Matthew Felshaw (1980 – ) was a Mormon church member in Caldwell, Idaho; charged with sexually assaulting a young child; took a plea deal and was convicted of Injury to child; received suspended prison sentence and 8 years probation and has to register as a sex offender.

Matthew C. Felshaw was a mormon in Caldwell and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Felshaw was a high school English teacher . Felshaw was charged with sexually assaulting a young child, but took a plea deal to Children – Injury to Child. Felshaw has been ordered to register as a sex offender. Felshaw was convicted and sentenced April 3, 2024 a suspended prison sentence of 2-10 years. He also received probation for 8 years.

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Case Information

CR14-23-11787 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Matthew Collin Felshaw Defendant.

Case Number
CR14-23-11787

Court
Canyon County District Court

File Date
07/12/2023

Charges
Felshaw, Matthew Collin
Description Statute Level Date
1 Children-Injury To Child I18-1501(1) {F} Felony 01/01/2018

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  1. Former teacher gets probation for sexually assaulting young child, East Idaho News, April 10, 2024.

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