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Case Information

Case Number: 2 7 dash C R dash 2 4 dash 1 9 5 6 1
Case Title:State of Minnesota versus Matthew Mwanthi Mulwa
Case Type: Criminal Traffic Mandatory
Date Filed: August 27, 2024
Case Location:Hennepin County, Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Case Status:Under Court Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
State of Minnesota
Attorneys Active
  • GRAB, THOMAS STEPHEN - Lead Attorney
  • ARNESON, THOMAS STUART
  • DIAMOND, CHARLES EDGAR
  • GJERE, MEGAN ANN
  • GOLTZ, ERIN ANCHETA
Defendant
Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi
Date of birth, May 27 1997
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Attorneys Active
  • KOLSTAD, ROBERT JOSEPH - Lead Attorney
Attorneys Inactive
  • BYRON, EVE MARIE
  • FRASER, MELISSA MARIE
  • KOLSTAD, ROBERT JOSEPH
  • LUND, CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL
  • MILLER, MARK JASON
  • RENDEN, GREGORY ALLAN
  • SORENSEN, ALYSON BROOKE
  • STOKS, AMANDA ESTELLA

Inactive Warrants

List with 4 inactive warrants

MULWA, MATTHEW, Bench Warrant-fail to appear at a hearing

Judicial Officer: Brennan, Amber
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, October 22 2025,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 08:17 AM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
Warrant Status 2, Date, October 2 2025,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 10:00 AM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Hold Without Bond

Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi, Bench Warrant-fail to appear at a hearing

Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, January 31 2025,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 11:29 AM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
Warrant Status 2, Date, January 8 2025,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 07:00 AM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Bond or Cash Bail
Warrant Bond Amount, 0.00 U S dollars

Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi, Bench Warrant

Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, December 26 2024,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 11:46 AM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
Warrant Status 2, Date, December 6 2024,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 07:00 AM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Warrant Conditions
List with 1 warrant condition
Warrant Condition 1, Return Warrant
Bond/Bail Options
Bond or Cash Bail
Warrant Bond Amount, 0.00 U S dollars

Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi, Bench Warrant

Judicial Officer: Poston, Janet N.
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, September 26 2024,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 11:52 PM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
Warrant Status 2, Date, September 26 2024,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 11:14 AM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Bond or Cash Bail
Warrant Bond Amount, 15,000.00 U S dollars
List with 1 charge
Count 1
Amended Charge, Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)(1)
Date Amended: July 7 2025
Additional Statute: Theft - Value of property or services $1001 - $5,000 ([REDACTED_JWT](3)(a))
Disposition: Convicted
Disposition Date: July 7 2025
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: August 25 2024
Community Of Offense: St. Louis Park
Law Enforcement Agency: St. Louis Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Prior Charge: Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)(1)
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: August 25 2024
Community Of Offense: St. Louis Park
Law Enforcement Agency: St. Louis Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney

July 10 2025 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Brennan, Amber
  • Hold Without Bail or Bond

March 25 2025 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Sullivan, Bridget
Expiration Date: 07/08/2025
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    5,000.00 U S dollars

March 3 2025 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
Expiration Date: 03/25/2025
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval
  • No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons
  • Comply With Geographic Restrictions Imposed
  • Contact with probation
  • Follow all instructions of probation
  • Provide List of Prescribed Medications to Probation Officer
  • Random testing
  • No alcohol/controlled substance use
  • Electronic monitoring
  • Conditions, other
  • Release with Conditions
    0.00 U S dollars

February 3 2025 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Frank, Matthew
Expiration Date: 03/03/2025
  • Release with No Bail, Bond, or Conditions Required (ROR)

December 27 2024 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Frank, Matthew
Expiration Date: 02/03/2025
  • Release with No Bail, Bond, or Conditions Required (ROR)

November 27 2024 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
Expiration Date: 12/27/2024
  • Release with No Bail, Bond, or Conditions Required (ROR)

November 21 2024 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
Expiration Date: 11/22/2024
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    10,000.00 U S dollars

September 30 2024 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Frank, Matthew
Expiration Date: 11/21/2024
  • Release with Conditions
    0.00 U S dollars
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Comply With Geographic Restrictions Imposed
  • Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo
  • Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval
  • Contact with probation
  • Follow all instructions of probation
  • Conditions, other

August 27 2024 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Hudleston, Sarah
Expiration Date: 09/30/2024
  • Release with Conditions
    0.00 U S dollars
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Comply With Geographic Restrictions Imposed
  • Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo
  • Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval
  • Contact with probation
  • Follow all instructions of probation
  • Conditions, other

August 27 2024 Interim conditions for Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Judicial Officer: Abrams, Ronald L.
Expiration Date: 08/27/2024
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    10,000.00 U S dollars

Current Case Assignment

Judicial Assignment: Lamas, Carolina A.
Date of Assignment: April 9 2025

Prior Case Assignments

List with 3 prior case assignments

Prior Case Assignment 1

Judicial Assignment: Marttila, Kristen
Date of Assignment: November 8 2024
Reassignment Reason: Reassigned

Prior Case Assignment 2

Judicial Assignment: Lucas, John
Date of Assignment: August 27 2024
Reassignment Reason: Reassigned

Prior Case Assignment 3

Date of Assignment: August 27 2024
Reassignment Reason: Initial Assignment
December 4, 2025
Hearing Held Hybrid
December 1, 2025
Probation Violation Report
Index #66
November 20, 2025
Reminder Notice
Index #65
November 20, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
November 20, 2025
Probation Referral Notification
Index #64

1 page
November 6, 2025
Reminder Notice
Index #63
November 6, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
October 22, 2025
Warrant Recalled
Index #62
October 22, 2025
Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
October 2, 2025
Warrant Issued
Index #61
October 2, 2025
Fail to Appear at a hearing
October 2, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
September 4, 2025
Reminder Notice
Index #60
September 4, 2025
Hearing Held Hybrid
August 21, 2025
Hearing Held Hybrid
July 31, 2025
Hearing Held Hybrid
July 31, 2025
Notice of Forensic Navigator Assignment
Index #59

1 page
July 15, 2025
Departure Report
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Index #58

2 pages
July 11, 2025
Amended Order
Judicial Officer: Brennan, Amber
Index #55

1 page
July 10, 2025
Consent to release medical or mental health records
Index #57
July 10, 2025
Acceptance by Mental Health Court
Party: Defendant Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi
Index #54
July 10, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
July 7, 2025
Amended Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Index #56

3 pages
July 7, 2025
Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Index #53

3 pages
July 7, 2025
Probation Referral Notification
Index #52

1 page
July 7, 2025
Departure Report
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Index #51

2 pages
July 7, 2025
Petition to Enter Guilty Plea
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Index #50

6 pages
July 7, 2025
Order-Other
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Index #49

3 pages
July 7, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
July 7, 2025
Hold for Commit/Transport Order
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
July 2, 2025
Withdrawal of Speedy Trial Demand
Index #48
July 2, 2025
Bail to stand as previously ordered
July 2, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
July 1, 2025
Witness List
Index #47

1 page
June 16, 2025
Copy Request
Index #46
June 10, 2025
Copy Request
Index #45
May 15, 2025
Demand-Speedy Trial
Index #44
May 15, 2025
Probable Cause Found
May 15, 2025
Demand for Jury Trial
Index #43
May 15, 2025
Bail to stand as previously ordered
May 15, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
April 25, 2025
Bail to stand as previously ordered
April 25, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
April 9, 2025
Bail to stand as previously ordered
April 9, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
April 4, 2025
Refer to Treatment Court
Index #42
April 4, 2025
Probation Recommendation
Index #41
March 25, 2025
Order Revoking Interim Conditions of Release
Judicial Officer: Sullivan, Bridget
Index #40

2 pages
March 24, 2025
Conditional Release Violation Report
Index #39
March 24, 2025
Proposed Order or Document
Index #38

2 pages
March 3, 2025
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
Index #37

1 page
March 3, 2025
Triage for Treatment Court
Index #36
March 3, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
February 18, 2025
Found Competent
Judicial Officer: Koch, William H.
February 18, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
February 18, 2025
Rule 20 Evaluation Report
Index #35
February 18, 2025
Rule 20 Report Distributed
February 3, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
February 3, 2025
Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions
Index #34

2 pages
February 3, 2025
Request for Continuance
Index #33
January 31, 2025
Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
January 31, 2025
Rule 20 Progress Report
Index #32
January 14, 2025
Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions
Index #31

2 pages
January 14, 2025
Request for Continuance
Index #30
January 8, 2025
Warrant Issued
Index #29
January 8, 2025
Fail to Appear at a hearing
December 27, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
December 26, 2024
Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
December 12, 2024
Notice of Forensic Navigator Assignment
Index #28

1 page
December 6, 2024
Warrant Issued
Index #27
December 6, 2024
Fail to Appear at a hearing
November 27, 2024
Order-Evaluation for Competency to Proceed (Rule 20.01)
Judicial Officer: Chou, Marta M.
Index #26

3 pages
November 27, 2024
Order Appointing Forensic Navigator
Judicial Officer: Chou, Marta M.
Index #25

2 pages
November 22, 2024
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Hudleston, Sarah
Index #24

1 page
November 21, 2024
Order Revoking Interim Conditions of Release
Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
Index #23

1 page
November 20, 2024
Proposed Order or Document
Index #22

1 page
November 20, 2024
Conditional Release Violation Report
Index #21
November 12, 2024
Order-Evaluation for Competency to Proceed (Rule 20.01)
Judicial Officer: Mercurio, Danielle
Index #19

3 pages
November 12, 2024
Request for Continuance
Party: Attorney RENDEN, GREGORY ALLAN
Index #18
November 12, 2024
Hearing Held Hybrid
November 9, 2024
Notice of Case Reassignment
Judicial Officer: Marttila, Kristen
Index #20

1 page
September 30, 2024
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Frank, Matthew
Index #17

1 page
September 30, 2024
Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions
Index #16

2 pages
September 30, 2024
Notice of Hearing
Index #15

1 page
September 30, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
September 26, 2024
Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
September 26, 2024
Order Revoking Interim Conditions of Release
Judicial Officer: Poston, Janet N.
Index #14

1 page
September 26, 2024
Warrant Issued
Index #13
September 26, 2024
Proposed Order or Document
Index #12

1 page
September 26, 2024
Conditional Release Violation Report
Index #11
September 19, 2024
Notice of Hearing
Index #10

2 pages
September 19, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
September 12, 2024
Pretrial Agency Report
Index #9
September 9, 2024
Pre-Plea Worksheet
Index #8
August 27, 2024
Notice of Hearing
Index #7

1 page
August 27, 2024
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Hudleston, Sarah
Index #6

1 page
August 27, 2024
Statement of Rights
Index #5
August 27, 2024
Identity Verified
August 27, 2024
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: Hudleston, Sarah
Index #4
August 27, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
August 27, 2024
Application for Public Defender
Index #3
August 27, 2024
Pretrial Release Evaluation Form
Index #2
August 27, 2024
E-filed Comp-Order for Detention
Index #1

6 pages
Upcoming Hearings
Previous Hearings

November 20 2025 Amended Court Decision - Sentenced

Judicial Officer: Brennan, Amber
Amended Reason: Court Order

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Amended Charge, Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)(1)
Date Amended: July 7 2025
Additional Statute: Theft - Value of property or services $1001 - $5,000 ([REDACTED_JWT](3)(a))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: August 25 2024
Community Of Offense: St. Louis Park
Law Enforcement Agency: St. Louis Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 

Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:

MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 25 Mo
Stay for 3 Yr
Departure: Downward Dispositional

Local Confinement:

Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 218 Days
Time To Serve: 218 Days
Credit For Time Served: 218 Days

Monitoring - Adult:

Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 3 Yr
07/07/2025 - 07/07/2028
Status: Active 07/07/2025

Condition - Adult:

1. Follow all State and Federal criminal laws., 07/07/2025
2. Contact your probation officer as directed., 07/07/2025
3. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you have, contact with law enforcement., 07/07/2025
4. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you are, charged with any new crime., 07/07/2025
5. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you change, your address, employment, or telephone number., 07/07/2025
6. Cooperate with the search of your person, residence,, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer., 07/07/2025
7. Sign releases of information as directed., 07/07/2025
8. Give a DNA sample when directed., 07/07/2025
9. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, 07/07/2025
10. Conditions, other, Complete Mental Health Court program. Obey all rules of Mental Health Court. Appear for judicial reviews as directed by the Court or Probation. You must be on time; Complete treatment, therapy or programming ad directed by the Mental Health Court team; You are only allowed to use one hospital, one prescribing primary physician, one psychiatrist or mental health professional (if needed) and one pharmacy., 07/07/2025
11. Remain law-abiding, 07/07/2025
12. Comply With Geographic Restrictions Imposed, Stay away from Kohl's in St. Louis Park, 07/07/2025
13. Obtain Permission from Agent before leaving the State, 07/07/2025
14. Supply DNA sample, 07/07/2025
15. Follow all instructions of probation, 07/07/2025

Fees: (Grand Total: $0.00)

Fine Totals: $0
Fine: $50.00
Adjustment: $50.00 (Stay until 07/07/2028)
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00 (Waived)
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00 (Waived)
Public Defender Co-Payment: $75.00 (Waived)

Service - Adult:

Type: sentence to service
1 Days For 14 Days
In Lieu of Confinement
Start: 11/20/2025 Due: 12/04/2025

Level of Sentence:

Convicted of a Felony

Prior Court Decisions

July 7 2025 Court Decision - Sentenced
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
List with 1 charge
Count 1
Amended Charge, Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)(1)
Date Amended: July 7 2025
Additional Statute: Theft - Value of property or services $1001 - $5,000 ([REDACTED_JWT](3)(a))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: August 25 2024
Community Of Offense: St. Louis Park
Law Enforcement Agency: St. Louis Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 
Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:
MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 25 Mo
Stay for 3 Yr
Departure: Downward Dispositional
Local Confinement:
Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 218 Days
Time To Serve: 218 Days
Credit For Time Served: 218 Days
Monitoring - Adult:
Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 3 Yr
07/07/2025 - 07/07/2028
Condition - Adult:
1. Follow all State and Federal criminal laws., 07/07/2025
2. Contact your probation officer as directed., 07/07/2025
3. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you have, contact with law enforcement., 07/07/2025
4. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you are, charged with any new crime., 07/07/2025
5. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you change, your address, employment, or telephone number., 07/07/2025
6. Cooperate with the search of your person, residence,, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer., 07/07/2025
7. Sign releases of information as directed., 07/07/2025
8. Give a DNA sample when directed., 07/07/2025
9. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, 07/07/2025
10. Conditions, other, Complete Mental Health Court program. Obey all rules of Mental Health Court. Appear for judicial reviews as directed by the Court or Probation. You must be on time; Complete treatment, therapy or programming ad directed by the Mental Health Court team; You are only allowed to use one hospital, one prescribing primary physician, one psychiatrist or mental health professional (if needed) and one pharmacy., 07/07/2025
11. Remain law-abiding, 07/07/2025
12. Comply With Geographic Restrictions Imposed, Stay away from Kohl's in St. Louis Park, 07/07/2025
13. Obtain Permission from Agent before leaving the State, 07/07/2025
14. Supply DNA sample, 07/07/2025
15. Follow all instructions of probation, 07/07/2025
Fees: (Grand Total: $0.00)
Fine Totals: $0
Fine: $50.00
Adjustment: $50.00 (Stay until 07/07/2028)
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00 (Waived)
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00 (Waived)
Public Defender Co-Payment: $75.00 (Waived)
Level of Sentence:
Convicted of a Felony

July 7 2025 Disposition

Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Amended Charge, Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)(1)
Date Amended: July 7 2025
Additional Statute: Theft - Value of property or services $1001 - $5,000 ([REDACTED_JWT](3)(a))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: August 25 2024
Community Of Offense: St. Louis Park
Law Enforcement Agency: St. Louis Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney

July 7 2025 Amended Plea

Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Amended Reason: Plea agreement

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Amended Charge, Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)(1)
Date Amended: July 7 2025
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: August 25 2024
Guilty

July 2 2025 Plea

Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)(1)
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: August 25 2024
Not guilty

Defendant - Mulwa, Matthew Mwanthi

Fines and Fees, 153.00 U S dollars
Restitution, 0.00 U S dollars
Total Payments and Credits, -153.00 U S dollars
Current Balance as of December 7 2025, 0.00 U S dollars

Transaction Details

List with 2 transactions
Transaction 1 Date, July 8 2025
Transaction 1 Type, Credit Waived
Transaction 1 Amount, -153.00 U S dollars
Transaction 2 Date, July 8 2025
Transaction 2 Type, Charge
Transaction 2 Amount, 153.00 U S dollars
Search executed on 12/07/2025 06:45 AM