{"id":51089,"date":"2026-09-13T07:33:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T12:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=51089"},"modified":"2026-09-13T07:33:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T12:33:21","slug":"fargo-man-faces-5-felony-sexual-imposition-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fargo-man-faces-5-felony-sexual-imposition-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Fargo Man Faces 5 Felony Sexual Imposition Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fargo Man Faces 5 Felony Sexual Imposition Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fargo (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Fargo man faces five felony charges after a child reported repeated sexual abuse over several months.<\/p>\n<p>Nevin Paul Kadlec, 45, was charged September 10 in Cass County District Court.<\/p>\n<p>He faces three counts of gross sexual imposition involving a sexual act.<\/p>\n<p>Kadlec also faces two counts of gross sexual imposition involving sexual contact.<\/p>\n<p>Court documents said Kadlec was in custody when the charges were filed.<\/p>\n<p>The filing listed an arraignment for September 11.<\/p>\n<p>A no-contact order was also issued in the case.<\/p>\n<h2>Investigation Began After Child&#8217;s Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>The investigation began in late August after a family member contacted Fargo Police.<\/p>\n<p>The family member reported that a child had disclosed sexual abuse, according to court documents.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators later arranged a forensic interview at a local child advocacy center.<\/p>\n<p>During that interview, the child described alleged abuse occurring on multiple occasions over several months.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not released the child&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News is withholding identifying details to protect the child.<\/p>\n<p>Information about local law enforcement is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fargo Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Police Search Fargo Residence<\/h2>\n<p>Investigators later obtained a search warrant for a Fargo residence connected to the case.<\/p>\n<p>Police searched the residence as part of the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Court documents do not identify every item collected during that search.<\/p>\n<p>Kadlec was also interviewed by investigators.<\/p>\n<p>He denied having sexual contact with the child, according to court documents.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint does not represent a finding of guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations will be addressed through the court process.<\/p>\n<h2>Five Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n<p>Prosecutors filed five felony counts against Kadlec on September 10.<\/p>\n<p>Three counts involve allegations of gross sexual imposition by sexual act.<\/p>\n<p>Two additional counts involve allegations of gross sexual imposition by sexual contact.<\/p>\n<p>The case is being handled in Cass County District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Public case information is available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndcourts.gov\/public-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Dakota Courts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Kadlec is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<h2>Help Is Available<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone concerned about possible child abuse can contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childhelphotline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The hotline can be reached at <a href=\"tel:18004224453\">1-800-422-4453<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>People who believe a child is in immediate danger should call 911.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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