St. Paul: Joshua Branville Listed in DOC Registry

ST. PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections identifies Joshua Allen Branville in its public registrant notification records.

The supplied record lists his registered area near Grotto Street North and Como Lane in St. Paul.

The location is in Ramsey County and carries ZIP code 55103.

The public notice includes information about Branville’s past offense, prison release date, and supervision history.

According to the DOC, his court-imposed Minnesota prison sentence and supervised release have expired.

The record does not describe a new arrest or criminal charge in 2026.

What the DOC Reports About Joshua Branville

According to the Minnesota DOC, Branville engaged in sexual contact with a female teenager he knew.

The department reports that the contact included penetration.

State records indicate that Branville used an established relationship of trust to gain access to the victim.

The DOC states that he used attention and affection to obtain contact without supervision.

The department also reports that coercion and physical force were used to maintain control.

The official record cites Minnesota Statute 609.344.

That statute addresses third-degree criminal sexual conduct under Minnesota law.

The supplied notification does not provide a detailed timeline of the offense or related court proceedings.

DOC Identification and Mugshot

Branville’s Minnesota DOC offender identification number is 241906.

His listed date of birth is May 3, 1986.

Release Date and Registered Location

The Minnesota DOC lists Branville’s release date as May 8, 2025.

His court-imposed prison sentence and supervised release are listed as expired.

The public record also states that his sentence has been terminated.

The listed registered location is near Grotto Street North and Como Lane in St. Paul.

This information identifies a general area rather than a specific home address.

The supplied record does not independently confirm Branville’s location as of October 2026.

Understanding Minnesota’s Community Notification Laws

Minnesota law requires certain individuals to register following qualifying sexual offenses.

Some registrants are also subject to community notification requirements designed to provide information to the public.

Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, law enforcement determines which information should be publicly disclosed.

Additional requirements appear in Minnesota Statute 243.166 and 243.167.

The DOC says it publishes authorized information within 48 hours after receiving approval from law enforcement.

The department explains that public registration does not automatically mean someone is wanted by police.

Branville’s supplied notification does not identify him as wanted by law enforcement.

The notice also does not specify his community notification risk level.

Where St. Paul Residents Can Get Information

Residents with questions about this notification can contact the St. Paul Police Department at 651-291-1111.

The Minnesota DOC Community Notification Unit also provides information about registration and public notification procedures.

Residents can call 651-361-7340 or the toll-free number, 866-396-9953.

Questions can also be emailed to notification.doc@state.mn.us.

The department says responses generally arrive within 24 hours during normal business hours.

Residents can review the Minnesota DOC Community Notification information for additional details.

Current public records can be checked through the official Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.