Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Little Falls man is facing two felony sex crime charges.
The case is filed in Crow Wing County.
Christopher Charles Clinton Ames, 36, is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case follows an investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office.
The alleged victim is a minor. Investigators and prosecutors have not released many details. That limit is meant to protect the child’s identity.
What investigators allege
A criminal complaint says the alleged incidents happened in Brainerd. The filing is in Crow Wing County District Court.
The dates listed run from July 17, 2024, through September 30, 2024.
Authorities allege the reports began soon after Ames left prison on July 17, 2024. The complaint cites Department of Corrections records that match that date.
The public complaint does not describe the alleged acts in detail. It also does not name the victim. Those limits are common in child cases.
Charges filed
Prosecutors charged Ames with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under 14. The charge also alleges the adult was more than 36 months older.
He also faces a second first-degree criminal sexual conduct count. That charge involves a victim under 16 and a “significant relationship,” according to the complaint.
Minnesota law defines key terms used in these charges. The definition section is listed at Minn. Stat. § 609.341.
First-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony in Minnesota. The statute outlines possible penalties, including prison terms and fines.
What happens next
Ames is expected to make court appearances in Crow Wing County District Court. A judge will address bail, hearings, and future dates.
Court dates and filings can be found through Minnesota’s public case search system. Search by name to locate the case.
These charges are allegations. Ames is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Resources
Readers can review the Minnesota statute for first-degree criminal sexual conduct at revisor.mn.gov.
Minnesota court records are available through MCRO.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections offender locator is at mn.gov/doc.
Information about the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office is available at crowwing.gov.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
