St. Louis Park meth raid suspect charged and on the run
Authorities seized 144.3 pounds of methamphetamine from an apartment in St. Louis Park and have filed criminal charges in connection with the haul. Twenty‑two‑year‑old Jose Manuel Jimenez‑Zamorano is charged with first‑degree drug sale in Hennepin County; charges were filed via warrant, his current whereabouts are unknown, and a nationwide warrant has been issued for his arrest.
📌 Key Facts
- Alphanews reported (March 19, 2026) that the suspect is 22‑year‑old Jose Manuel Jimenez‑Zamorano.
- He is charged in Hennepin County with first‑degree drug sale.
- The charge is connected to a seizure of about 144.3 pounds of methamphetamine found in a St. Louis Park apartment.
- Charges were filed via warrant.
- His current whereabouts are unknown.
- A nationwide warrant has been issued for his arrest.
📊 Relevant Data
The Hispanic or Latino population in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, increased from 4.3% of the total population in 2010 to 6.2% in 2020.
St. Louis Park, Minnesota - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
In Minnesota, African American Minnesotans are two times more likely to die from drug overdoses than White Minnesotans, while American Indian Minnesotans are five times more likely.
Differences in Rates of Drug Overdose Deaths by Race — Minnesota Department of Health
In 2025, 19 people, including several from the St. Cloud area, were convicted in a multi-year Minnesota drug trafficking ring tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Major Drug Trafficking Ring With Ties to Central Minnesota Dismantled — KNSI Radio
Nationally, Hispanic individuals are overrepresented in methamphetamine trafficking sentences, comprising 38.4% of those sentenced in FY 2024, while Hispanics make up about 19% of the U.S. population.
2024 Quick Facts on Methamphetamine Trafficking — United States Sentencing Commission
Risk factors contributing to substance use among Hispanics include availability of drugs, extreme economic deprivation, and neighborhood disorganization.
Understanding Risk and Cultural Factors Contributing to Substance Use Within Hispanic/Latinx Communities — ATTC Network
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- Identifies the suspect as 22‑year‑old Jose Manuel Jimenez‑Zamorano.
- Confirms he is charged with first‑degree drug sale in Hennepin County in connection with the 144.3‑pound meth seizure.
- States charges were filed via warrant, his current whereabouts are unknown, and a nationwide warrant has been issued for his arrest.