Staples man pleads guilty to arson of Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Men from Brainerd and Staples are among four defendants federally indicted with conspiracy to commit arson for their alleged roles in burning the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct building during the May 28 riots following the murder of George Floyd. Written By: Forum News Service | 2:01 pm, Nov. 19, 2020 × This image allegedly shows Bryce Michael Williams approaching the entrance of the Minneapolis Police Department's third precinct holding a molotov cocktail. This image was taken May 28 from the Minneapolis Police Department's surveillance video. The image was submitted in the criminal complaint filed against Williams. The U.S. District Court in Minnesota is prosecuting the case. This photo has been edited to cover a profanity.