Burnsville Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Threats, Firearms Seizure, and Drug Discovery in Ongoing Dakota County Cases
Published: November 26, 2025
BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA - A Burnsville man is now facing a rapidly expanding list of felony charges after a series of investigations this month revealed violent threats, illegal firearm possession, and suspected fentanyl inside his home. According to newly filed court documents, 27-year-old Tyrone Cortez Martin is currently charged in three active Dakota County criminal cases, including threats of violence involving a former dating partner, multiple counts of firearm possession by an ineligible person, and a new felony drug possession case.
The Dakota County Attorney’s Office is requesting significant bail, citing Martin’s escalating criminal behavior and public-safety risk.
Threats of Violence Case: Victim Reports Terrifying Series of Messages
The first of Martin’s latest cases began on November 19, 2025, when a Burnsville woman walked into the Burnsville Police Department visibly upset and reported that Martin, whom she had dated briefly earlier this fall, was sending her threatening and violent text messages. According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police she had known Martin for some time but only began dating him in September. When she informed Martin in mid-November that she had started seeing someone else, she said he became enraged and refused to stop contacting her.
Between November 17 and 19, Martin allegedly sent a series of increasingly graphic and violent messages, threatening her new boyfriend and making multiple statements implying he would kill, kidnap, torture, or “make people disappear.” The victim told officers that she feared Martin might appear at her home and harm her, her family, or her new partner. She also reported that Martin was a heavy drug user, owned firearms, and had previously told her he had been arrested for choking another woman. She said he had warned her that he would choke her if she ever tried to leave.
Investigators confirmed that Martin is currently charged with Domestic Assault by Strangulation in an unrelated Dakota County case that occurred on August 29, 2025, at his Greenhaven residence.
The victim also provided police with photographs she had taken inside Martin’s residence showing a handgun, a rifle, and ammunition. The images were dated October 6 and October 22.
Based on the threatening messages and her statements, Martin was charged with Felony Threats of Violence—Intent to Terrorize, which carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison.
Search Warrant Leads to Three Firearms, Ammunition, and Fentanyl Discovery
Following the threats investigation, Burnsville Police obtained a search warrant for Martin’s residence on November 25, 2025, located on the 15000 block of Greenhaven Lane.
Earlier that same day, police arrested Martin on a warrant related to the threats case. During that arrest, officers recovered his house key and cellphone, which were pinging at the residence, confirming he was actively using the home.
When officers executed the warrant, they found no one inside. A search of the home revealed significant evidence:
Firearms Found in the Office Closet
Officers located three firearms, all seized from a closet:
AR-type rifle stored in a long-gun case
Taurus-brand revolver inside a metal safe
Taurus .22-caliber pistol inside a second metal safe
Additional firearm accessories were recovered, including optics, magazines, ammunition, and a holster. Officers also found paperwork bearing Martin’s name.
Drugs Found in Bedroom Duffle Bag
In a duffel bag in the bedroom, officers located:
Suspected marijuana
Pills
Two baggies containing powdered substances inside an eyeglass case
The powder field-tested positive for fentanyl and weighed approximately 5.21 grams, according to the complaint.
Ineligible to Possess Firearms
Court records show that Martin is legally prohibited from possessing firearms due to a 2020 conviction for felony threats of violence. That conviction was later reduced to a misdemeanor after he completed probation. Still, Minnesota law maintains a lifetime firearms ban for individuals convicted of a crime of violence, regardless of later reductions.
As a result, prosecutors charged Martin with three counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, one for each weapon recovered, and one count of Fifth-Degree Drug Possession, all felonies.
Prosecutors Seek High Bail, Citing Pattern of Escalation and Public Safety Risk
A November 26 filing by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office reveals that Martin appeared in court on the firearm and drug charges while simultaneously making his first appearance on the threats of violence case. The State requested bail consistent with the earlier threats case but asked the judge to apply that bail amount to both files, citing new evidence discovered during the search warrant.
Prosecutors listed several reasons why high bail is necessary:
Three firearms and fentanyl were found in Martin’s residence.
His 2020 felony threats of violence conviction, despite a later reduction, prevents him from legally possessing any firearm.
Recent Dakota County charges, including the pending felony domestic assault by strangulation case and the new threats charge, show escalating violent behavior.
Threatening statements toward the victim and her new partner.
The filing states plainly that Martin’s conduct “highlights his escalating criminal behavior and risk to public safety. Significant bail is required.”
The judge set Martin’s bail at $150,000 without conditions and $80,000 with conditions. Jail records show that Martin remains in custody at the Dakota County Jail and he has not posted bail yet as of the writing of this story.
Provided by Dakota County Jail.
This article provides an overview of the allegations against Martin, detailing the charges, evidence, and potential legal outcomes. The community is reminded that charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further updates on this case will depend on the progress of the legal proceedings.
Written By: Will Wight
