Celia Sanchez Romero

On or about November 21, 2025, at approximately 4:28 PM, officers of the Washington County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of I494 SB JNO Lake Rd, City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota. Prior to conducting the stop, an officer observed a vehicle with tint noticeably darker than the allowable 50%. The driver stopped and identified to be CELIA SANCHEZ ROMERO, [DOB REDACTED], the Defendant herein. Upon contact, Defendant stated she did not have a driver's license. Checks indicated Defendant had a driving status of cancelled.

While speaking to the driver, the officer noted a pink tray commonly used to roll marijuana joints. The tray contained shake and seeds and there was a strong smell of smoked marijuana coming from the vehicle. The officer proceeded to conduct a search of the vehicle, prior to which Defendant advised there was a firearm in the vehicle and admitted there would be marijuana as well. The officer found a purple KAHR.380 firearm in a black fanny pack with a loaded magazine. No rounds were chambered. Defendant did not have a permit to carry the firearm.

Defendant was arrested and transported to Washington County Jail. No prior qualifying convictions were noted on Defendant's record.