State of Minnesota County of Washington
District Court 10th Judicial District Prosecutor File No. Court File No.
State of Minnesota,
CR-2017-31 82-CR-17-80
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff,
Order of Detention
vs. DUSTIN JEFFREY ARTHUR HEICHERT DOB: 04/11/1986 1613 Redwood Drive #201 Hudson, WI 54016 Defendant. The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe Defendant committed the following offense(s): COUNT I Charge: Aiding and Abetting Engages in the sex trafficking of an individual Minnesota Statute: 609.322.1a(4), with reference to: 609.322.1a, 609.05.1 Maximum Sentence: 15 years Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 01/05/2017 Control #(ICR#): 17600331 Charge Description: aiding and abetting and being aided and abetted by another intentionally, and while acting other than as a prostitute or patron, engage in the sex trafficking of an individual
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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE The Complainant states that the following facts establish probable cause:
Your Complainant is a licensed peace officer in the State of Minnesota and is employed by the Woodbury Police Department. In that capacity, your Complainant states the following to establish probable cause: On 01-05-2017, Detective Kroshus observed a commercial sex advertisement on the website "Backpage.com." The commercial sex advertisement posted in the escort section for the City of Woodbury. The phone number listed in the commercial advertisement was 773-563-1027. The advertisement was titled: "Call for pictures Early bird special freaky as you wanna be." Detective Kroshus conducted an open source check of the phone number and identified the phone number used in the advertisement belonged to a "Facebook.com" profile with the name "Adam James Krimpelbein." It appeared the profile had connections with the Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area. Detective Kroshus suspected that the "Facebook.com" profile was involved with commercial sex trafficking.
Detective Kroshus requested an administrative subpoena for the aforementioned "Backpage.com" advertisement. The administrative subpoena listed the" verified phone number" used to create the advertisement was 773-563-1027 and an email address of
[email protected]. Detective Kroshus sent a text message to the phone number from his department issued undercover (UC) phone. Detective Kroshus brokered an agreement of sexual acts in exchange for money and coordinated a meeting location at the Extended Stay in the City of Woodbury, Washington County.
Members of the Washington County Human Trafficking Unit which included the Woodbury Police Department, Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Oakdale Police Department assisted Detective Kroshus with the investigation. While members of the unit were conducting surveillance, Detective Kroshus advised through text message for the "female" to text when "she" arrived. Detective Kroshus received a text message that "she" was there and asked what room her was in. At the same time, surveillance reported that a vehicle bearing MN License 540PCU arrived with two males and one female inside. Detective Kroshus asked to meet the "female" through the south entrance. At this time, a female exited the suspect vehicle and headed into the south entrance. Detective Kroshus made contact with the female later identified as L.P. (09-19-1985) and confirmed she was there to meet. At this point, Detective Kroshus advised L.P. that he was affiliated with law enforcement. While he was talking to L.P. her phone was continuously ringing. Detective Kroshus observed that the individual that was calling through the "Facebook.com" profile of "Adam James Krimpelbein." At this time the male passenger of the suspect vehicle got out and walked towards the south entrance. Both males were detained and later identified as Adam James Krimpelbein (DOB: 11-13-1984), Defendant Krimpelbein herein, and Dustin Jeffery Arthur Heichert (DOB: 09-19-1985), Defendant Heichert herein.
Detective Kroshus spoke with L.P. who stated that both Defendant Krimpelbein and Defendant Heichert were both involved in the commercial sex trafficking of her. L.P. said that she met Defendant Heichert through a mutual friend. L.P. said that she met up with Defendant Krimpelbein and Defendant Heichert earlier in the day and Defendant Krimpelbein decided post an advertisement on "Backpage.com" for commercial sex. L.P. stated that Defendant Krimpelbein and Defendant Heichert agreed to split the money with each other. L.P. said that Defendant Krimpelbein posted her on "Backpage.com" and communicated with most of the prospective customers. Prior to meeting with Detective Kroshus, L.P. stated that she 2
committed sex acts in exchange for money in the City of Stillwater and City of Hudson, WI. For the act in Stillwater, she received $40 and Defendant Krimpelbein and Defendant Heichert kept the rest. L.P. stated that she is currently homeless.
Detective Kroshus learned that L.P. was listed as a missing person and is currently under a civil commitment.
Detective Kroshus met with Defendant Heichert who admitted that he knew L.P. was involved in prostitution and was paid to drive L.P. and Defendant Krimpelbein to "appointments." Defendant Heichert stated that his email address is
[email protected]. This is the same email address used to post the commercial sex advertisement of L.P. Detective Kroshus met with Defendant Krimpelbein who admitted that he met L.P. she wanted to "drink and party" however she had no money. Defendant Krimpelbein stated that if she wanted to drink she had to "give it up" and he did not want to give her "booze" for free. Defendant Krimpelbein stated that he posted L.P. on "Backpage.com" using his phone number because they "were all broke." Defendant Krimpelbein stated that Defendant Heichert wrote the narrative portion of the advertisement. The money generated from the trafficking of L.P. was split equally among the three. Defendant Krimpelbein admitted that he profited from the commercial sex act in the City of Stillwater.
Several cell phones were discovered and are currently being digitally analyzed.
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SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be: (1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or (2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise be dealt with according to law. Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2. Complainant
Yvette A Hammond Police Officer 2100 Radio Drive Woodbury, MN 55125
Electronically Signed: 01/06/2017 09:44 AM Washington County, Minnesota
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint. Prosecuting Attorney Imran Ali PO Box 6 15015 62nd Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 430-6115
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Electronically Signed: 01/06/2017 09:35 AM
FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant’s arrest or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant’s appearance in court, or Defendant’s detention, if already in custody, pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s).
SUMMONS THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on ________ ___, _____ at _____ AM/PM before the above-named court at 14949 62nd Street N PO Box 3802, Stillwater, MN 55082-3802 to answer this complaint. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued.
WARRANT To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than 36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law. Execute in MN Only
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X ORDER OF DETENTION Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be detained pending further proceedings. Bail: $ Conditions of Release: This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer as of the following date: January 6, 2017. Judicial Officer
John R. McBride District Court Judge
Electronically Signed: 01/06/2017 10:02 AM
Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses: COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA
State of Minnesota LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE
Plaintiff
I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Order of Detention upon the Defendant herein named.
vs.
Signature of Authorized Service Agent:
Dustin Jeffrey Arthur Heichert Defendant
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