Prosecutors filed two felony first-degree burglary counts against Baez.<\/p>\n
He also faces felony threats of violence and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault charges.<\/p>\n
The alleged incident happened early August 15, 2026, at Roselawn Apartments.<\/p>\n
Police Respond to Apartment Disturbance<\/h2>\n
Law enforcement was called to the apartment complex around 1:31 a.m.<\/p>\n
Authorities arrived and found Jose Torres Negron on top of Baez.<\/p>\n
The two men appeared to be wrestling, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
A witness, Christopher Roca, told authorities that Baez had allegedly started the confrontation.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges Baez kicked Torres Negron near the head after Baez was handcuffed.<\/p>\n
Resident Says Baez Forced His Way Inside<\/h2>\n
Torres Negron told investigators he had been inside his bedroom before hearing yelling outside.<\/p>\n
He then heard pounding and more yelling in the hallway.<\/p>\n
Torres Negron said he opened his apartment door to see what was happening.<\/p>\n
He alleged Baez then pushed his way into the apartment without permission.<\/p>\n
Torres Negron said Baez began hitting him in the face and body.<\/p>\n Authorities reported scratches on his back and redness near his eyes.<\/p>\n Torres Negron said he grabbed Baez to stop the alleged attack.<\/p>\n He and Roca told investigators they did not know Baez before the incident.<\/p>\n Torres Negron also reported several threats during the confrontation.<\/p>\n He alleged Baez threatened to get a knife and kill him.<\/p>\n He also reported another threat involving Baez’s brother if police were called.<\/p>\n Baez later spoke with investigators after receiving a Miranda warning.<\/p>\n Baez said he had consumed alcohol before the incident.<\/p>\n He denied fighting inside the apartment, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Baez also claimed the men inside the apartment were his friends.<\/p>\n At the jail, Baez allegedly made another statement involving shooting officers if he had a gun.<\/p>\n One burglary count alleges Baez entered an occupied dwelling without consent.<\/p>\n The second alleges he entered without consent and assaulted another person inside.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 609.582<\/a> covers first-degree burglary.<\/p>\n Each burglary count carries up to 20 years in prison and a $35,000 fine.<\/p>\n The occupied-dwelling count also carries a six-month mandatory minimum after conviction.<\/p>\n The threats charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n That felony carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n The assault count carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n The case is filed under court number 68-CR-26-484.<\/p>\n Public court records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint contains allegations and does not establish Baez’s guilt.<\/p>\n Baez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Felix](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COLON-BAEZ-FELIX-R-2.jpg\")
Threats Alleged During Confrontation<\/h2>\n
Two First-Degree Burglary Counts Filed<\/h2>\n