MILNOR, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old Milnor man faces 48 felony charges following a Sargent County investigation involving minors and illegal drugs.
Jayden Micheal Engst was arrested Sunday, November 8, 2026, by the Sargent County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities announced the arrest Tuesday, November 10.
Engst is being held at the Richland County Jail, with bond set at $20,000 cash or $50,000 surety.
The charges include allegations involving obscene materials, corruption of minors, child endangerment and methamphetamine possession.
Nineteen Class A Felony Charges
According to the Sargent County Sheriff’s Office, Engst faces 19 Class A felony counts.
Those charges involve allegations of promoting or directing obscene sexual performances involving minors.
Investigators also reported 21 felony counts described as possession of certain prohibited materials.
The sheriff’s office has not publicly provided a detailed account of the alleged conduct behind each charge.
Authorities have not disclosed how many minors may be involved in the investigation.
Additional Child-Related Charges
Engst faces six additional felony counts involving allegations related to minors.
Those charges include:
- Four Class C felony counts: Corruption of a minor.
- Two Class C felony counts: Endangerment of a child.
Combined with the other child-related allegations, the charges total 46 felony counts involving minors.
Methamphetamine Charges Also Filed
Investigators also reported two felony drug charges against Engst.
Authorities accuse him of possessing methamphetamine and methamphetamine paraphernalia.
These allegations bring the reported total to 48 felony counts.
Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug offenses.
Task Force Assists Investigation
The End of the Woods Task Force assisted the Sargent County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.
The sheriff’s office announced the arrest following its investigative work.
Officials have not publicly released additional information about the investigation’s timeline or the evidence collected.
The Sargent County government website provides information about local government and law enforcement services.
Engst Held on Bond
Engst remained in custody at the Richland County Jail when authorities announced the charges.
His bond was established at $20,000 cash or $50,000 surety.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that all charges remain allegations.
Engst is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Additional updates may become available as the case proceeds through the North Dakota court system.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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