Shannon Tyrone Johnson

On February 4, 2026, at approximately 8:17 PM, Officer Fitzgerald was on routine patrol near 37th Street and North Broadway in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, when he observed SHANNON TYRONE JOHNSON, [DOB REDACTED], driving a minivan. Based upon prior knowledge, Officer Fitzgerald knew Shannon did not have a valid driver’s license. Officer Fitzgerald conducted a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) query on Johnson’s license status and confirmed Johnson’s license was Canceled Inimical to Public Safety.

Officer Fitzgerald watched Johnson drive along 41st Street Northwest, where Johnson crossed over the solid white fog line. Officer Fitzgerald conducted a traffic stop and made contact with Johnson, who stated he was aware he did not have a valid driver’s license. Officer Fitzgerald placed Johnson under arrest and transported him to the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center (ADC). At the ADC, detention deputies located a clear plastic baggie in the rear pants pocket of the pants Johnson was wearing.

The baggie contained 12 individually wrapped plastic baggies containing a gray-colored powdery substance. The substance tested presumptive positive for fentanyl and weighed 2 grams. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: YOU MUST APPEAR FOR EVERY COURT HEARING REGARDING THIS CASE. FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR COURT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL CHARGES BEING IMPOSED AND PUNISHED AS PROVIDED IN MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 609.49.