Authorities say the case began when police searched an Oakdale home for a missing 14-year-old girl.
OAKDALE, Minn. — An Oakdale couple has been charged in Washington County after police said they found a missing 14-year-old girl hiding in a box inside a bedroom during an investigation at a home.
Angelina Olson, 46, and Andrew Olson, 48, face separate felony cases tied to allegations involving the girl. Prosecutors say the charges include criminal sexual conduct, soliciting a child to engage in sexual conduct and possession of child sexual abuse material. The case is now moving through Washington County District Court.
The investigation became public after officers went to the Oakdale home while looking for the teenager. Police said the girl was found alive in a cardboard box in a bedroom. Court records say investigators later reviewed statements and electronic evidence before filing charges. Authorities have not released the girl’s name because she is a minor. The complaints describe the charges as allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Angelina Olson is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and soliciting a child to engage in sexual conduct. Prosecutors allege she engaged in sexual conduct with a victim between 14 and 16 years old while being more than 36 months older than the victim. The solicitation count alleges she sought sexual conduct with a child under 16. The most serious charge carries a possible sentence of up to 30 years in prison and a $40,000 fine.
Andrew Olson is charged with three counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and one count of soliciting a child to engage in sexual conduct. The possession counts are tied to electronic files that investigators say were found on devices or computer systems. Each possession count carries a possible penalty of up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine for a first offense. The solicitation charge carries a possible three-year prison term and $5,000 fine.
The complaints were filed May 29 in Washington County District Court. Officials have not publicly described the full timeline of how the girl came to be at the home or how long she had been there. Court filings also do not resolve whether additional people may be interviewed or whether more evidence will be submitted as the case proceeds.
The next steps will be handled in court, where prosecutors must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. No conviction has been entered. As of June 4, the cases remained active in Washington County, with future hearings expected to address appearances, bail conditions, discovery and possible trial scheduling.
Author note: Last updated June 4, 2026.