A St. Paul man prohibited from possessing firearms is facing multiple charges after a Blaine police officer discovered hundreds of rounds of ammunition and high-capacity magazines during a routine traffic stop earlier this month.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Anoka County District Court, Taylor Scott Brown, 34, was charged with possession of ammunition while subject to an active order for protection, along with driving after license revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance.
Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
At approximately 7:22 p.m. on October 11, 2025, Officer Moore of the Blaine Police Department conducted a traffic stop near County Road 10 NE and Able Street NE after a random license-plate query revealed that the registered owner’s driver’s license had been revoked. The vehicle’s driver, later identified as Brown, provided a revoked license when asked and was unable to produce proof of insurance.
Police records indicated Brown had prior failures to appear in court on similar offenses, prompting the officer to place him under arrest.
Discovery of Ammunition
During an inventory search of the vehicle, officers discovered four AR-style magazines and an ammo can containing approximately 250 rounds of 5.56 rifle ammunition and 282 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Investigators confirmed that Brown was the respondent in an active order for protection issued under Minnesota law, which explicitly prohibits him from possessing any firearms or ammunition.
Criminal Charges Filed
Prosecutors charged Brown with the following:
- Possession of Ammunition While Subject to an Order for Protection — Gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine;
- Driving After License Revocation — Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine; and
- Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance — Misdemeanor, also carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days and a $1,000 fine.
Judge Karin McCarthy found probable cause for the charges and ordered Brown detained pending his initial court appearance.
Pattern of Repeat Offenses
Court records show Brown was convicted within the past decade for failing to provide proof of insurance — the same offense listed again in the new complaint. His current arrest marks at least the second time he has been cited for driving after revocation.
Possession of ammunition by a person under an active order for protection is treated as a serious public-safety violation under Minnesota law, particularly when combined with prior traffic and compliance offenses.
Next Steps
Brown remains in custody at the Anoka County Jail. His first appearance in district court is expected in the coming weeks. If convicted on all counts, he could face jail time, fines, and additional restrictions on driving or firearm possession.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is based solely on verified information from an Anoka County District Court criminal complaint filed October 13, 2025.
