Pequot Lakes: George Wilson Booked on Felony CSAM Charge

Pequot Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — George Leo Wilson, 58, of Pequot Lakes was booked into custody on August 27, 2026.

The booking record lists one felony charge involving alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

The listed charge states that the alleged material involved a minor under 14.

Wilson was booked at 2:43 p.m., according to the information provided.

Felony Possession Charge Listed

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 617.247, subdivision 4(b)(3).

Minnesota now titles this law “Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.”

The booking description uses the earlier term “pornographic work” involving a minor.

Current law covers knowingly possessing child sexual abuse material or certain storage systems containing that material.

The statute provides enhanced penalties when the alleged violation involves a minor under age 14.

That enhanced offense is classified as a felony.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 617.247 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

George Leo Wilson booking photo.

State law allows imprisonment of up to ten years for a conviction under subdivision 4(b).

The statute also allows a fine of up to $10,000.

Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the outcome of Wilson’s case.

The supplied booking entry does not describe the material involved in the allegation.

It also does not identify any minor connected with the case.

TRF News is not publishing information that could identify a minor.

The booking information does not state when or where the alleged offense occurred.

It also does not identify an electronic device or storage system allegedly involved.

No criminal complaint or probable cause statement was included with the supplied information.

Those court records may provide additional details about the state’s allegations.

The Cass County Detention Center provides official jail and custody information.

Public court records can also be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Charges, custody status, and court dates can change as a case moves forward.

A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.

Wilson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.