Jaycia Lace Littleowl

At approximately 5:48pm on June 28, 2025, officers with the Metro Transit Police Department were conducting routine onboards at the LRT Franklin Ave Station in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota when they observed a female seated on one of the light rail trains. The female appeared to be possessing a controlled substance before quickly concealing it when she observed an officer approach her. The female, later identified as Jaycia Lace Littleowl ([DOB REDACTED], “Defendant” herein), attempted to exit the train.

Officers told her to stop, and Defendant then attempted to flee on foot, falling onto the ground. Defendant continued to resist the officer’s attempts to detain her, attempting to get up and flee again. Officers were eventually able to handcuff Defendant and a search incident to arrest revealed a black firearm – Glock 19 Gen 5 with 9mm ammunition (Serial: BUBT098) – in Defendant’s purse. Defendant was unable to produce a permit to carry the pistol in public.