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Cass Lake man arrested for sex with 11-year-old

BEMIDJI -- A Cass Lake man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with an 11-year-old girl multiple times.

Lance Arnold Kingbird, 46, was arrested Saturday after the girl's mother reported the crime to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office. The most recent incident occurred in Ten Lake Township, according to court documents.

The victim told staff at the Family Advocacy Center in Bemidji she has been sexually abused by Kingbird multiple times, including five incidents over the past few weeks. A criminal complaint stated the girl submitted to a forensic examination at the center where she said the last assault happened on Oct. 17.

The girl's mother confirmed her daughter's claim, according to court documents, the mother witnessed one incident in her living room where she saw Kingbird on top of her daughter under blankets. The woman said she told Kingbird to get off of her daughter and attempted to contact law enforcement, but Kingbird removed the phone cord.

According to court documents, Kingbird said he had not sexually assaulted the girl and that he saw the girl and her mother engaged in sexual conduct in the living room. He told law enforcement he was going to report the incident but did not.

Kingbirds criminal history includes DWI, escape from custody and domestic assault.

A first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge involving penetration or contact with a person under the age of 13 carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $40,000 fine. Kingbird is being held in the Beltrami County Jail on a $75,000 conditional bond. His next court appearance is slated for Monday.

 

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