New Hennepin and Ramsey County child predator cases - July 14

This week’s new child predator cases include several men accused of sexually assaulting family members.

New Hennepin and Ramsey County child predator cases - July 14
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Below are all new child sex abuse cases Misfits Media is tracking in the Twin Cities. 

Link to entire case list.

Name: Tom Brugen

DOB: 12/25/1976

Summary: Possession of child sexual abuse material

Case Number: 27-CR-26-17649

Charges:

  • Four counts of felony possession of pornographic work

Complaint Link

Location of offense: Maple Grove

Next court date: July 28 @ 1:31 p.m., Hennepin Couny Public Safety Center


Name: Karl Taylor Sweeny

DOB: 02/15/1993

Summary: Mom’s boyfriend sexually assaults 15-year-old daughter

Case Number: 27-CR-26-17713

Charges:

  • Felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child between 14 and 16 while in a position of authority

Complaint Link

Location of offense: Crystal

Next court date: August 11 @ 9 a.m., Hennepin County Government Center


Name: Jean Pierre Olaya

DOB: 01/06/2004

Summary: Sister’s boyfriend sexually assaults younger sister

Case Number: 62-CR-26-4866

Charges:

  • Felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration of a child under 14
  • Felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving contact with a child under 14

Complaint Link

Location of offense: St. Paul

Next court date: Active warrant


Name: Htay Aung

DOB: 07/13/1990

Summary: Step-father sexually assaults step-daughter

Case Number: 62-CR-26-4877

Charges:

  • Felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct for multiple acts with a child under 16 while in a significant relationship

Complaint Link

Location of offense: St. Paul

Next court date: No court date scheduled


Name: Michael Lee Phillips

DOB: 02/21/1993

Summary: Uncle sexually assaults 12-year-old niece

Case Number: 62-CR-26-4883

Charges:

  • Felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration of a child under 14 while using coercion
  • Felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration of a child under 14 using fear

Complaint Link

Location of offense: St. Paul

Next court date: July 30 @ 9 a.m.