North Dakota AG, BCI Hand Off Davies Sex Abuse Materials Case to Cass County State's Attorney

Authorities complete investigation, submit findings for charging review

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The North Dakota Attorney General's Office and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation have completed their investigative work in the Davies High School child sex abuse material case, submitting all findings to the Cass County State's Attorney's Office for charging review. The investigation stems from a case first reported to a school resource officer in April 2025, with the formal investigation launched in May 2025.

Why it matters

The case has raised concerns about the creation and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) among high school students, as well as the broader implications for student privacy, school safety, and the legal system's ability to address these complex issues involving minors.

The details

Investigators believe CSAM was created in 2023 and initially shared by a high school student via Snapchat. The formal investigation was launched in May 2025 after the case was first reported to a school resource officer in April 2025. The investigation uncovered a 'web of Snapchat accounts' that received and in some cases shared CSAM, leading to search warrants being executed on 30 additional phones with at least 20 seized.

  • The investigation was first reported to a school resource officer in April 2025.
  • The formal investigation was launched in May 2025.
  • In September 2025, the Fargo Public School District was made aware of the investigation and cooperated with a search warrant executed at Davies High School.

The players

North Dakota Attorney General's Office

The state's top law enforcement agency that oversaw and conducted the investigation.

North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)

The state's criminal investigation agency that worked alongside the Attorney General's Office on the case.

Cass County State's Attorney's Office

The local prosecutor's office that will now review the investigative findings and determine any potential charges.

Cass County State's Attorney Kim Hegvik

The head prosecutor in Cass County who stated she is prohibited by law from discussing juvenile cases.

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley

The state's top law enforcement official who provided updates on the investigation in September 2025.

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What they’re saying

“In North Dakota, juvenile cases, records, and court proceedings are confidential and not open to the public. I am prohibited by law from discussing any matters that may be handled in juvenile court. I will not be providing further comment at this time.”

— Cass County State's Attorney Kim Hegvik (am1100theflag.com)

“The Attorney General's Office and the ND BCI have overseen and conducted this investigation. All investigative materials have been submitted to the Cass County State's Attorney's Office for charging review and determination.”

— North Dakota Attorney General's Office (am1100theflag.com)

What’s next

The Cass County State's Attorney's Office will now review the investigative findings and determine if any charges will be filed in the case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing challenge of addressing the creation and distribution of child sexual abuse material among minors, and the complex legal and ethical issues involved in investigating and prosecuting such cases while protecting the privacy and wellbeing of the students.