Dustin James Youmans

On May 27, 2026, police responded to 2XXX Wilson Avenue, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The caller, JBB, reported that her ex-boyfriend, later fully identified as DUSTIN JAMES YOUMANS – [DOB redacted], tried to strangle her and was messing with her vehicle. Upon arrival, police met with JBB and noted that she was visibly upset, crying, and speaking softly with a raspy/hoarse voice. JBB had redness/bruising on multiple areas of her neck, a cluster of bruising/scratches on her throat/center of her neck, a small bloody scrape on her face, bruising on the back of her neck, and small scratches on her shoulders.

JBB advised that YOUMANS had been going through a lot and was struggling. JBB reported that YOUMANS had been staying with her at the apartment for approximately eight months and were in a relationship for approximately one year before the recently broke up. JBB said YOUMANS accused her of cheating, and they argued. During the argument, JBB reported that YOUMANS grabbed her by the neck, pushed her onto the bed where she landed on her stomach, then he climbed on top of her and used one hand to cover her mouth and the other to strangle her.

While being strangled, JBB told police that she was unable to breathe, speak, or scream. The following information is offered for purposes of Rule 6.02. YOUMANS is on federal Supervised Release for narcotics charges. YOUMANS is currently in federal custody in Sherburne County Jail on a probation violation.