Brock Damien Napieralski, 18, is charged in Beltrami County District Court. The case includes one felony and two gross misdemeanors.<\/p>\n
The felony count alleges attempted motor vehicle theft. Prosecutors say Napieralski tried to start the vehicle without the owner\u2019s consent.<\/p>\n
He also faces charges for motor vehicle tampering and fourth-degree property damage. The alleged offenses occurred on May 2, 2026.<\/p>\n
Complaint Details Alleged Break-In<\/h2>\n
The case began after a report involving a white Kia Soul on Wood Avenue. The owner reported missing items on April 27.<\/p>\n
The court filing identifies the vehicle\u2019s owner only by initials. It does not list the value of the missing property.<\/p>\n
Police later contacted Napieralski near Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast. Officers were responding to a report involving underage alcohol use.<\/p>\n
The complaint says officers noticed a strong smell of alcohol. Napieralski was detained and received a Miranda warning.<\/p>\n
Investigators then questioned him about the Kia Soul. The complaint says he acknowledged entering the vehicle.<\/p>\n
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Brock Damien Napieralski<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nProsecutors Allege Attempt to Start Kia<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, Napieralski admitted taking a vape from the Kia. He also described damage near the steering column.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors say he used a screwdriver to pull apart the steering column. They allege he then tried starting the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The Kia did not start, according to the complaint. The state alleges the failed effort amounted to attempted vehicle theft.<\/p>\n
The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 months. It also carries a possible $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Each gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days in jail. Each count also allows a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Maximum penalties do not represent an expected sentence. Any sentence would depend on a conviction and later court decisions.<\/p>\n
The relevant laws include Minnesota\u2019s theft statute<\/a>, vehicle tampering statute<\/a>, and property damage statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court. Napieralski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n The case is filed as 04-CR-26-1020 in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District. The complaint also contains an order of detention.<\/p>\n That document does not establish guilt. It records the state\u2019s allegations and the court process at this stage.<\/p>\n Public case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\nCase Remains Pending<\/h2>\n