Two Men Charged With Felony Burglary After Report of Suspicious Activity in South St. Paul
Published: April 16th 2026
SOUTH SAINT PAUL: Two men have been charged in Dakota County District Court with felony burglary in connection with an incident involving a vacant residence in South St. Paul.
According to a criminal complaint, JORDAN KEVIN HULL and JUSTIN PAUL HANEY are each charged with Burglary in the Third Degree (Commit Theft or Felony or Gross Misdemeanor) in violation of Minnesota Statute 609.582.3(a). The charge is a felony offense punishable by up to five years imprisonment and/or a fine of $3,000 to $10,000.
The complaint alleges that on April 13, 2026, at approximately 7:54 p.m., officers with the South St. Paul Police Department were dispatched to the area of 4th Street and 18th Avenue following a report of suspicious activity. A reporting party indicated two males were observed quickly leaving a vacant residence while carrying bags.
Officers located two individuals matching the description in the area and identified them as Hull and Haney. According to the complaint, both men were found in possession of bags containing documents belonging to the previous homeowner of a residence located at 350 18th Avenue South.
After being advised of their Miranda rights, Hull allegedly admitted to entering the residence with Haney and taking mail from inside. Hull reportedly stated he did not know who resided at the property and did not have permission from the owner to enter.
A search of Hull’s person allegedly resulted in the recovery of a pry bar, handheld light, two pocketknives, and mace. Officers also reported locating a backpack containing tools, including an 18-volt Makita brushless grinder, pliers, screwdrivers, box cutters, and a pocketknife.
According to the complaint, Haney stated Hull had been inside the residence for approximately two hours before exiting with a large duffle bag. Haney allegedly admitted to carrying the bag and possessing mail taken from the residence. The complaint states that Haney’s bag contained scrap cords, wire, and metal.
During a search of Haney, officers allegedly recovered a Makita 18-volt battery from his jacket pocket, which the complaint states matched the grinder found among Hull’s belongings.
Hull and Haney were arrested and transported to the Dakota County Jail without incident.
All charges are based on allegations contained in the criminal complaint, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.