{"id":20089,"date":"2026-02-26T13:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=20089"},"modified":"2026-02-21T19:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T01:38:07","slug":"crosby-man-charged-in-crow-wing-sex-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crosby-man-charged-in-crow-wing-sex-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Crosby Man Charged in Crow Wing Sex Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crow Wing County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 David Allen Rono, 61, of Crosby, is charged with two felonies.<\/p>\n

The case follows an investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

Charges<\/h2>\n

Court documents filed in Crow Wing County District Court list two counts.<\/p>\n

Both counts are second-degree criminal sexual conduct.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law defines that offense in Minn. Stat. \u00a7 609.343<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges sexual contact involving a juvenile victim.<\/p>\n

The victim\u2019s name is not released in the filing.<\/p>\n

What the complaint says<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, investigators interviewed Rono about the report.<\/p>\n

When asked about the allegations, he said, “I don’t know”.<\/p>\n

Investigators then asked if he thought the youth was lying.<\/p>\n

The complaint says he replied, “I wouldn’t say she is lying”.<\/p>\n

Later, he said he hoped he did not do it.<\/p>\n

He also said he did not know of any act by him.<\/p>\n

Records say he did not give a clear denial.<\/p>\n

He later added, “As far as I know, I didn’t do it”.<\/p>\n

Dates and next hearing<\/h2>\n

The alleged offense date listed in the complaint is April 7, 2025.<\/p>\n

The complaint was signed on February 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

The case was filed on February 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

A summons was issued instead of an arrest warrant.<\/p>\n

A summons orders a person to appear in court on a set date.<\/p>\n

Rono is scheduled for a first appearance on March 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

The hearing is set before Judge Matthew Mallie.<\/p>\n

Judge Charles D. Halverson signed the complaint.<\/p>\n

More information<\/h2>\n

A criminal charge is an accusation, not proof.<\/p>\n

A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted.<\/p>\n

Court dates and records can change as cases move forward.<\/p>\n

Readers can check public case access through MCRO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Court location details are on the Crow Wing County District Court<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Agency contact details are on the Crow Wing County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> site.<\/p>\n

Support resources<\/h2>\n

If you need support, help is available.<\/p>\n

The RAINN<\/a> hotline offers confidential help.<\/p>\n

Minnesota survivors can find local support through MNCASA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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