David Alan Longtin is charged in Red Lake County District Court.<\/p>\n
The charges include dissemination, possession, and electronic communication of sexual material to a child.<\/p>\n
The investigation began after a cybertip involving a TikTok account, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
Cybertip Leads to Investigation<\/h2>\n
The complaint says TikTok reported an upload from an account using the name \u201cshorty_dave.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reported upload occurred on April 28, 2025.<\/p>\n
TikTok forwarded information to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, court records state.<\/p>\n
Investigators later traced internet subscriber information connected with the upload to Longtin.<\/p>\n
Authorities executed a search warrant at his Oklee residence on September 4, 2025.<\/p>\n
Investigators seized an iPhone and an Android tablet during the search.<\/p>\n
Longtin allegedly confirmed that \u201cShorty\u201d was his nickname.<\/p>\n The complaint says he also acknowledged using several social media platforms.<\/p>\n During an interview, Longtin allegedly admitted accessing online groups used to exchange child sexual abuse material.<\/p>\n He also allegedly admitted communicating online with people he believed were underage boys.<\/p>\n The complaint says those conversations included sexual content and explicit images.<\/p>\n Longtin allegedly acknowledged uploading the video that prompted the cybertip.<\/p>\n However, he reportedly claimed that the upload itself was accidental.<\/p>\n Investigators later conducted forensic examinations of the seized devices.<\/p>\n The complaint says one review identified 619 unique files meeting Minnesota’s statutory definition.<\/p>\n A later forensic review flagged a total of 1,109 files as suspected child sexual abuse imagery.<\/p>\n Longtin faces one felony count involving alleged dissemination of child sexual abuse material.<\/p>\n He also faces one felony count involving alleged possession of such material.<\/p>\n A third felony count concerns alleged electronic sexual communications involving a child.<\/p>\n The complaint also cites a prior 2011 conviction involving child sexual abuse material.<\/p>\n That history may affect penalties under Minnesota law if the statutory requirements are proven.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s child sexual abuse material statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The state’s electronic solicitation and communication law<\/a> is also available online.<\/p>\n Public case records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Red Lake County court file number 63-CR-26-129.<\/p>\n The charges and supporting claims are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Longtin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"David](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LONGTIN-DAVID-ALAN.jpg\")
Investigators Review Electronic Devices<\/h2>\n
Three Felony Counts Filed<\/h2>\n