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Parker Behrns, a 27-year-old Rapid City man, was sentenced to 8 years and 1 month in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Between September 2022 and July 2024, Behrns used his phone and the internet app Discord to search for and receive explicit images and videos of minors. He even posed as a minor female to request child porn from other users. The sentencing took place on July 24, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Behrns pleaded guilty to the charge on February 9, 2026, after being indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2025. The case was investigated by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
The prosecution was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Behrns was ordered to pay $6,095 in restitution and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. He was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime and the need to protect children from exploitation. The investigation and prosecution demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating child pornography and holding offenders accountable.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: South Dakota
- Location: SD
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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