East Grand Forks: Akins Faces 3 Felony Sex Charges

East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Kristian Michael Akins faces three felony charges in Polk County.

The charges followed an investigation at Sherlock Park on July 23, 2026.

Akins is accused of sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl between July 10 and July 23.

The allegations are contained in a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court.

Police Respond to Sherlock Park

Police were called to Sherlock Park at about 9:37 p.m.

A caller reported two people together near evergreen trees, according to the complaint.

Officers found Akins and a 13-year-old girl near a tree.

Both initially denied sexual activity, the complaint states.

Akins allowed an officer to examine his cellphone while investigating their account.

Police reported finding messages showing a personal relationship between Akins and the girl.

The complaint also alleges officers found sexually explicit images involving both people.

Akins was arrested and taken to the East Grand Forks Police Department.

The girl was later interviewed with her mother present.

She alleged that she and Akins had sexual contact several times after meeting earlier that month.

The complaint says she told investigators Akins knew she was 13 years old.

Investigators also collected items from the park as potential evidence.

The girl later underwent a specialized medical examination at a Fargo hospital.

Evidence from that examination was expected to be reviewed by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Akins was also interviewed after receiving a Miranda warning.

The complaint says Akins acknowledged sexual activity with the girl on earlier dates.

Investigators allege Akins also acknowledged knowing that she was young.

Count One charges Akins with first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

The charge involves an alleged victim under 14 and an adult more than 36 months older.

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 30 years and a $40,000 fine.

Count Two alleges possession of child sexual abuse material involving a minor under 14.

The complaint lists a maximum punishment of 10 years and a $10,000 fine.

Count Three alleges electronic distribution of material describing or relating to sexual conduct.

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of five years and a $10,000 fine.

That charge is covered by Minnesota Statute 609.352.

The case is filed as 60-CR-26-1035 in Polk County District Court.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Akins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.