Sheriff's Deputy Convicted After Admitting Crimes | Fargo News

North Dakota’s top court has sealed the fate of former sheriff’s deputy Carson Quam, upholding his conviction for possessing child sex abuse material — a verdict built squarely on his own damning admissions. Quam confessed to using a hidden browser to access illegal content via his basement TV, giving investigators the legal footing to search his home. Though he pleaded guilty conditionally to preserve his appeal rights, the court found his confession enough to convict him on five counts. Sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years probation — plus mandatory sex offender registration — Quam admitted his actions were “negligent and heinous,” betraying the public trust he held. Judges and law enforcement underscored that such material revictimizes children, and the sheriff called any sentence too light. Quam resigned during the probe, and this ruling sends a clear message: your own words can seal your fate — especially when children are involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86e172107400439f