Travis Aaron Rosebear, Child Endangerment, Minnesota 2013

MINNEAPOLIS—A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to endangering a child while on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Travis Aaron Rosebear, no known address, pleaded guilty to one count of child endangerment on April 8, 2013.

Rosebear, who was indicted on December 3, 2012, entered his plea before United States District Court Chief Judge Michael J. Davis. In his plea agreement, Rosebear admitted that sometime between December 31, 2011, and January 3, 2012, he fractured the arm of a 15-month-old girl. He was the caretaker for the baby and five other children while their parents were periodically away from the residence.

Rosebear also admitted carrying the baby by one arm, swinging her down a hallway after becoming frustrated, causing the fracture. In addition, the baby suffered a bruise on the back of her head. This heinous act of child abuse will not go unpunished.

The Red Lake Tribal Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation into the case. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Deidre Y. Aanstad. Because the Red Lake Indian Reservation is a federal-jurisdiction reservation, some of the crimes that occur there are investigated by the FBI in conjunction with the Red Lake Tribal Police Department.

As a result of the investigation, Rosebear faces a potential maximum penalty of five years in prison. Judge Davis will determine his sentence at a future hearing, yet to be scheduled. The community demands justice for this innocent child who suffered at the hands of Rosebear.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions, especially when they harm the most vulnerable members of our society. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect.

Rosebear’s guilty plea is a significant step towards justice for the victim and her family. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit crimes against children are held accountable.

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