Man Charged With 5th-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Washington County Case Involving Child
Published: March 18th, 2026 |
WASHINGTON COUNTY: A 72-year-old Mahtomedi man has been charged with fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct following an alleged incident involving a child, according to a criminal complaint filed in Washington County.
Deputies were called to a residence in Mahtomedi on March 15, 2026, for a report of a possible assault. The home is described in the complaint as a duplex, with the reporting party living on the main level and the suspect in an upper unit.
According to the complaint, Daniel Steven O’Hara (DOB: 02/13/1954) was with a child when the alleged incident occurred. The complaint alleges O’Hara engaged in conduct that led to the fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct — lewd exhibition/masturbation with a minor under 16 present charge. Deputies later spoke with O’Hara, who confirmed he had been alone with the child and that they had been playing cards. He also acknowledged undergoing a recent medical procedure. O’Hara denied the allegations.
O’Hara is charged with fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct — lewd exhibition/masturbation with a minor under 16 present.
The case remains pending in Washington County District Court. Charges are allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Charges are allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court