Shai Trouble Kerzel Edwards

On December 13, 2025, at approximately 7:16 A.M., Metro Transit Police were watching cameras at the US Bank light rail station in Minneapolis, Hennepin County. Police observed a male suspect aboard LRV 219, later identified as SHAI TROUBLE KERZAL EDWARDS [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. An unidentified male is observed placing cash on the seat next to Defendant. Defendant then took the cash and passed the unidentified male tinfoil that Defendant had been smoking from. The buyer then leaned over in the seat with a straw and lighter and smoked from the foil.

Police responded and boarded the train to place Defendant under arrest. As police attempted to arrest Defendant he began to pull away, spun around, and yanked his hands away from the officer. Defendant then attempted to run out the door and police tackled him. Defendant again jerked away and continued to try to flee until another officer assisted in handcuffing him. Police searched Defendant incident to arrest and located a metal screw top container with a white powder inside. Defendant also had $13 in cash and multiple identification cards that did not belong to him.

Defendant additionally had two active warrants for his arrest. Police later processed the white powder which field-tested positive for.16 grams of Fentanyl. At present, Defendant is in custody.