Crosby man faces criminal charge after alleged sexual relationship with a minor

BRAINERD — A 22-year-old Crosby man was arrested and charged after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old child. Sven Berndt Gustafson was charged Nov. 6 in Crow Wing County District Court with felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Gustafson was granted a public defender and was released on $0 bail/bond with conditions, which require him to remain law-abiding, make all future court appointments and not use or possess any drugs or alcohol. Gustafson is due back in Crow Wing County District Court on Nov. 17. Criminal complaint According to court documents, at 1:17 a.m. on Nov. 5 law enforcement was dispatched to the city of Emily for a report of a child stating their mother had pointed a gun at their chest. When deputies arrived and made contact, the child was with Gustafson. Deputies interviewed Gustafson, the child, and the child's mother, and eventually placed the child in a foster home. Later on Nov.

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