Detroit Lakes Man Charged In CSAM Case
Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man is facing five felony charges in Becker County District Court.
Isaiah Jerome Bjornlie, 20, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with five counts of possessing pornographic work involving a minor under 14.
The case is filed in Becker County District Court under court file number 03-CR-26-568.
Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
Charges Filed In Becker County
According to the criminal complaint, the charges stem from alleged files found during a digital investigation.
The complaint says investigators reviewed records tied to online accounts, email accounts, and a phone number.
Authorities allege the accounts were connected to Bjornlie through subscriber records and device data.
The complaint states that investigators later obtained search warrants for a residence, vehicle, person, and cell phone.
A Samsung Galaxy phone was seized on December 18, 2025, according to the court filing.
Complaint Details Digital Evidence
The complaint alleges investigators found hundreds of suspected videos on the device.
It also alleges that about 50 suspected images of child sexual abuse material were found.
The charging document says the five counts are tied to separate alleged files dated from November 27, 2025, through December 18, 2025.
The complaint states that the alleged material involved minors under the age of 14.
Authorities also reported finding web history that they say included searches tied to child sexual abuse material.
Investigators said other items on the phone helped identify the device as belonging to Bjornlie.
Case Remains Pending
Under Minnesota law, possession of certain pornographic work involving minors is a felony offense.
Readers can review the statute through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Public case information may also be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction.
Bjornlie is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
