State Patrol lieutenant pleads guilty in sexual assault
State Patrol Lt. Jacob Nathaniel Christopherson, 30, pleaded guilty Thursday to fifth-degree criminal sexual assault for an Aug. 13, 2025 incident at Camp Ripley.[1]
He entered the plea in court and faces up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine under Minnesota law.[1]
On Aug. 13, 2025, prosecutors say Christopherson twice grabbed a fellow trooper's breasts while intoxicated.[1]
Officials say one incident occurred at the Viking Club fire pit and the other happened while the pair walked to the billet, during which Christopherson shouted comments about her body.[1]
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- Defendant: State Patrol Lt. Jacob Nathaniel Christopherson, age 30
- Charge and plea: Fifth-degree criminal sexual assault (gross misdemeanor) for an Aug. 13, 2025 incident at Camp Ripley
- Allegations: Twice grabbed a fellow trooper’s breasts while intoxicated, once at the Viking Club fire pit and again while walking to the billet, shouting comments about her body
- Maximum penalty: Up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine under Minnesota law
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May 15, 2026