Thief River Falls Man Faces Felony Sex Charges

THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Jarrett James McKay, 18, faces two felony charges in Pennington County.

McKay is charged with two counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. A criminal complaint was filed on June 30.

Police received the initial report on April 1. McKay has been summoned to appear in court.

The charges are accusations and do not prove guilt. McKay is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Allegations Detailed in Complaint

The complaint says a 16-year-old girl knew McKay from Thief River Falls. They had also connected through Snapchat.

She told investigators they spent time together on March 27. They later spoke by phone after he drove her home.

The girl said they would meet the next morning again. She said they watched TikTok inside McKay’s bedroom.

According to the complaint, McKay then began unwanted physical contact. The girl said she froze during the encounter.

She alleged that McKay took her phone and refused to return it. She also reported repeatedly telling him no.

The complaint alleges McKay then forced sexual contact. The girl said he told her not to leave afterward.

She later returned to her grandparents’ home. The complaint says she placed her clothing inside a garbage bag.

She also blocked McKay on social media, according to the filing.

McKay told investigators they cuddled, kissed, and watched TikTok. He denied having sex with the girl.

He acknowledged knowing her age. McKay also agreed to provide a DNA sample.

The complaint says McKay claimed the girl wanted to cause trouble for him. He reportedly gave no clear reason.

The complaint also cites home security video dated April 13. The footage reportedly showed McKay leaving to pick up the girl.

The two entered the residence about 23 minutes later. They left together at about 12:12 p.m.

Investigators sent clothing to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.

A June 22 laboratory report found biological evidence on the clothing, according to the complaint.

The filing says one DNA mixture supported McKay’s inclusion. It also says another tested area matched McKay.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.