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Daniel J. Stacey, 59, the former Hubbard County District 4 commissioner and former Nevis Public 歪歪漫画s bus driver, has been charged with one felony second-degree count of criminal sexual conduct with a victim under 14 years old and one felony count of distributing via electronic communication material that relates and/or describes sexual conduct to a child.

Stacey was taken into custody on April 23, at the Hubbard County Jail. He made his first court appearance on April 25, and was released on $500,000 bail. A remote omnibus hearing is scheduled for May 9.

According to court records, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension began an investigation after a young boy reported on Nov. 3, 2022, that his bus driver, Stacey, would arrange to spend three to four hours with the victim outside of school. Stacey would also deactivate the camera on the school bus.

According to the statement of probable cause, Stacey took the victim to his Akeley property, encouraging the boy to talk about sex and drugs and watch pornography. The boy reported that he resisted an attempt by Stacey to touch him sexually. Stacey instructed the victim not to tell anyone about the incident and rehearsed what to say.

The BCA executed a search warrant of Stacey鈥檚 property on Nov. 10, 2022.

They obtained Google account information for Stacey and noticed gaps in the history. They observed that Stacey visited pages about 鈥渄eleting data from a Google account鈥� on Nov. 10.

The statement of probable cause concludes, 鈥淭his investigation revealed Stacey engaged in grooming behavior鈥� with the victim and the victim鈥檚 parent.

Stacey began working for the Nevis 歪歪漫画 District in 2005 and held a number of positions, including substitute bus driver, bus driver, substitute teacher and transportation coordinator.

Stacey was placed on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave on Nov. 4, 2022, which lasted until his resignation on Feb. 28, 2023.

According to court records, Stacey reported his iPhone lost or stolen on Nov. 4.

Stacey was elected as county commissioner in 2012 and began serving as a commissioner in 2013. He submitted his resignation on Jan. 30, 2023, with an effective date of Feb. 1.

Stacey is a retired law enforcement officer.

The BCA is now encouraging others who may have had contact with Stacey to come forward as part of an active and ongoing investigation.

According to a BCA news release, given Stacey鈥檚 past roles as a Boy Scout leader, bus driver and a mentor at youth homes, the BCA is concerned there are other victims or witnesses who might have information about this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the BCA Tip Line at (877) 996-6222 or via email at bca.tips@state.mn.us.

鈥淲e understand that it鈥檚 difficult for crime victims to come forward and tell their story,鈥� said BCA Superintendent Drew Evans. "Victim-survivors will be believed and support will be available should they choose to share their information.鈥�

Anyone who is impacted by sexual abuse is encouraged to reach out and seek help. The Minnesota Day One Crisis Line operates 24/7 at (866) 223-1111 or by text at (612) 399-9977.

Beltrami County Attorney Dave Hanson has been assigned as a special assistant county attorney to Hubbard County for this case. Ashley Ann Nelson is the lead prosecuting attorney.

Hubbard County judges Erick Schieferdecker, Matthew Mallie and Robert Tiffany have all recused themselves. Ninth District Court Judge Patricia Aanes of Crow Wing County is assigned to the case.