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Alexio Miranda, 32, of St. Paul, participated in a violent civil disturbance in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026, where he and others broke into an FBI vehicle, already damaged and covered in graffiti. Miranda then broke into a vault in the cargo area and took a rifle bag and a satchel of ammunition, containing a semiautomatic rifle and a silencer. Two days later, police arrested Miranda and recovered the stolen firearms.
Miranda’s actions were part of a larger incident that endangered public safety and interfered with federal law enforcement operations. The case highlights the serious consequences of such actions, with Miranda facing up to 10 years in prison for his role in the crime.
Miranda pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a stolen firearm on June 26, 2026, before U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim. His sentencing is scheduled for October 28, 2026. The guilty plea is the result of a joint effort by the ATF and other law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who choose to endanger public safety.
The ATF and other agencies remain committed to pursuing accountability for those who lack respect for the law. In this case, the defendant’s deliberate choices put a stolen firearm into the hands of a prohibited person, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address such crimes and keep neighborhoods safe.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Weapons
- Defendant: Minnesota
- Location: MN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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