(Sturgis, SD) — A Sturgis man is facing 10 years in prison for sexually enticing a minor online. Bryson Priest was sentenced on March 9th after pleading guilty to charges last fall. Priest is accused of engaging in explicit online communications with a 15-year-old girl and convincing her to engage in explicit conduct during those exchanges. Authorities said Priest was found in possession of CSAM after searching his accounts and electronic devices. He was investigated as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to prevent child exploitation.



