19-Year-Old St. Paul Man Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Threatening Resident With BB Gun, Fleeing Police in West St. Paul
Published: February 10, 2026
WEST SAINT PAUL, MN: A 19-year-old St. Paul man is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities say he threatened a resident with a replica firearm, fired a BB gun into a vehicle, and fled from police during a traffic stop in West St. Paul.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court, 19-year-old Jesus Nicolas Bazan Landin is charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor stemming from an incident reported on the afternoon of Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Charges Filed
Bazan Landin is charged with the following offenses:
Felony Threats of Violence (Replica Firearm or BB Gun) — alleging he displayed or brandished a replica firearm or BB gun in a threatening manner, causing or attempting to cause terror. This charge carries a maximum possible sentence of one year and one day in prison and/or a fine ranging from $900 to $3,000.
Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle — alleging he attempted to flee from law enforcement while officers were acting in the lawful discharge of their duties. This offense carries a maximum sentence of three years and one day in prison and/or a fine of $1,500 to $5,000.
Misdemeanor Criminal Damage to Property in the Fourth Degree — alleging intentional damage to another person’s property without consent, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $300 to $1,000.
Incident Details
Court records state that at approximately 4:56 p.m. on Feb. 8, officers were dispatched to a residence in West St. Paul on a reported assault. The reporting party told police that a man wearing a ski mask entered his detached garage, pointed a gun directly at his chest without speaking, and then drove away.
The victim further reported that the suspect had fired at a vehicle parked inside the garage, shattering the windshield and leaving a visible hole. Officers documented damage consistent with gunfire and obtained a description of both the suspect’s clothing and the vehicle used to flee the scene.
Police Pursuit and Arrest
Shortly after the initial report, officers located a vehicle matching the description nearby and attempted a traffic stop using emergency lights and sirens. According to the complaint, the vehicle initially appeared to slow, then accelerated away before stopping.
Police removed the driver from the vehicle and identified him as Bazan Landin. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered a BB gun and BB pellets.
Defendant’s Statement
Investigators say Bazan Landin later provided a Mirandized statement admitting to key elements of the incident. He told officers that a second individual had allegedly made threats toward a friend, prompting him to confront the situation.
According to the complaint, Bazan Landin admitted he wore a ski mask, entered the garage, and fired his BB gun into a vehicle parked inside, breaking two windows. He also acknowledged fleeing from a police vehicle after seeing its emergency lights activated before eventually pulling over and surrendering. Bazan Landin told officers the BB gun belonged to him.
Court Proceedings and Bail Conditions
Bazan Landin’s bail was set at $30,000 with no conditions or $10,000 with conditions. As of the writing of this article, Bazan Landin has not posted bail and remains in custody at the Dakota County Jail. All charges are allegations, and Bazan Landin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Provided by Dakota County Jail.
