Kenneth Lee Pritchett JR

On or about April 7, 2026, Plymouth police was on routine patrol at Waterford Plaza, 10106th Avenue North in Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota. While on patrol, an officer observed two individuals removing items from a secure clothing donation bin located in the parking lot. Police stopped and arrested the individuals as they were clearly attempting to steal from the clothing donation bin. Police observed a large pile of clothing on the ground near the donation bin as well as additional clothing inside the bed/trunk area of the vehicle that was associated with the individuals.

One of the individuals was identified as KENNETH LEE PRITCHETT [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. In a search incident to arrest of Defendant police located approximately 14.93 grams of field-test positive methamphetamine. In a post-Miranda statement, Defendant admitted to taking items out of the donation bin and confirmed he drove the car that was associated with him and the other person. Defendant denied knowing about the drugs in the jacket he was wearing but also understood he was in possession of drugs and denies using drugs.

Defendant has a prior drug 2nd degree possession charged that was ultimately dismissed in February of 2026. Defendant is currently in custody for this offense.