State of Minnesota County of Hennepin State of Minnesota, vs. Plaintiff, ALEC PRICE STREIT DOB: 05/01/1997 2400 ELLIOTT AVENUE SOUTH #326 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404 Defendant. District Court 4th Judicial District Prosecutor File No. 17A05240 Court File No. 27-CR-17-10795 COMPLAINT Order of Detention The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe Defendant committed the following offense(s): COUNT I Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Minnesota Statute: 609.19.1(1), with reference to: 609.11.5(a), 609.05.1, 609.05.2, 609.19.1 Maximum Sentence: 40 YEARS acting alone or intentionally aiding, advising, hiring, counseling or conspiring with others or otherwise procures the other to commit the crime caused the death of C.E., a human being, with intent to effect the death of that person or another, but without premeditation, while using a firearm. Minimum Sentence: 3 YEARS COUNT II Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - Without Intent - While Committing a Felony Minnesota Statute: 609.19.2(1), with reference to: 609.19.2(1), 609.11.5(a), 609.05.1, 609.05.2 Maximum Sentence: 40 YEARS did without intent to effect the death of any person, acting alone or intentionally aiding, advising, hiring, counseling or conspiring with others or otherwise procures the other to commit the crime, cause the death 1
of C.E., a human being, while committing or attempting to commit the felony offense of burglary while using a firearm. Minimum Sentence: 3 YEARS COUNT III Charge: Burglary-1st Deg-Assault Person In Build/On Property Minnesota Statute: 609.582.1(c), with reference to: 609.582.1, 609.11.5(a) Maximum Sentence: 20 YEARS AND/OR $35,000 either directly or as an accomplice, entered a building, without consent and with intent to commit a crime or committed a crime, while in the building and assaulted C.E., a person within the building using a firearm. COUNT IV Charge: Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon Minnesota Statute: 609.222.1, with reference to: 609.222.1, 609.11.5(a), 609.05.1, 609.05.2, 609.101.2 Maximum Sentence: 7 YEARS AND/OR $4,200-$14,000 acting alone or intentionally aiding, advising, hiring, counseling or conspiring with others or otherwise procures the other to commit the crime, assaulted Victim A, while using a firearm. Minimum Sentence: 3 YEARS 2
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE Complainant has investigated the facts and circumstances of this offense and believes the following establishes probable cause: On or about April 27, 2017, at approximately 10:44 p.m., Bloomington Police Officers were dispatched to Hampshire Hill Apartments, 6800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Hennepin County Minnesota on the report of shooting. Upon arriving at that location, officers were greeted by Victim A, dob 4/26/99, who escorted them to Apartment 214. Police immediately observed blood throughout the apartment. Officers observed Victim B, Corey Elder, dob 2/16/98 in the bedroom of the apartment. He was laying lifeless on a bed. Victim B was surrounded by blood, the apparent victim of a gunshot wound to his neck. On April 29, 2017, an autopsy of Victim B was performed at Hennepin County Medical Examiner s Office. The Medical Examiner determined that Victim B died as a result of a single gunshot wound to his neck. The bullet grazed Victim B s jugular vein, shattered his spine and fractured his skull. Victim B also suffered blunt force trauma to his head and face. Victim A stated that she and Victim B were at their apartment on the evening of April 27, 2017 at approximately 10:35 p.m., when there was a knock at the door. When Victim B opened the door, two females burst into the apartment, shouting, You re fucking liars! Victim A identified these females as Bri and Megan. Officers later identified the two women as Co-Defendants BRIANA MARIE MARTINSON, dob 12/15/98, MEGAN CHRISTINE CATER, 3/11/98. Victim A stated Co-Defendants MARTINSON and CATER were regular customers of Victim B who often purchased illegal drugs from him. Police continued to investigate the case by canvassing the apartment building, searching for evidence and taking statements. The investigation revealed that CATER and MARTINSON first arranged with Co- Defendants, later identified as TARRANCE FONTAINE MURPHY, 12/1/96 and MAURICE ANTONIO VERSER, dob 10/2/83, NOAH JOHN PETERSON, dob 8/4/96, and ALEC PRICE STREIT, dob 5/1/97 to burglarize the apartment and steal from the Victims. CATER and MARTINSON wanted to steal drugs. They contacted STREIT and PETERSON for assistance. PETERSON solicited the help of MURPHY. MURPHY recruited VERSER who could provide a gun. MURPHY AND VERSER wanted drugs. STREIT wanted to take back a gaming system and drugs he said Victim B stole from him. The six Co-defendants drove in two cars to the Victims residence. The six Co-defendants all met up in the apartment complex parking lot to discuss the details while sitting in Streit s car just prior to carrying out the crime. They intended to scare the Victims and rough up Victim B. VERSER supplied the gun and made sure it was loaded. All six Co- Defendants planned entry of the Victims apartment with the intent to steal drugs or property. PETERSON and STREIT remained outside waiting in one car. MURPHY and VERSER entered the apartment immediately behind CATER and MARTINSON. Once in the apartment, MURPHY AND VERSER confronted Victim B. MURPHY and VERSER physically assaulted and pistol whipped Victim B.. CATER and MARTINSON immediately confronted Victim A in the bedroom. CATER and MARTINSON yelled and swore at Victim A as they ransacked the apartment searching for drugs. During the confrontation, either VERSER or MURPHY pointed a gun at Victim A s head and told her to remain still. CATER and MARTINSON took Xanax, Gabapentin and cocaine from the bedroom. Victim B continued to resist VERSER and MURPHY. VERSER dragged Victim B into the bedroom. VERSER threw Victim B on the bed next to Victim A. VERSER raised up a black handgun and fired one shot into Victim B s neck. The Co-Defendants then fled the building and drove away. Victim A ran to a neighbor s apartment and asked him to call 911. CATER, MURPHY, VERSER, PETERSON, STREIT and MARTINSON were arrested by police over the 3
next three days. CATER, MURPHY, VERSER, PETERSON AND STREIT all waived Miranda and admitted to participating in the crime. All are presently in custody. The stolen drugs were recovered from CATER S car. Based upon information derived from the Mirandized statements from the suspects, Police recovered a 1917 Colt.45 caliber revolver that was alleged to be used in the homicide. 4
SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be: (1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or (2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise be dealt with according to law. Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2. Complainant George Harms Electronically Signed: Detective 1800 W Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 Badge: 241 05/02/2017 11:11 AM Hennepin County, Minnesota Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint. Prosecuting Attorney Therese Galatowitsch 300 S 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55487 (612) 348-5550 Electronically Signed: 05/02/2017 11:00 AM 5
FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant s arrest or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant s appearance in court, or Defendant s detention, if already in custody, pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s). SUMMONS THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on, at AM/PM before the above-named court at 300 S Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 to answer this complaint. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued. WARRANT To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than 36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law. Execute in MN Only Execute Nationwide Execute in Border States X ORDER OF DETENTION Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be detained pending further proceedings. Bail: $1,000,000.00 Conditions of Release: No Contact with Victim This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer as of the following date: May 2, 2017. Judicial Officer Ivy S. Bernhardson District Court Judge Electronically Signed: 05/02/2017 11:18 AM Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA State of Minnesota Plaintiff vs. ALEC PRICE STREIT Defendant LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Order of Detention upon the Defendant herein named. Signature of Authorized Service Agent: 6