Joshua Alexander Russ

On April 10, 2026, Hennepin County Sheriff's Department deputies observed a vehicle traveling near Lowry Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. In observing said vehicle, deputies noticed the driver of the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated based on the seatbelt violation. Once deputies made contact with the driver, they observed a firearm on the floor of the rear driver side seat in plain view. The individual seated in the rear driver side seat was identified as JOSHUA ALEXANDER RUSS, [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter Defendant.

All of the occupants were ordered to exit the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and located the firearm described as a tan Smith and Wesson MP9 handgun. Based on Defendant's furtive moments near the location the gun was observed, Defendant was arrested for possession of the firearm. Defendant does not have a permit to carry a firearm. Defendant has a prior conviction for simple robbery per Minnesota Statute 609.24 with a conviction date of April 28, 2002, pursuant to MNCIS case number ••-CR-••-••••. Said conviction renders Defendant prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Defendant is not currently in custody. For public safety reasons, the State respectfully requests this complaint issue via warrant.