Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A multi-agency operation led to the arrest of 41-year-old Jason R. Groen in Aitkin County after authorities executed a search warrant on a residence south of the city of Aitkin.
🚨 What Happened?
At 10:30 a.m. today, the Aitkin Police Department, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, State Patrol, and Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office raided the property following a tip from the Department of Homeland Security regarding criminal activity involving electronic devices.
Authorities allege that Groen was engaging in the solicitation of minors on electronic devices. After executing the warrant, law enforcement seized multiple electronic devices as evidence and took Groen into custody.
🚔 Where is He Now?
Jason R. Groen has been booked into the Aitkin County Jail, and official charges are pending as the Aitkin Police Department continues its investigation.
⚠️ What’s Next?
Law enforcement officials stress that the investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available. Authorities are urging parents to monitor their children’s online activity and report any suspicious behavior.
🔴 Stay with TRF News for updates on this developing case!
📢 I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did You Know?
✅ The Department of Homeland Security routinely tracks online child exploitation cases through cybercrime task forces.
✅ Solicitation of minors is a felony offense in Minnesota and can result in years of imprisonment.
✅ If convicted, offenders may be required to register as sex offenders for life.
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