Israel Tucker-Garcia

At approximately 6:43 AM on 5/4/2026, CSOs were present on the blue line from 46th LRT. Witness notified CSOs of a person sleeping nearby cul-de-sac (45th ST) of 46th LRT in Hennepin County, Minnesota. CSOs radioed dispatch to perform a welfare check on the suspect in the cul-de-sac. Once entering the cul-de-sac, CSOs noticed drug paraphernalia (two lighters and one bubble pipe) laying in front of the person. After ensuring the person was okay and did not need any assistance, CSO, herein Victim, [NAME REDACTED]. CSOs then left the cud-de-sac and began heading to 46th LRT. The person approached Victim and tried to take back the drug paraphernalia.

CSOs attempted to de-escalate the situation and prevent the person from taking back the drug paraphernalia. The person approached Victim [NAME REDACTED] in the face. The person was identified as Israel Tucker-Garcia, [DOB REDACTED], herein Defendant. Defendant’s previous convictions include the following: 1. ••-CR-••-••••; Assault-5th Deg – Felony; Conviction Date: 10/9/2025 2. ••-CR-••-••••; Assault- 4th Deg- Felony; Conviction Date: 3/20/2025 Defendant is currently in custody.