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Detroit Lakes Man Gets Probation in Sex Contact Case<\/h2>\n

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Kyle Ryan Francis, 46, received a stay of adjudication in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n

The case involved a felony fifth-degree criminal sexual contact charge. A gross misdemeanor count was dismissed under the plea agreement.<\/p>\n

Investigation Began in 2023<\/h2>\n

Court records say the investigation began on Aug. 27, 2023. A Clay County detective handled the case for Becker County.<\/p>\n

The detective interviewed an identified juvenile girl about two reported incidents in Audubon. The incidents allegedly occurred in June and July 2022.<\/p>\n

A forensic interview took place at Red River Children’s Advocacy Center on Aug. 21, 2023.<\/p>\n

The girl said she attended Audubon Summer Fest during late June 2022. She later drove Francis home because he had been drinking heavily.<\/p>\n

She reported that Francis touched her inappropriately several times.<\/p>\n

\"Kyle<\/p>\n

Kyle Ryan Francis<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The girl also described another incident around July 23, 2022. She said she visited Francis’ home with a friend.<\/p>\n

The group watched a movie before two juveniles slept in the living room. She reported waking while Francis touched her over her clothing.<\/p>\n

Court Grants Stay of Adjudication<\/h2>\n

On June 15, District Judge Gretchen Thilmony granted a stay of adjudication.<\/p>\n

The case can be dismissed after Francis successfully completes probation.<\/p>\n

He was placed on supervised probation for four years. He must serve 60 days through electronic home monitoring.<\/p>\n

Francis must pay for the monitoring and receives no good-time credit. The court also imposed a $500 fine.<\/p>\n

Contact and Treatment Conditions<\/h2>\n

Francis cannot drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. He must have no contact with the juvenile involved in the case.<\/p>\n

He cannot have unsupervised contact with females under 18.<\/p>\n

Francis must complete a psychological-sexual evaluation and follow all recommendations. Those recommendations may include treatment and aftercare.<\/p>\n

He must also complete a comprehensive assessment and follow its recommendations.<\/p>\n

The court ordered cognitive skills training and behavioral programming when directed. Francis must follow every probation condition during the four-year term.<\/p>\n

More information about state courts is available from the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Child advocacy resources are available through the National Children’s Alliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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