CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 24-year-old Crookston man faces a felony charge involving alleged sexual conversations with a 13-year-old girl.
According to court documents, investigators discovered messages allegedly exchanged through the popular social media platform TikTok.
Dustin Thomas Williams, 24, is charged with felony electronic communication relating to sexual conduct with a child.
Investigation Begins Following Probation Report
According to the criminal complaint, Crookston police received information about Williams on October 19, 2026.
A probation agent reported that Williams had allegedly been communicating with a minor in a sexual manner.
Investigators reviewed screenshots of TikTok direct messages the following day.
The messages reportedly involved Williams and a girl identified in court documents as a minor victim.
Investigators determined the conversation began on August 18, 2026.
Girl Reportedly Told Williams She Was 13
According to the complaint, the girl told Williams she was 13 years old during their conversations.
Investigators allege the two discussed their age difference and acknowledged that their communications were inappropriate.
The conversations then allegedly turned to sexual subjects.
Court documents state Williams requested an explicit image from the girl.
Investigators also reported that the two discussed moving their conversations to another platform to exchange pictures.
Police reviewed a photograph Williams allegedly sent during the conversation.
Investigators reported confirming the photograph showed Williams.
The complaint does not establish whether any explicit pictures were actually exchanged.
Suspect Questioned During Probation Meeting
On October 22, 2026, Williams attended a scheduled meeting with his probation agent.
According to court documents, he was detained for alleged violations of his probation conditions.
An investigator subsequently interviewed Williams about the TikTok conversations.
After receiving a warning about his legal rights, Williams agreed to provide a statement.
Williams reportedly admitted having the conversation with the minor.
He also stated that he was not in the correct state of mind at the time.
Previous Felony Case Involved Threats of Violence
The complaint also references Williams’ previous criminal case in Polk County.
On October 28, 2025, Williams was sentenced in connection with a felony threats of violence case.
The court granted a stay of imposition and placed him on supervised probation.
That case is listed under court file number 60-CR-25-1265.
Felony Charge Carries Possible Prison Sentence
Williams now faces one felony count under Minnesota Statute 609.352.
The charge involves alleged electronic communication describing or relating to sexual conduct with a child.
A conviction could carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
The new case is filed in Polk County District Court under number 60-CR-26-1574.
The complaint lists October 20 as the offense date, while its narrative identifies conversations beginning August 18.
The charge is an allegation, and Williams is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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