Ponsford Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on the White Earth Reservation

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Ponsford, Minnesota man has been indicted for sexually abusing a minor under the age of 12 on the White Earth
Indian Reservation.
According to court documents, the crimes involving 42-year-old Joseph Schultz happened between October 1 and December 31, 2023.
The indictment charges Schultz with one count of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact.
He made his initial appearance today in U.S. District Court before Magistrate Judge Jon T. Huseby.
This case was investigated by the FBI and White Earth Tribal Police Department.