THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Thief River Falls man faces a felony charge involving alleged online messages sent to a 13-year-old relative.<\/p>\n Earl Robert Headbird Jr. was charged in Beltrami County District Court. The charge involves soliciting a child through electronic communication to engage in sexual conduct.<\/p>\n The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.352<\/a>. A conviction could bring up to five years in prison. It could also result in a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n The allegations are contained in a criminal complaint. They have not been proven in court. Headbird is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n The girl was reportedly in Beltrami County when she received the messages.<\/p>\n Investigators said Headbird used a Facebook account containing his photographs. The girl knew the account belonged to her uncle, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The filing alleges Headbird sent sexually graphic messages to the girl. It also claims he sent two explicit photographs.<\/p>\n The girl reportedly showed the messages and images to her father. Her father then brought her to a police station.<\/p>\n The complaint says the girl identified Headbird as the person shown in one photograph. Authorities also reported recognizing him from earlier contacts.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege the messages were sent with sexual intent. The complaint lists one felony count.<\/p>\n The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District. Public court information may be available through the Minnesota Court Records Online system<\/a>.<\/p>\n No conviction was reported in the complaint provided. Future hearings and court rulings will determine how the case proceeds.<\/p>\nFacebook Messages Reported<\/h2>\n
Complaint Describes Police Report<\/h2>\n