was an LDS church member in Utah; convicted of sex crimes in 2009 and 2021

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Summary

Spencer Kartchner was a Mormon church member in Utah. He was convicted of sex crimes in 2009 and 2021.

Criminal case details:

Found guilty of:
09/28/2010 SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR/2ND DEGREE
09/02/2021 SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD/2ND DEGREE FELONY

09/28/2010 Spencer Kartchner was sentenced to 30 days in jail, 250 hours of community service and two years probation as part of his plea deal.

09/02/2021
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR/2ND DEGREE: sentenced 1-15 years, prison term suspended
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR/2ND DEGREE: prison term suspended
DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR: 30 days jail

July 06, 2021
*sentenced 1-15 years, with prison time suspended SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony
*sentenced 1-15 years, with prison time suspended SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony
with 5 days credit served

–Found guilty of:
SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd Degree Felony : sentenced to a term of 30 days

CASE NUMBER 091907312 State Felony
CHARGES
Charge 1 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: July 26, 2010 Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Guilty
Charge 2 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: July 26, 2010 Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Guilty
Charge 3 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 4 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 5 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 6 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 7 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 8 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
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Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 9 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 10 – 76-5A-3 – SEX EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 11 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: July 26, 2010 Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Guilty
Charge 12 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 13 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 14 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 15 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 16 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
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CASE NUMBER: 091907312 State Felony11
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 17 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 18 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 19 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej)
Charge 20 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd DegreeFelony
Offense Date: June 30, 2009
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: December 21, 2009 Not Guilty
Disposition: July 26, 2010 Dismissed (w/o prej

3RD DISTRICT COURT
SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. SPENCER KAY KARTCHNER
CASE NUMBER 201900332 State Felony
CHARGES
Charge 1 – 76-5-404.1 – SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 06, 2008
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: July 06, 2021 Guilty
Disposition: July 06, 2021 Guilty
Charge 2 – 76-5-404.1 – SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 06, 2008
Location: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Plea: July 06, 2021 Guilty
Disposition: July 06, 2021 Guilty

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  1. 54-year-old registered sex offender accused of sexually abusing young girl
    view source details | | ABC 4
  2. Spencer Kay Kartchner offender profile
    view source details | 20 Nov 2023 | Offender Radar

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