Chrisean Marcelous Criddell

On June 1, 2026, officers executed a search warrant at [ADDRESS REDACTED] North in Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The target of the investigation was CHISEAN MARCELOUS CRIDDELL, DEFENDANT herein. DEFENDANT had been connected to the to the address via physical surveillance on several occasions in the pre-warrant investigation. DEFENDANT had an active DOC warrant at the time for vehicle theft. When officers made entry, DEFENDANT ran into the downstairs laundry room and briefly barricaded himself.

The only other occupant was an adult female. Officers searched the basement bedroom. Inside, they located: - A black backpack which held a Sig 9mm handgun with a tactical light and unreadable serial number due to rust. The firearm was loaded with a round in the chamber. The backpack also held two bags of methamphetamine and multiple vehicle keys. The backpack was located near several items of male clothing; - Four cell phones - A Derringer pistol in two pieces but packaged together without a serial number - A container and a plastic bag which also held methamphetamine.

The total amount of methamphetamine was 15.68 grams. A representative sample field tested positive. Much of it was packaged into smaller bindles consistent with sale. In a post-Miranda statement, the adult female said her father rented the house but lived upstairs. She stated her and DEFENDANT use the basement bedroom. She had knowledge of one firearm in the house. DEFENDANT claimed he ingested fentanyl and was taken for medical treatment before being transported to the jail. He remains in custody on a DOC hold.

DEFENDANT has felony conviction for a crime of violence which prohibits him from possessing firearms (••-CR-••-•••• - Drug 5 - convicted 10/16/24). He also has felony convictions for Vehicle Theft (X3), Flee in a Motor Vehicle, Drug 5, and Receiving Stolen Property.