Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Cass Lake man is facing multiple felony charges after a criminal complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n Howard Maxwell Hardy Jr., 65, of Cass Lake, is charged with four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under age 13, according to court records.<\/p>\n The charges are listed as felony offenses under Minnesota Statute 609.343.1(a). Each count carries a possible maximum sentence of up to 25 years in prison, a $35,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges the offenses occurred between March 2014 and March 2017 in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n According to the court document, the case began after a parent reported concerns in September 2024. The complaint states the alleged victim later provided a statement to investigators.<\/p>\n The court filing identifies Hardy as a relative of the alleged victim. The allegations involve incidents that investigators say happened at a residence on Porcupine Road in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n The complaint describes multiple alleged incidents that investigators say occurred when the victim was a child. The allegations have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n Hardy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.<\/p>\n The complaint states investigators later contacted Hardy about the allegations.<\/p>\n According to the filing, Hardy was informed that he had been implicated in a criminal sexual conduct investigation.<\/p>\n The document states Hardy asked questions about the investigation and said he might need an attorney before making a statement.<\/p>\n The complaint says Hardy did not provide a recorded statement during that contact.<\/p>\nCharges Filed in Beltrami County Court<\/h2>\n
Investigation Leads to Charges<\/h2>\n