Former Iron Range Teacher Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse

Former teacher and church leader sentenced to 18 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct involving minor

VIRGINA, Minn. — Embarrass man, Ryan Ross Denzer-Johnson, 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree involving a minor child under the age of 14, according to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Denzer-Johnson was a former teacher, foster parent and participated in youth ministry. During a court hearing in November 2025, Denzer-Johnson pleaded guilty to the charges in connection…

Former Iron Range teacher sentenced for child sexual abuse

VIRGINIA — A former teacher and church leader has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a child. Ryan Ross Denzer-Johnson, 44, of Embarrass, received the maximum guideline term Monday from Judge Robert Friday after pleading guilty in November to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14. Denzer-Johnson worked as a math teacher at Mesabi East Schools in Aurora and Northe…