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RELEASE: Rep. Grossell Commends Bemidji Police on Work in Charging Child Sexual Assault Case

Monday, October 9, 2023
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October 9th, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT:
Austin Parrish, 651.297.8407 
Austin.Parrish@house.mn.gov


News Release 

Rep. Grossell Commends Bemidji Police on Work in Charging Child Sexual Assault Case

Bemidji, MN – After the Bemidji Police Department released their statement on the ongoing case yesterday, Representative Matt Grossell (R – Clearbrook) commends the department on their continued work to provide justice and keep our communities safe. So far one individual has been charged as well as eleven others turned over to U.S. Border Patrol.

“I am proud of the work our local law enforcement continues to do to bring justice for the victims.” Said Rep. Grossell. “This case is absolutely heartbreaking, and I continue to pray for the victims and their healing.

Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Assault continue to be a horrible problem across the country and unfortunately get underreported. Support is available locally at www.supportwithinreach.org and their 24-hour support line 1-800-708-2727.

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