Red Wing man charged with sexual abuse of minor – Post Bulletin

RED WING, Minnesota – A Red Wing man is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint filed in Goodhue County.

Jeffrey David Nelsen, 43, was charged with seven felonies on Friday, June 14, 2024. The charges include two counts of first-degree sexual abuse by penetration of a minor, one count of first-degree sexual abuse by penetration or contact of a minor, two counts of second-degree sexual abuse – significant relationship with a minor, one count of second-degree sexual abuse by contact with a minor and one count of third-degree sexual abuse by penetration of a minor.

According to court documents:

Nelsen was observed walking with a teenage girl, holding her hand and kissing her.

The Goodhue County Health and Human Services Department conducted a forensic interview with the girl. During the interview, she said she had a “bond” with Nelsen. In addition to taking walks together and hanging out together, the girl said she and Nelsen would talk on the phone almost every day, court documents say.

The girl claimed Nelsen had engaged in sexual acts five to 10 times since the holidays in 2023, court documents say.

A school security officer obtained a search warrant for the girl’s phone and observed loving messages between Nelsen and the girl.

According to court documents, Nelsen denied having sexual contact with the child.

Anyone experiencing sexual exploitation can call a 24-hour crisis hotline at 507-289-0636 to speak to someone who can provide help.