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flag Joseph Scott Nelson, 23, was charged with luring a minor via Messenger after months of pretending to be a 14-year-old girl, leading to his arrest at a library meeting.

flag Joseph Scott Nelson, 23, of Jamestown, was charged with a Class B felony for allegedly luring a minor by computer after communicating with a Bismarck Police detective posing as a 14-year-old girl via Messenger for months. flag He was arrested on February 5, 2026, at the Alfred Dickey Library where he was to meet the individual. flag Nelson admitted to using methamphetamine and said he believed he was helping the person emotionally, denying any intent to engage in sexual conduct. flag He also faces two Class A misdemeanor charges related to drug paraphernalia and meth use. flag He pleaded not guilty and remains in jail with a $5,000 bond.

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