Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Blake Peterson is being held in the Pennington County Jail after a felony charge was listed in District Court records.
The booking record shows Peterson was taken into custody on January 8, 2025. The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00. No court date was shown in the record provided.
Charge Listed In Court Record
The case number shown in the booking entry is 25000003. The listed charge is first-degree criminal sexual conduct under Minnesota statute 609.342.1a(e).
The short description says the case involves alleged penetration or contact involving a person under 14. It also says the actor was more than 36 months older. The charge is marked as a felony.
The case is listed in District Court. The jail entry does not include more facts about the alleged event. It only shows the charge, booking date, and court branch.
The booking record also lists Peterson as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 200 pounds. It lists brown hair and brown eyes.
What The Public Record Shows
This jail listing is a short public record. It shows the booking date, the listed charge, and the court branch. It does not include a criminal complaint, police narrative, or witness statements.
Because of that, many facts may still be missing from public view. More details often appear after formal court filings are posted.
A criminal charge is an accusation. It is not a conviction. The case must go through court before any final outcome is reached.
Where Readers Can Learn More
Readers can review the statute at Minnesota Statute 609.342.
Public case updates may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
What Happens Next
The next step will likely be a court appearance in District Court. That date was not listed in the booking information shared here.
TRF News will continue to follow the case and report new public details as they become available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.