Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Blake Peterson was taken into custody on January 7, 2025, and is currently held at the Pennington County Jail. He faces charges under Minnesota Statute 609.342, specifically first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration or contact with a person under 14 years old, where the actor is more than 36 months older than the complainant.
Custody Details:
- Custody Date: January 7, 2025
- Facility: Pennington County Jail
- Bail Amount: $0.00
Charge Information:
- Case Number: 25000003
- Charge: Criminal Sexual Conduct – 1st Degree
- Statute: Minnesota Statute 609.342.1a(e)
- Description: Penetration or contact with a person under 14 years old by an actor more than 36 months older
- Severity: Felony
Under Minnesota law, first-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony offense that carries severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to 30 years and fines up to $40,000.
As of now, no court date has been scheduled for Peterson’s case. He remains in custody at the Pennington County Jail without bail.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me