Anoka & Hennepin Counties (trfnews.i234.me) — Law enforcement has issued an urgent fugitive alert for James Russell Givance, a convicted weapons offender who is now on the run.
Givance, born on July 23, 1981, was sentenced on April 28, 2023, for weapons-related offenses in Anoka County (Case No. 02-CR-19-8264) and Hennepin County (Case No. 27-CR-22-12727). He was released from custody on September 3, 2024, but has since violated his release terms and was declared a fugitive as of February 25, 2025.
Authorities warn that Givance may be ARMED and DANGEROUS. Residents are urged NOT to approach him but to report any sightings to local law enforcement immediately.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should contact law enforcement or his supervising agent, Jerome Shear.
Officials are actively searching for Givance and are warning the public to remain vigilant. More updates will be provided as the search continues.
Stay alert—share this warning and help keep your community safe!
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News