Published: October 30th 2026.
SOUTH SAINT PAUL , MN - A 29-year-old South Saint Paul man is facing six felony counts in Dakota County District Court following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material involving minors under the age of 14.
Quinnshawn Anthony Witherspoon was formally charged with six counts of felony possession under Minnesota Statute § 617.247.4(b)(3).
According to the criminal complaint filed under Law Enforcement Control Number 25900053, prosecutors allege Witherspoon possessed electronic storage media containing child sexual abuse material on multiple distinct dates over a one-year span.
The specific counts detailed in the court filings include:
Count I & Count II: Possession of Pornographic Work Involving Minors (Under 14), stemming from incidents alleged to have occurred on or about January 1, 2025, and June 27, 2025.
Count III & Count IV: Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Under 14), alleging violations on or about August 18, 2025, and November 13, 2025.
Count V & Count VI: Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Under 14), alleging two separate violations on or about January 7, 2026.
Each count is classified as a felony under state law. If convicted, each charge carries a maximum statutory penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of between $3,000 and $10,000, or both.
As with all criminal proceedings, charges contained in a criminal complaint are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.