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Minnesota woman’s mugshot goes viral for striking Jennifer Lopez resemblance

Cyrena Anne Quast was arrested in Saint Cloud for stealing power-tool batteries, and her booking photo sparked internet jokes because she looks like Jennifer Lopez.

Cyrena Anne Quast, a 35-year-old resident of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, was detained on August 30 after a store employee identified her as the suspect who stole two double packs of power-tool batteries in Monticello. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office photographed her during booking, and the image quickly spread online because of her uncanny resemblance to 57-year-old entertainer Jennifer Lopez. Social media users flooded the picture with jokes referencing Lopez’s hit “Jenny From The Block,” dubbing Quast “Jenny from D-Block.”

Quast allegedly confessed to the theft and was charged with a gross misdemeanor, yet she was released the next day. Her criminal history includes prior arrests for drug possession, driving while intoxicated, fleeing police, false identification, and various traffic violations.

Why it matters

The story highlights how a routine theft can become a viral sensation, illustrating the power of social media to amplify minor criminal cases.

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