Sheldon Robert Stately

On April 17, 2026, Minneapolis police officers met with adult female Victim at Hennepin County Medical Center. Victim [NAME REDACTED] had just been sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, later identified as SHELDON ROBERT STATELY [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter “Defendant.” Victim was drinking with Defendant earlier that day, around midnight. They were by train tracks on Franklin in Minneapolis. Victim [NAME REDACTED] is homeless and stays at a shelter. Victim [NAME REDACTED], Defendant asked her to stay at his apartment, located on the 2100 block of Cedar Avenue, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Victim [NAME REDACTED] intoxicated and agreed. Once they were at the apartment, Defendant asked her to lay down with him. Victim stated she agreed and laid down on a mattress in his living room. They were cuddling when Defendant started kissing her. Victim [NAME REDACTED] at this point. When she woke up, her pants and underwear had been removed and she was laying on her side with Defendant behind her. Defendant was penetrating Victim’s vagina with his penis. Victim [NAME REDACTED] told him she had to leave.

Victim stated her anus and vagina felt sore. Defendant poses a danger to public safety. The State respectfully requests a warrant issue with this complaint.