Published: November 12, 2026
EAGAN, MINNESOTA - A 24-year-old Eagan man is facing three criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a woman, preventing her from leaving a residence with their child, and fleeing with a handgun, prompting a large law enforcement response and shelter-in-place advisory in Eagan Monday evening.
According to a criminal complaint filed Thursday, November 12, in Dakota County District Court, Cody Temujin St Cyr, 24, of Eagan, has been charged with felony false imprisonment, gross misdemeanor possession of a pistol without a permit, and misdemeanor domestic assault. The charges stem from a November 9th incident at a residence in the 4100 block of Rahn Road, where prosecutors allege St Cyr physically assaulted a woman, restricted her ability to leave the home with their minor child, and retrieved a handgun after learning police had been contacted.
The incident prompted an extensive search involving several law enforcement agencies, the Minnesota State Patrol's aviation unit, and specialized police resources. Residents in the surrounding area were instructed to shelter in place while officers searched for the suspect. St Cyr was eventually taken into custody in the area of Beaver Dam Road after officers deployed less-lethal impact munitions, according to information previously provided by the Eagan Police Department.
The new criminal complaint provides the first detailed account of the allegations leading up to the police response.
Limitless Media News previously reported on the large police search and shelter-in-place advisory on November 9th, followed by an update on November 10th after receiving an official statement from Eagan Police.
Readers can review our original coverage of the Eagan police search and shelter-in-place.
Court Documents Detail Alleged Domestic Assault
According to the statement of probable cause, Eagan Police responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence on November 9th. The woman involved, whose identity is withheld in court documents, told investigators that St Cyr had been drinking alcohol, using drugs, and had reportedly remained awake for several days before the incident.
The complaint states that the two argued about money that evening. During the argument, St Cyr allegedly grabbed the woman by both arms, causing her pain. Prosecutors allege that he then placed both hands around her throat, with his thumbs crossed, and applied pressure to her neck.
According to the complaint, St Cyr released his grip before grabbing the woman's neck a second time. Responding officers documented several visible injuries consistent with the woman's account, including developing bruises on both upper arms, red marks on her neck, and a bleeding scratch on her upper back.
The criminal complaint does not specify whether the woman required medical treatment.
Prosecutors Allege Woman Was Prevented From Leaving With Child
The complaint also details allegations that St Cyr prevented the woman from leaving the residence with their minor child. According to investigators, the couple shares a child who was present during the incident. The woman reportedly attempted to leave the residence with the child multiple times, but St Cyr allegedly prevented her from doing so. Prosecutors allege that St Cyr took the woman's cellphone and told her she could not leave with the child.
The complaint states that he locked the bedroom door and stood in front of it to prevent her from leaving. When St Cyr allegedly refused to return her phone, the woman climbed onto a bed and attempted to open a window to call for help. According to court documents, St Cyr then approached the window, closed it, and locked it, preventing her from calling out.
These allegations form the basis of the felony false imprisonment charge filed against St Cyr. The complaint does not indicate that the child was physically injured during the incident.
Suspect Allegedly Retrieved Handgun After Learning Police Were Coming
Court documents indicate the woman eventually contacted a family member for help and told St Cyr police would be responding. According to the criminal complaint, St Cyr then went into a bedroom and retrieved a handgun.
Prosecutors allege that he told the woman, "I will not go to jail tonight," and made additional statements indicating that he would rather die than be taken into custody. The victim spoke with Limitless Media News by phone and also reported that these comments were made.
The complaint states that St Cyr did not have a pistol permit. He subsequently fled the residence, reportedly heading toward the area of Rahn Road and Diffley Road. Investigators later recovered a firearm matching the woman's description in a parking lot that St Cyr had reportedly passed through while fleeing the residence.
The complaint does not allege that St Cyr fired the handgun during the incident.
Large Police Search Prompts Shelter-in-Place Advisory
As Limitless Media News previously reported, the incident prompted a significant law enforcement response throughout the surrounding residential neighborhoods Monday evening. Around 8:35 p.m., Limitless Media News began receiving multiple reports from community members about police activity near Diffley Road and Nichols Road, as well as Diffley Road and Rahn Road.
At approximately 8:53 p.m., officials issued a shelter-in-place advisory for residents within a half-mile radius of Zircon Lane and Rahn Road. Eagan Police instructed residents in the affected area to lock their doors and remain inside while officers searched for St Cyr.
Multiple agencies responded to assist Eagan Police, including Burnsville Police, Apple Valley Police, Mendota Heights Police, and the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 9:15 p.m., the Minnesota State Patrol's aviation unit arrived to assist officers on the ground.
Limitless Media News personnel at the scene also observed an Eagan Police armored BearCat vehicle, police K9 teams, and emergency medical personnel.
Suspect Allegedly Told Officers to Shoot Him Before Arrest
The newly filed criminal complaint provides additional details about the circumstances surrounding St Cyr's apprehension. Prosecutors say officers eventually located St Cyr in a nearby wooded area.
The complaint describes him as highly animated and uncooperative when law enforcement confronted him. Investigators allege that St Cyr repeatedly made statements telling officers to shoot him.
In its November 10th statement to Limitless Media News, the Eagan Police Department confirmed that less-lethal impact munitions were used during the arrest. Police have not specified what type of less-lethal munitions were deployed or how many were used.
Police took St Cyr into custody at approximately 9:38 p.m. near Beaver Dam Road and Glenfield Court. Eagan Police subsequently confirmed that the arrest occurred in the 4100 block of Beaver Dam Road. Following his apprehension, St Cyr was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. After being medically cleared, he was transported to the Dakota County Jail. Police confirmed that no officers were injured during the incident.
The shelter-in-place advisory was lifted at approximately 9:48 p.m., roughly 55 minutes after it was issued. By approximately 10:22 p.m., most law enforcement and emergency medical personnel had cleared the scene, although Eagan Police K9 teams remained in the area conducting article searches.
Rough location of police incident in Eagan, Minnesota.
Three Criminal Charges Filed in Dakota County
On Thursday, November 12th, prosecutors formally charged St Cyr with three offenses in Dakota County District Court.
Count 1: Felony False Imprisonment — Intentional Restraint
Under Minnesota Statute 609.255, subdivision 2, St Cyr is accused of intentionally confining or restraining another person without lawful authority or consent.
The charge carries a maximum potential penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.
Count 2: Gross Misdemeanor Possession of a Pistol Without a Permit
Under Minnesota Statute 624.714, subdivision 1a, St Cyr is accused of carrying or possessing a pistol in a public place without the required permit.
The charge carries a maximum potential penalty of one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
Count 3: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 1(2), St Cyr is accused of intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon a family or household member.
The charge carries a maximum potential penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
If convicted, St Cyr could face criminal penalties determined by the court. The maximum statutory penalties do not necessarily reflect the sentence the court would impose in this case.
Prosecutors Request $50,000 Bail and Strict Release Conditions
In a separate filing dated November 12, 2026, the Dakota County Attorney's Office requested bail be set at $50,000, along with several release conditions.
In its bail recommendation, prosecutors stated that St Cyr was allegedly drinking and under the influence of controlled substances at the time of the incident. The Dakota County Attorney's Office argued that requiring abstinence from alcohol and controlled substances would be in the interest of public safety. The prosecution also requested that the court impose bail and release conditions together, rather than offering alternative release arrangements.
During St Cyr’s first appearance this afternoon, the judge set interim conditions at $25,000 with conditions. His Omnibus Hearing is set for December 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Hastings, Minnesota. As of this article, he remains in custody at the Dakota County Jail.
Case Moves Forward in Dakota County District Court
Prosecutors approved the criminal complaint, and a Dakota County District Court judge signed it on November 12th. The newly filed documents provide additional information about the events leading up to the large police response, including the alleged assault, the reported restraint of the woman, the recovery of a handgun, and St Cyr's behavior when officers located him.
The filings do not establish whether the allegations will ultimately be proven in court. St Cyr is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Limitless Media News will continue monitoring the case for additional court proceedings, updates to the defendant's custody status, and any further information released by the Eagan Police Department or Dakota County Attorney's Office.
This article follows Limitless Media News' original November 9th coverage and incorporates information from the criminal complaint and the prosecution's bail recommendation filed November 12, 2026.
Pictured: Cody Temujin St Cyr. Provided by Dakota County Jail.
Written by: Will Wight
