Federal Officials Announce Charges Against Violent Minneapolis Street Gang

Joint investigation leads to arrests and charges against alleged members of criminal organization

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Federal and local law enforcement officials, including the FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office, Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and Drug Enforcement Administration, will hold a joint news conference to announce charges against members and associates of a "violent Minneapolis street gang." The charges come amid a wave of career prosecutor departures from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota over objections to Trump administration directives.

Why it matters

This joint operation represents a rare moment of unity between federal and local officials in Minnesota, who have often been at odds over federal tactics and information-sharing in recent months. The charges also highlight ongoing efforts to combat violent crime and drug trafficking in the Minneapolis area.

The details

The FBI's Minneapolis Field Office said it was "executing search and arrest warrants this morning throughout the Twin Cities area in connection with a violent drug trafficking organization." Officials from the FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office, Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and Drug Enforcement Administration will provide more details on the charges and arrests at the 1 p.m. news conference.

  • The joint news conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The FBI executed search and arrest warrants earlier on Wednesday in the Twin Cities area.

The players

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is leading the joint investigation and executing search and arrest warrants.

U.S. Attorney's Office

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota, which is participating in the announcement of charges against the alleged gang members.

Minneapolis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency collaborating with federal officials on this investigation.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

The county-level law enforcement agency also involved in the joint operation.

Drug Enforcement Administration

The federal agency focused on drug-related crimes that is participating in the announcement.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges in combating violent crime and drug trafficking in the Minneapolis area, as well as the importance of collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies to address these issues.