Damian Marshall Teie, 30, was sentenced Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Pennington County District Court.<\/p>\n
The court imposed a 20-month prison sentence, stayed for five years. Teie must serve 120 days in jail and complete five years of supervised probation.<\/p>\n
Jail Time and Probation Conditions<\/h2>\n
Teie received permission for work release and Sentence to Serve privileges if eligible.<\/p>\n
He may also receive furloughs for treatment and appointments approved by his probation agent.<\/p>\n
The court ordered Teie to complete a psychological-sexual evaluation and follow all treatment recommendations.<\/p>\n
He must comply with predatory offender registration requirements and provide a DNA sample.<\/p>\n
Teie must also obtain and maintain employment and pay $210 in fines and fees.<\/p>\n
Restrictions Involving Children and Internet Use<\/h2>\n
The sentence includes several restrictions involving minors and electronic devices.<\/p>\n
Teie cannot contact the victim without permission from his supervising agent or treatment team.<\/p>\n
He must also write an apology letter.<\/p>\n
The court restricted unsupervised contact with minors and vulnerable adults unless approved by his supervising agent or treatment team.<\/p>\n
Teie cannot visit parks, playgrounds, or school property without approval.<\/p>\n
He must also complete safety planning for situations involving contact with minors in the community.<\/p>\n
Internet access must be supervised unless his probation agent grants permission.<\/p>\n
Devices providing internet access must use approved monitoring software.<\/p>\n
Teie is prohibited from possessing sexually explicit materials, firearms, ammunition, or explosives.<\/p>\n
Snapchat Messages Led to Investigation<\/h2>\n
The case began with a February 18 report from a 13-year-old boy.<\/p>\n
According to the amended criminal complaint, Teie added the boy on Snapchat and began exchanging messages.<\/p>\n
The conversation allegedly became sexual, despite the boy repeatedly stating his age.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that Teie sent sexually explicit messages and an inappropriate photograph during the conversation.<\/p>\n
On February 20, Teie spoke with law enforcement about the allegations.<\/p>\n
He admitted adding the child on Snapchat and sending inappropriate messages.<\/p>\n
However, Teie claimed he did not initially know the boy was 13.<\/p>\n
He said he removed the boy from Snapchat after learning his age.<\/p>\n
Previous Case and Court Records<\/h2>\n
The amended complaint also referenced Teie’s earlier criminal history.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Teie pleaded guilty in 2019 to felony stalking involving a victim under 18.<\/p>\n
That offense involved sexual or aggressive intent. The conviction was later deemed a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 609.13.<\/p>\n
Minnesota’s electronic child solicitation law addresses certain sexual communications involving children.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.352<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n Public court information is available through the Minnesota Court Records Online portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Teie’s 20-month prison term remains stayed, subject to the court’s sentencing conditions.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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