Fridley Man Charged With First- and Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Hennepin County
Published: June 10th, 2026
HENNEPIN COUNTY MN: A Fridley resident has been charged in Hennepin County District Court with first-degree and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child under the age of 14, according to a criminal complaint.
Angel Morales Vargas Morales, 18, is charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, both felony offenses.
According to the complaint, the allegations stem from an incident that allegedly occurred on or about June 8, 2026, in Hennepin County.
Prosecutors allege Morales Vargas Morales engaged in sexual penetration with a victim identified in court records as A.L., who was under the age of 14 at the time of the alleged offense. The complaint states Morales Vargas Morales was more than 36 months older than the victim.
The second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge alleges Morales Vargas Morales engaged in sexual contact with the same victim, who was under 14 years old, while being more than 36 months older than the child.
If convicted, the first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and fines ranging from $12,000 to $40,000, plus conditional release. The second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and fines ranging from $10,500 to $35,000.
The allegations contained in the criminal complaint are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.