowners then placed the phone outside; on the porch, next to the phone, was a plastic bag that contained approximately 7 grams of a white powdery substance that field tested positive for cocaine. Officers observed this bag as they came to investigate the incident. The homeowners had not seen the bag of cocaine prior to the defendant appearing at the home. The defendant was seen running away from the house and was eventually detained. Defendant acted incoherently and presented signs of being under the influence.

Officers transported the defendant to a nearby hospital. The cocaine will be sent to the BCA for further testing. The State seeks a summons for the defendant's appearance in Court.