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Local Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Minor
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A Saskatchewan, Canada man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
According to public court documents, Quentin Joel Nighttraveller, 45, drove his fourteen-year-old daughter from Canada to the United States in his commercial truck.
Nighttraveller stopped to get the truck repaired in Rogers, Minnesota, where he sexually assaulted the victim. They continued the trip and while in Avoca, Iowa, the victim ran from the truck in the gas station and requested assistance. Nighttraveller drove away, leaving the victim behind.
This heinous crime has left the community shocked and outraged. The victim, who cannot be named for privacy reasons, was eventually rescued and is receiving the necessary support.
Nighttraveller will serve his 14-year prison sentence, followed by a five-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office. United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.
Nighttraveller’s conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our children from predators. The community will continue to work towards preventing such crimes and ensuring justice is served.
Defendant: Quentin Joel Nighttraveller
Crime: Transportation of a Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
City and State: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Exact Date: March 6, 2025
Sentence: 14 years in federal prison, followed by a five-year term of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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