Saint Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charge
Samuel Flowers entered a guilty plea following a high-speed vehicle chase that involved gunfire in January.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Samuel Flowers, 28, has pleaded guilty to a dangerous weapons charge after firing a stolen gun at an officer during a pursuit. The incident ended when Flowers crashed his vehicle on the 800 block of Fuller Avenue in Saint Paul.
Why it matters
The guilty plea resolves legal proceedings related to a dangerous confrontation where a civilian vehicle was struck by gunfire. No officers were injured during the pursuit.
Police recovered an AR-style rifle and 12 spent casings from the scene of the arrest. Flowers is currently awaiting his sentencing hearing.
The players
Samuel Flowers
He is the 28-year-old individual who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge following a police pursuit.
The details
During a January traffic stop attempt, Flowers led police on a pursuit and fired at an officer from his Chevrolet Impala. The chase concluded with a crash on the 800 block of Fuller Avenue, where authorities found a firearm reported stolen in 2018.
Timeline
The firearm was reported stolen in Minneapolis in 2018.
Flowers fled from police and fired at an officer in January 2026.
Flowers pleaded guilty to a weapons charge on October 21, 2026.
Flowers is scheduled to be sentenced on December 21, 2026.
Legal Context
The recovery of the stolen weapon highlights the ongoing circulation of illicit firearms in the region. This case follows a pattern of heightened law enforcement scrutiny regarding high-speed pursuits and armed resistance in urban settings.
The incident resulted in damage to a civilian vehicle, highlighting the risks posed to residents during high-speed police pursuits. Local authorities continue to focus on public safety and the removal of illegal firearms from city streets.
The takeaway
This case underscores the severe legal consequences for those who engage in armed flight from law enforcement. Residents are reminded to exercise caution when observing police pursuits in their neighborhood.
What happens next
Samuel Flowers is scheduled to be sentenced in court on December 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local criminal justice developments, visit the Law Enforcement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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