Minneapolis Carjacking Suspect Faces Federal and State Charges After Fatal Pursuit Crash

Minneapolis Carjacking Suspect Faces Federal and State Charges After Fatal Pursuit Crash

Minneapolis — A 45-year-old St. Paul man, Troy Mike Payton, also known as Edward Tiki Arrington, is facing both federal and state charges following a carjacking and high-speed police pursuit that ended in a fatal crash in north Minneapolis on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Timeline of Events

According to law enforcement, the incident began around 8 a.m. when Payton, driving a maroon Ford Explorer, crashed into a white Infiniti SUV near East Lake Street and Fourth Avenue South. He then allegedly pointed a gun at the driver and carjacked a black Volkswagen Passat, firing shots at pedestrians and other vehicles along Lake Street.

Payton returned briefly to the crashed Ford Explorer to remove two dogs before fleeing the scene. Minneapolis police initiated a pursuit due to the immediate threat to public safety. The chase ended when Payton ran a red light at the intersection of Penn Avenue and Olson Memorial Highway, crashing into a blue Ford Focus sedan.

The collision killed two 25-year-old women, Marisa Ardys Casebolt and Liberty Borg, and seriously injured a 6-year-old boy. One of the women killed was the child’s mother. The boy sustained bilateral femur fractures and a traumatic brain injury.

Legal Charges

In Hennepin County District Court, Payton faces two counts of fleeing a police officer causing death and one count of fleeing a police officer causing great bodily harm. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 40 years.

At the federal level, he is charged with carjacking and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. The federal carjacking charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years and is eligible for the death penalty since it resulted in death.

Background and Community Impact

Payton has an extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for assault, firearms offenses, and a 2009 federal conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed the community’s grief, stating that the victims were “just going about their lives” when they were tragically killed. The case has also reignited discussions about police pursuit policies, with Chief O’Hara noting this incident involved immediate threats to public safety, differentiating it from other property crime pursuits.

Victim Impact

The victims’ families are left grappling with profound loss. Marisa Ardys Casebolt leaves behind two children, while Liberty Borg’s 6-year-old son, Grayson, is expected to survive but faces a long recovery. His grandmother shared that he witnessed his mother’s death and is receiving treatment for his injuries.

This tragic event underscores the devastating consequences of reckless behavior and the critical importance of accountability to ensure justice for victims and their families.

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