Jeffrey Allen Graton

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1. American Fork LDS bishopric counselor arrested for reported sexual abuse - Provo Daily Herald - 2017-12-05, Herald Extra, December 5, 2017.
2. Black Collar Crime: Mormon Counselor Jeffrey Graton Accused of Sex Crimes, Bruce Gerencser, December 4, 2017.
3. Jeffrey Allen Graton, Offender Radar, June 10, 2026.
4. Jeffrey Allen Graton, Utah Department of Public Safety, June 10, 2026.
5. LDS Ward Second Counselor arrested for alleged sexual abuse, FOX 13, December 5, 2017.
6. American Fork LDS bishopric counselor arrested, still jailed on sexual abuse charges, KUTV 2, December 7, 2017.
7. STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY ALLEN GRATON CASE NUMBER 171404032 State Felony, Xchange Utah Court, December 14, 2017.
8. STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY ALLEN GRATON CASE NUMBER 171101729 State Felony, Xchange Utah Cour, December 15, 2017.

• 1. American Fork LDS bishopric counselor arrested for reported sexual abuse - Provo Daily Herald - 2017-12-05

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  A second counselor in a bishopric in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was arrested Monday after reportedly sexually abusing a girl multiple times.

  Jeffrey Graton, 40, of American Fork, was arrested on suspicion of three counts of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony.

  Police responded Sunday to a call at the 300th block of 620 South in American Fork Sunday night on a welfare check after an LDS bishop called to have police check on Graton, a second counselor in an LDS bishopric.

  Graton reportedly had left his home with a gun and wasn’t answering his phone after it was reported he had inappropriately touched a girl several years ago, according to a police report. Graton was found and gave the rifle to an LDS leader.

  The abuse reportedly happened 10 times.

  Graton reportedly told police he had touched the girl’s chest and thighs, both under and over clothing, while giving her a massage in two occasions two and a half years ago. He also admitted to grabbing the girl’s hand and using it to touch himself.

• 2. Black Collar Crime: Mormon Counselor Jeffrey Graton Accused of Sex Crimes

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  The Black Collar Crime Series relies on public news stories and publicly available information for its content. If any incorrect information is found, please contact Bruce Gerencser. Nothing in this post should be construed as an accusation of guilt. Those accused of crimes are innocent until proven guilty.

  Jeffrey Graton, a counselor affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was arrested Monday on sexual abuse allegations.

  The Daily Herald reports:

  A second counselor in a bishopric in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was arrested Monday after reportedly sexually abusing a girl multiple times.

  Jeffrey Graton, 40, of American Fork, was arrested on suspicion of three counts of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony.

  Police responded Sunday to a call at the 300th block of 620 South in American Fork Sunday night on a welfare check after an LDS bishop called to have police check on Graton, a second counselor in an LDS bishopric.

  Graton reportedly had left his home with a gun and wasn’t answering his phone after it was reported he had inappropriately touched a girl several years ago, according to a police report. Graton was found and gave the rifle to an LDS leader.

  The abuse reportedly happened 10 times.

  Graton reportedly told police he had touched the girl’s chest and thighs, both under and over clothing, while giving her a massage in two occasions two and a half years ago. He also admitted to grabbing the girl’s hand and using it to touch his genitals.

• 3. Jeffrey Allen Graton

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  Status : Moved out of State

  PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

  DOB : 06/13/1973
  Age : 52
  Sex : Male
  Height : 5'10''
  Weight : 180
  Race : White
  Hair Color : Blonde
  Eye Color : Blue
  Scars & Tattoos:
  Scar on Wrist ()
  Scar on Back (SURGICAL ALONG THE SPINE)

  OFFENSES

  Offense : 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE/2ND DEGREE FELONY
  Date Convicted : 02/27/2018
  Conviction State : Utah
  Statute : 76-5-404
  Offense Count : 2

  REGISTRATION DETAILS

  Collected From : Utah State Registry

  ALIAS

  JEFF GRATON

  Offender Reports Moved Out Of Utah, South Salt Lake, MD

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  Name: Jeffrey Allen GRATON Registration #: 4063678
  Aliases: JEFF GRATON
  Status: Moved out of State

  Physical Description
  • Age: 52 (DOB: 06/13/1973) • Height: 5'10''
  • Sex: M • Weight: 180lbs
  • Race: White • Eyes: Blue
  • Hair: Blonde
  • Scars/Tattoos: Scar on Wrist () , Scar on Back (SURGICAL ALONG THE SPINE)

  Address
  OFFENDER REPORTS MOVED OUT OF UTAH ,
  (Address not mappable at this time)
  Other Known Addresses
  Offenses
  • Description: 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE/2ND DEGREE FELONY
  • Date Convicted: 02/27/2018
  • Conviction State: Utah
  • Release Date:
  • Details:
  • Counts: 2

• 5. LDS Ward Second Counselor arrested for alleged sexual abuse

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  AMERICAN FORK, Utah – A second Counselor in the Bishopric for an LDS Ward in American Fork was arrested Monday.

  Jeff Graton was arrested for three counts of Forcible Sexual Abuse, which are second degree felonies.

  According to a probable cause statement made by the American Fork Police Department, an LDS Bishop requested that police check in on Graton, after he had left his home with a rifle. The bishop worried for Graton and his safety, after information regarding sexual abuse had emerged.

  Police stated that Graton was taken in to be interviewed, where he admitted to the alleged abuse, but stated it happened two and a half years ago.

  Graton was booked into Utah County Jail on Dec. 4. If convicted of his charges, he faces a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than 15 years.

• 6. American Fork LDS bishopric counselor arrested, still jailed on sexual abuse charges

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  (KUTV) An American Fork church leader arrested earlier this week is now facing second degree felony charges of forcible sexual abuse. He was a counselor in the bishopric -- a group of men who lead a congregation -- in a local unit of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  “It’s really really concerning that it’s a neighbor,” said a neighbor who didn't want to be identified. She said she knows of 44-year-old Jeffrey Graton, the 2nd counselor in a bishopric in her neighborhood ward. “When it’s a member of the community like that, people don’t suspect, they, ya know, they trust individuals like that.”
  Over the weekend, The American Fork Police Department said accusations of sexual abuse against 44-year-old Graton came out. That’s when officers were called to his house.
  “They might have believed he was suicidal because he left his residence with a gun, but they were able to make contact with him and he voluntarily gave up the gun.” Sgt. Josh Christensen with American Fork PD said.
  Christensen said Graton admitted to inappropriately touching a young girl above and below her clothing multiple times two to three years ago. It’s not clear if he was in the bishopric at that time.
  Right now, according to Christensen, it was believed to be an isolated case.
  “This was not a random person and a random target, they had a relationship, they knew each other,” he said.
  But investigators are not completely ruling out that there could be other victims.
  “Obviously there’s concern of was there anybody else. And all I can say right now is we are unaware any other incidents,” he said.
  “They trust them that they are going to do good, trust them with their children and it’s just not safe, you can’t really trust anyone these days,” the neighbor said.
  Graton is currently being held in the Utah County Jail on a $15,000 bond.

• 7. STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY ALLEN GRATON CASE NUMBER 171404032 State Felony

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  FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - PROVO DISTRICT COURT
  UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
  STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY ALLEN GRATON
  CASE NUMBER 171404032 State Felony

  CHARGES

  Charge 1 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: December 15, 2017 Transferred

  Charge 2 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: December 15, 2017 Transferred

  Charge 3 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: December 15, 2017 Transferred

  Charge 4 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: December 15, 2017 Transferred

  Charge 5 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: December 15, 2017 Transferred

  Charge 6 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: December 15, 2017 Transferred

  Charge 7 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: December 15, 2017 Transferred

  12-15-2017 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Affidavit of Indigency - Granted
  12-15-2017 Note: Case Transferred to American Fork District Case #171101729
  12-15-2017 Ruling Entry - ORDER OF TRANSFER
  Judge: DEREK P PULLAN

  In accordance with a General Order of the Fourth District Court, effective immediately, the above listed Provo Case is transferred to the American Fork Department of the Fourth District Court located at 75 E. 80 N. Suite 202,American Fork, UT 84003.

  All future pleadings shall be filed with the Clerk of Court at the American Fork location and should clearly be identified by Case #171101729.
  Communication with the Court regarding this case shall be made through the clerks at the American Fork site. They can be reached at (801) 756-9654.
  12-15-2017 Filed order: ORDER OF TRANSFER
  Judge DEREK P PULLAN
  Signed December 15, 2017
  03-17-2023 Note: Attorney DAVID LEAVITT Bar Number 5990 Bar State UT Auto Withdraw
  08-01-2025 Judge TONY F GRAF JR assigned.

• 8. STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY ALLEN GRATON CASE NUMBER 171101729 State Felony

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  FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - PROVO DISTRICT COURT
  UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
  STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY ALLEN GRATON
  CASE NUMBER 171101729 State Felony

  CHARGES

  Charge 1 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Plea: January 16, 2018 Guilty
  Disposition: January 16, 2018 Guilty

  Charge 2 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Plea: January 16, 2018 Guilty
  Disposition: January 16, 2018 Guilty

  Charge 3 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: January 16, 2018 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  Charge 4 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: January 16, 2018 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  Charge 5 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: January 16, 2018 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  Charge 6 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: January 16, 2018 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  Charge 7 - 76-5-404 - FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: February 01, 2014
  Location: Utah County
  Disposition: January 16, 2018 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  01-16-2018 Minute Entry - WAIVER HEARING
  Judge: ROBERT C LUNNEN
  PRESENT
  Clerk: carmenl
  Prosecutor: BASTIAN, LANCE E
  Defendant Present
  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah County Jail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): ESPLIN, JOSHUA S
  Audio
  Tape Number: 2 Tape Count: 2.22-2.32
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  CASE NUMBER: 171101729 State Felony5
  WAIVER HEARING
  Advised of charges and penalties.
  Defendant waives his/her right to a Preliminary Hearing.Court orders that defendant be held to answer to the charge(s) listed in the information on file.
  Defendant waives right to a trial by jury.
  Presentence Investigation ordered.
  The Judge orders Adult Probation and Parole to prepare the report.
  HEARING
  This matter comes before the court for a Waiver Hearing. Are solution is reached. The defendant pleads guilty to charge 1 and 2, the remaining charges are dismissed.Sentencing is scheduled February 27, 2018.Adult Probation and Parole is to meet with the defendant at the jail.

  SENTENCE PRISON
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  CASE NUMBER: 171101729 State Felony5

  Based on the defendant's conviction of FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.

  Based on the defendant's conviction of FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.

  To the UTAH County Sheriff: The defendant is remanded to your custody for transportation to the Utah State Prison where the defendant will be confined.

  SENTENCE PRISON CONCURRENT/CONSECUTIVE NOTE
  Terms are to run concurrently.

  02-27-2018 Filed order: SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
  Judge ROBERT C LUNNEN
  Signed February 27, 2018
  02-27-2018 Filed: Proof of Completion of 'Why Try' Program at Utah CountyJ ail
  02-27-2018 Filed: Correspondence from 'Why Try' Program Instructor
  02-28-2018 Note: * The sentencing minutes have been emailed to the sex offender registry at registry@utah.gov.
  01-05-2021 Judge DENISE M PORTER assigned.