A Bismarck, North Dakota man has been sentenced to three years in prison for sex crimes against a minor, according to KX News and confirmed by court records. The sentencing, handed down on January 28, 2026, also includes two years of probation following his incarceration.
The case was previously reported by KX News, detailing the initial charges and subsequent legal proceedings. The Bismarck man’s identity has not been publicly released by KX News or other sources.
Visitation at the North Dakota State Penitentiary was temporarily suspended this weekend following an assault on an inmate by another, according to a Facebook post from KX News Minot and reporting from KXNet.com. The cancellation of visitation rights was a direct result of the reported incident, though authorities have not indicated whether the two cases are connected.
The North Dakota Department of Corrections has not released further details regarding the inmate assault, and visitation has not yet been fully restored as of February 12, 2026. The department has not commented on whether security protocols will be reviewed in light of the incident.
