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In May 2024, the subject was transferred to the Ramsey County jail. Investigator Erickson met with the subject in jail and interviewed him. The male denied having any involvement and said it was a mystery why his DNA would be involved and said he would never do anything like this to a female, despite being in prison for sexual assault. Investigator Erickson served the subject with a search warrant for his DNA which was later shown to be a match to the DNA found from the SANE exam. The second suspect remains in custody with the Ramsey County Jail awaiting his trial date. Fraud/Counterfeit Currency Investigation On February 13t", Officers took a report of a male entering the gas station and purchased a pack of cigarettes using a 100-dollar bill, receiving $87.08 dollars in change. The bill was determined to be counterfeit. Through the investigation, Camera footage was obtained from the gas station and the subject was identified. The subject was charged with Passing Counterfeit Money and Theft. Arson On April 23rd, Officers were called for an active fire in the dumpster/garage area of an apartment complex. Officers arrived and the dumpster and garage was fully engulfed in flames. Police and Fire's quick response was able to extinguish the fire before any further damage was done. Through the investigation, Inv. Erickson was able to meet with apartment management and view surveillance footage. It was found that a white male suspect walked to the dumpster area, went behind the dumpster, kneeled down and started a fire. Further camera angles found closer up pictures of the male that Inv. Erickson was able to identify the suspect, due to the suspect carrying a bag in his hand with a label on the bag of the location of where he works. Inv. Erickson met with the suspect and interviewed him. The suspect admitted to starting the fire and admitted that he was high on drugs when he did it. The case has been forwarded to the County Attorney's Office and is being reviewed for charges. Vehicle Pursuit and recovered firearms On April 26t" 2024, a Mounds View Patrol Officer noticed a vehicle leaving a gas station in Mounds View while violating traffic laws. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle which led to a vehicle pursuit. Due to the high speeds and danger of the pursuit, the Officer terminated the pursuit. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Minneapolis. The vehicle was towed and upon inventorying the vehicle, two assault rifles were found in the vehicle. The rifles were recovered. Investigator Erickson investigated the case and the rifles were swabbed for DNA. Investigator Erickson also obtained surveillance footage from the gas station that the vehicle came from, determining the occupants of the vehicle to be a white male driver and a black male passenger. Inv. Erickson contacted the registered owner of the suspect vehicle who stated that he borrowed the vehicle to a friend three days earlier, but the friend had told him the vehicle was stolen. Inv. Erickson learned no stolen vehicle report had been made.