{"id":39734,"date":"2026-08-04T11:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T16:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39734"},"modified":"2026-08-01T18:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T23:53:15","slug":"grand-forks-man-faces-3-felonies-in-park-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/grand-forks-man-faces-3-felonies-in-park-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Forks Man Faces 3 Felonies in Park Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grand Forks Man Faces 3 Felonies in Park Case<\/h2>\n

EAST GRAND FORKS<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Grand Forks man faces three felony charges in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n

Kristian Michael Akins, 26, was charged Friday with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He also faces two felony charges involving sexual images and electronic messages.<\/p>\n

Akins remains in custody while the case moves through court. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

Police Responded to Sherlock Park<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Sherlock Park around 9:37 p.m. on July 23.<\/p>\n

The report involved two people near a tree line. Officers found Akins with a 13-year-old girl.<\/p>\n

Both initially denied sexual contact, according to the complaint. Akins then allowed police to review his phone.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported finding affectionate messages between Akins and the girl. They also found sexually explicit images exchanged through electronic communication.<\/p>\n

Akins was arrested after officers reviewed the phone. He later agreed to speak with investigators after receiving a Miranda warning.<\/p>\n

Complaint Describes Multiple Alleged Incidents<\/h2>\n

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\"Kristian
Kristian Michael Akins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The complaint states Akins admitted to repeated sexual contact with the girl. The alleged incidents occurred during nearly two weeks.<\/p>\n

Investigators said the pair met through Snapchat on July 10, 2026. The girl reported several incidents between July 11 and July 22.<\/p>\n

All alleged incidents happened at Sherlock Park, according to the complaint. The girl later received a sexual assault examination in Fargo.<\/p>\n

No trial date was listed in the information provided. Court updates may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Three Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Akins is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. That charge carries a 12-year minimum prison term under the complaint.<\/p>\n

The maximum possible sentence is 30 years in prison. Sentencing would occur only after a conviction.<\/p>\n

He also faces a felony charge of possessing child sexual abuse material. A third felony alleges distribution of explicit material to a child.<\/p>\n

People seeking support after sexual abuse can contact the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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