Mar. 3, 2026
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Exploiting Minors in Videos
Hunter Geidl received over 16 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Feb. 25, 2026
Austin Man Faces Trial on 21 Felony Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Accused of Snapchat conversations and soliciting minors, man previously sentenced in child solicitation case
Feb. 24, 2026
Former State Senator Eichorn's sex sting case will not be dismissed
Judge rules case against ex-Republican lawmaker can proceed despite his claims
Feb. 21, 2026
Osakis Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material
64-year-old Christopher Payne faces charges after a cyber tip led to a search warrant and evidence of illegal content
Feb. 16, 2026
Woodbury Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Sexual Assault of Teen
Jorge Hernandez Perez pleaded guilty to charges related to meeting and assaulting a 15-year-old girl he contacted on a teen-focused app.
Feb. 13, 2026
Level 3 Predatory Offender to Be Released in Rochester
Joseph Lee Carlson, with a history of sexual offenses against teens, will transition to a new residence on February 17.
Feb. 13, 2026
Woman accused of stalking Rochester Public Schools teacher
Faila Weis Abbas charged with felony stalking for allegedly sending lewd messages to RPS teacher
Feb. 11, 2026
Minnesota Cult Leader Sentenced to 24 Years for Sexually Abusing Underage Girls
Victor Arden Barnard pleaded guilty to abusing two minors at his religious compound in Pine County
Feb. 11, 2026
DHS Denies ICE Contractor Arrested in Prostitution Sting
Department says individual has 'no affiliation with ICE' despite police claims
Feb. 10, 2026
Eden Prairie Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Sexual Assault
Luis Gonzalo Haro Chavez pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under 14.
Feb. 10, 2026
Federal ICE Background Checker Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting
Brashad Johnson, a contractor responsible for vetting ICE agents, was one of 30 suspects caught in an undercover operation in Minnesota.
