Kelvin Edward Oneal JRRepeat

On or about March 5, 2026, at approximately 10:15 P.M., Deputies with the Hennepin County Sherrif's Office were on routine patrol in the area of Lake St and Chicago Ave in Minneapolis, Hennepin County. The Deputies initiated a traffic stop for an expired vehicle registration. They approached the vehicle and interacted with the driver who stated he did not have his license but was identified as Kelvin Edward Oneal Jr. [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. The Deputies could smell a strong order of marijuana.

The Defendant stated he knew the tabs were expired. When asked how much marijuana was in the vehicle the Defendant stated, "It's right here" and pulled out a wallet with several nuggets of marijuana, not packaged. After having the Defendant and passenger exit the vehicle, the Deputies conducted a routine search of the vehicle and located a firearm in bag under the passenger seat. The firearm was loaded and had the serial number obliterated. During this search the Defendant fled on foot and was apprehended and brought back to the vehicle.

When asked post Miranda about the firearm, the Defendant stated he knew there was a gun under the seat and that he had placed it there. He further stated it was his gun. The Defendant has a conviction for a crime of violence making him prohibited from possessing a firearm. Aggravated Robbery in the First Degree convicted 5/9/2016 (27cr1521993) involving a firearm. The Defendant is in custody on this case.