Jarquise Davonta Brown-Williams, 23, is charged in Polk County District Court.
The charges include felony firearm theft and felony possession of stolen firearms.
The complaint says the alleged crimes happened between May 17 and May 26, 2026.
Prosecutors claim Brown-Williams helped Kearra Grace Johnson take guns from a Crookston home.
The charges remain allegations. Brown-Williams is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Six Firearms Reported Missing
The homeowner reported six missing guns from a locked safe on May 20.
They included several rifles, shotguns, and a muzzleloader.
The homeowner said Brown-Williams and Johnson visited after meeting him at Crooks Club.
He said Johnson stayed inside while he played pool with Brown-Williams in the garage.
The homeowner later checked the safe and found the firearms missing.
Investigators searched a Crookston residence on May 26.
They found shotgun shells, a trigger lock, gun oil, and a document bearing Johnson’s name.
Guns Recovered From Junkyard Bus
The complaint says Brown-Williams admitted helping hide the firearms at a Crookston junkyard.
He then led investigators to a bus parked at the property.
Police found six firearms inside storage areas and sleeping quarters on the bus.
The homeowner later identified the recovered guns as his property.
Brown-Williams allegedly said Johnson removed the guns from the home.
He also claimed another man suggested hiding them at the junkyard.
Johnson later admitted stealing the firearms, according to the complaint.
She allegedly said Brown-Williams opened the safe and later cleaned the guns.
Charges Carry Major Penalties
Each charge carries a possible maximum sentence of 20 years.
Each charge also carries a possible $100,000 fine.
Minnesota’s theft law provides special penalties when stolen property is a firearm.
The state’s receiving stolen property law covers knowingly possessing or concealing stolen items.
Prosecutors also filed notice that they may seek a longer sentence.
The notice cites the home setting and the number of firearms.
Readers can review public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Case availability may vary under Minnesota court access rules.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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