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Weapon-related criminal incidents in Rochester

Overview

In Rochester, Minnesota, two separate criminal cases involving the brandishing of weapons have emerged.

Jarred Lee Clement, a 27-year-old security guard, faces one count of second-degree assault following an incident at a downtown hotel. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Clement pointing a silver object at a victim and pressing it into their jawline. While Clement initially denied using a firearm, court documents state he later admitted to brandishing a weapon and using it to push the victim back, claiming he acted out of fear for his life.

Separately, 42-year-old Lawrence James Hamilton entered a plea agreement for felony terroristic threats. The charge relates to a September incident where Hamilton allegedly used a BB gun resembling a Sig Sauer P365 to threaten a woman and a juvenile. Police seized the BB gun and ammunition during a search of his residence. Hamilton is scheduled for sentencing in November.

Entities

Rochester, Minnesota · Olmsted County Court · Minnesota · Jarred Lee Clement · Richard Larue Taylor

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rochester, Minnesota residents face charges in separate weapon incidents

    Two Rochester, Minnesota men face legal consequences for weapon-related incidents: security guard Jarred Lee Clement for second-degree assault and Lawrence James Hamilton for felony terroristic threats.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rochester Man Convicted of Illegal Machine Gun Possession

    Rochester, MN man Richard Larue Taylor convicted of illegal machine‑gun possession after a 2025 gas‑station arrest; held without bail pending October sentencing.

Sources

kroc.com · krocnews.com