Forest Lake man indicted for child porn, cyberstalking North Branch students
Federal prosecutors have indicted 34-year-old Damien William Quinn of Forest Lake, also known as Ryan William Shattuck, on four counts of production of child pornography and related charges after he allegedly used fake Snapchat and Instagram profiles while posing as a teenager to solicit explicit images from minors and adults connected to North Branch High School. Investigators say Quinn targeted victims using multiple online aliases, and the FBI is asking anyone from North Branch High School who experienced suspicious solicitations for explicit images to contact its tip line as they believe more victims may be unidentified.
📌 Key Facts
- Defendant is identified as Damien William Quinn, 34, of Forest Lake, who also used the name Ryan William Shattuck.
- Quinn is federally charged with four counts of production of child pornography and related cyberstalking offenses.
- Investigators say he used multiple fake Snapchat and Instagram accounts while posing as a teenager to solicit explicit images from minors and adults linked to North Branch High School.
- The FBI has issued a public call for tips from anyone affiliated with North Branch High School who may have received suspicious online solicitations for explicit material.
📊 Relevant Data
In fiscal year 2024, 71.2% of individuals sentenced for child pornography offenses were White, 18.0% were Hispanic, 6.0% were Black, and 4.8% were Other races, compared to U.S. population estimates of approximately 59% non-Hispanic White, 19% Hispanic, and 13% Black.
Quick Facts on Child Pornography Offenses — United States Sentencing Commission
The average age of individuals sentenced for child pornography offenses in fiscal year 2024 was 41 years.
Quick Facts on Child Pornography Offenses — United States Sentencing Commission
In 2024, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline received more than 20 million reports, with most pertaining to child sexual abuse material.
NCMEC on the Hill: “Online child exploitation escalating, more violent” — National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
In the first 11 months of 2025, online platforms submitted 98,489 reports relating to child sex trafficking to the CyberTipline, a significant increase from 8,480 in 2023, attributed to the enactment of the REPORT Act.
NCMEC on the Hill: “Online child exploitation escalating, more violent” — National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
According to national data, only 7% of child sexual abuse offenders are strangers to the victim.
Child Sexual Abuse Statistics — AbuseLawsuit.com
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