{"id":28575,"date":"2026-05-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=28575"},"modified":"2026-05-11T04:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:45:39","slug":"bemidji-case-man-charged-with-csam-crimes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-case-man-charged-with-csam-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Case: Man Charged With CSAM Crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Alexander Mark Rife, 35, of Menahga, is facing two felony charges in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, Rife is charged with disseminating child sexual abuse material. He is also charged with possessing pornographic work involving a minor under the age of 14.<\/p>\n

The charges were filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District. The court file number is 04-CR-26-1019.<\/p>\n

Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Each charge also carries a possible $20,000 fine.<\/p>\n

CyberTip Led To Investigation<\/h2>\n

The complaint says the case began after a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators said the tip involved an Instagram account using the name \u201cretroseeker.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instagram reported that the account uploaded suspected child sexual abuse material in June 2025. Account data, phone records, and internet records were later reviewed.<\/p>\n

Investigators said those records were linked to Rife. Court documents say the internet service information was tied to a Bemidji apartment.<\/p>\n

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Alexander Mark Rife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Search Warrant Executed<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, a search warrant was obtained in February 2026. Investigators searched Rife\u2019s residence and electronic devices.<\/p>\n

Court documents say Rife spoke with investigators after being advised of his rights. He allegedly confirmed he used the Instagram account named in the report.<\/p>\n

The complaint says several devices were seized. Those items included phones, a Chromebook, an external drive, and a gaming computer.<\/p>\n

Investigators later searched data from an Apple iPhone. The complaint says the search focused on files from June 15, 2025, through January 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, investigators found numerous files they described as child sexual abuse material. The complaint says the files were saved as evidence.<\/p>\n

Case Remains Pending<\/h2>\n

Rife is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The charges are allegations at this stage.<\/p>\n

More information on Minnesota court access is available through Minnesota Court Records<\/a>. Details on Minnesota Statute 617.247 are available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reports involving online child exploitation can be made through the NCMEC CyberTipline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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