{"id":44033,"date":"2026-08-17T11:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44033"},"modified":"2026-08-15T11:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:44:11","slug":"east-grand-forks-akins-faces-3-felony-sex-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/east-grand-forks-akins-faces-3-felony-sex-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"East Grand Forks: Akins Faces 3 Felony Sex Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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East Grand Forks: Akins Faces 3 Felony Sex Charges<\/h2>\n

East Grand Forks<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Kristian Michael Akins faces three felony charges in Polk County.<\/p>\n

The charges followed an investigation at Sherlock Park on July 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

Akins is accused of sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl between July 10 and July 23.<\/p>\n

The allegations are contained in a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court.<\/p>\n

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

Police were called to Sherlock Park at about 9:37 p.m.<\/p>\n

A caller reported two people together near evergreen trees, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Officers found Akins and a 13-year-old girl near a tree.<\/p>\n

Both initially denied sexual activity, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

Akins allowed an officer to examine his cellphone while investigating their account.<\/p>\n

Police reported finding messages showing a personal relationship between Akins and the girl.<\/p>\n

The complaint also alleges officers found sexually explicit images involving both people.<\/p>\n

Akins was arrested and taken to the East Grand Forks Police Department.<\/p>\n

Statements Detailed in Court Complaint<\/h2>\n

The girl was later interviewed with her mother present.<\/p>\n

She alleged that she and Akins had sexual contact several times after meeting earlier that month.<\/p>\n

The complaint says she told investigators Akins knew she was 13 years old.<\/p>\n

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

Investigators also collected items from the park as potential evidence.<\/p>\n

The girl later underwent a specialized medical examination at a Fargo hospital.<\/p>\n

Evidence from that examination was expected to be reviewed by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.<\/p>\n

Akins was also interviewed after receiving a Miranda warning.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Akins acknowledged sexual activity with the girl on earlier dates.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege Akins also acknowledged knowing that she was young.<\/p>\n

Three Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Count One charges Akins with first-degree criminal sexual conduct.<\/p>\n

The charge involves an alleged victim under 14 and an adult more than 36 months older.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 30 years and a $40,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.342<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Count Two alleges possession of child sexual abuse material involving a minor under 14.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists a maximum punishment of 10 years and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

See Minnesota Statute 617.247<\/a> for the state law.<\/p>\n

Count Three alleges electronic distribution of material describing or relating to sexual conduct.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of five years and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

That charge is covered by Minnesota Statute 609.352<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The case is filed as 60-CR-26-1035 in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

Akins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

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

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