{"id":40087,"date":"2026-07-26T09:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T14:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=40087"},"modified":"2026-07-26T09:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T14:23:05","slug":"hubbard-county-man-faces-child-exploitation-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/hubbard-county-man-faces-child-exploitation-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Hubbard County Man Faces Child Exploitation Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hubbard County Man Faces Child Exploitation Charges<\/h2>\n

Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Darren Benais has been booked into the Hubbard County Jail on two felony charges related to alleged child sexual abuse material, according to jail records.<\/p>\n

Booking records show Benais entered custody on June 10, 2026. The record lists a bail amount of $0.00 at the time of booking. No court date was listed. The case is assigned to Hubbard County District Court.<\/p>\n

Jail records describe Benais as 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. The booking information lists black hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n

Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

According to the booking record, Benais faces two felony charges under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

The first alleges dissemination of child sexual abuse material involving a minor under the age of 14. The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 617.247.3(b)(3).<\/p>\n

The second alleges possession of child sexual abuse material involving a minor under the age of 14. That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 617.247.4(b)(3).<\/p>\n

Both allegations are associated with court case number 26-004919<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Information about these statutes is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"DarrenDarren Benais booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Case Will Proceed in District Court<\/h2>\n

The booking record does not include a scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n

A listed bail amount of $0.00 does not necessarily mean a person will be released. Release decisions are made through the court process.<\/p>\n

Additional case information may become available as the matter moves through Hubbard County District Court.<\/p>\n

Official court records may be searched through the Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

Criminal charges are allegations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue to monitor this case and publish verified updates as additional court records become available.<\/p>\n

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

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