Crystal Police: Suspects Allegedly Threw Flamethrower at Officers During Pursuit, Multiple Weapons and Drugs Recovered
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Published: July 1st, 2026.
CRYSTAL MN: Several people were arrested after Crystal police say suspects threw a flamethrower from a fleeing vehicle toward pursuing officers during a pursuit on July 1.
According to the Crystal Police Department, officers attempted to stop a vehicle that was wanted in connection with a burglary and weapons-related investigation in another jurisdiction. The driver refused to stop, prompting officers to initiate a pursuit.
During the chase, police say the occupants of the vehicle threw a flamethrower out of a window toward pursuing squad cars.
Officers were ultimately able to disable the fleeing vehicle and take several occupants into custody without injuries.
During a search of the vehicle, investigators reportedly recovered multiple weapons, including a firearm, more than 100 grams of marijuana, and fentanyl.
According to Crystal police, several occupants were booked into the Hennepin County Jail on outstanding warrants and are expected to face additional charges related to the incident.
Police credited the responding officers for safely bringing the pursuit to an end, noting that neither officers nor the suspects were injured.