Brian Stephon Wattley

On or about May 12, 2026, Detectives with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office came across a confirmed stolen 2000 Chevrolet Astros van located in the alley of the 2400 block of Logan Avenue North, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. As police passed the vehicle, a person later identified as BRIAN STEPHON WATTLEY [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, was standing near the driver's door of the van. Police waited until there was more assistance and then went to the car again. At this time Defendant was directly next to the driver's area of the vehicle.

Defendant was arrested. Defendant denied knowing anything about the vehicle and stated he was walking by it. Police found a backpack associated with Defendant that contained the title for the stolen vehicle. The ignition also had damage to it, which is indicative the car is stolen. Police talked with a person who stated she left her residence at 9:30 A.M., and the van was not there but was present at 11:30 A.M., when the witness returned to her residence. Defendant is currently in custody at the Hennepin County Jail for a probation violation warrant in 27-CR-25- 27202. Therefore, the State requests a warrant issue for Defendant.