Thomas Norman Collins JR

On June 14, 2026, city of Minneapolis Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of an assault on the 3400 block of 15th Ave. S., in the city of Minneapolis, in Hennepin County, in the state of Minnesota. Specifically, the call stated that a male, identified as THOMAS NORMAN COLLINS, JR., [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter Defendant, had flooded his apartment and was being aggressive with staff. Officers arrived at said location, where they observed Defendant, throwing stuff from his apartment window.

Officers were advised that Defendant had a machete in his apartment. Officers met with staff member AB, hereinafter Victim. Victim stated that he tried to gain entry to Defendant’s apartment due to water flooding into the unit below, but that Defendant refused entry, then threatened him with a knife. Officers observed a knife protruding from the bottom of a door. Defendant stated that he would cut Victim “to pieces,” and that he would cut his throat. The State contends that this constitutes a threat to cause substantial bodily harm.

Officers placed Defendant under arrest. Defendant is in custody.