Jacob Owen Bunker

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1. Provo man accused of collecting, distributing child sex abuse material, KSL , November 29, 2025.
2. Provo man sentenced after police said he distributed child pornography , KSL, August 15, 2026.
3. STATE OF UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. JACOB OWEN BUNKER CASE NUMBER 251404645, Utah Court Records, November 25, 2025.
4. FBI investigation leads to Provo man being charged for discussing sexual abuse of children , ABC 4, November 25, 2025.
5. Utah man accused of collecting, distributing child sex abuse material, East Idaho News, November 29, 2025.
6. Jacob Owen Bunker, Utah Department of Corrections, August 16, 2026.

• 1. Provo man accused of collecting, distributing child sex abuse material

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  PROVO — A Provo man was charged Tuesday with collecting and distributing child sex abuse material and engaging in disturbing online conversations with others about sexually abusing children.

  Jacob Owen Bunker, 25, is charged in 4th District Court with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, a first-degree felony, and three counts of enticement of a minor, a second-degree felony.

  The investigation began in May when the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking task force arrested a man for allegedly enticing a child. As investigators searched that man’s electronic devices, they found social media chats with another man, later identified as Bunker, according to charging documents.

  Some of the conversations found by investigators included Bunker stating that he wants to sexually abuse a preschool classroom and also wants a calling in his church overseeing young children. “I would molest every kid,” he stated, according to the charges.

  Bunker is also accused of sending the other man a video of “what appears to be a self-produced video of child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as child pornography,” the charges state. “In addition to these conversations, law enforcement also discovered that (Bunker) had established a group chat on a social media chatting application wherein he and others discussed their sexual interest in children,” and he “discussed how he has ‘watched a lot of toddler porn.'”

  During an undercover operation, FBI agents attempted to arrange a meeting with Bunker under the guise of molesting a young child, but the meeting never happened, the charges state.

  After he was arrested, Bunker “admitted to using social media to talk to others to make arrangements to sexually abuse children, though claimed he would then delete the account. (He) admitted to using social media to find, view, and distribute child sex abuse material” but “claimed to have never abused a child himself,” according to charging documents.

• 2. Provo man sentenced after police said he distributed child pornography

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  KEY TAKEAWAYS

  Jacob Bunker, 26, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.
  Judge Griffin ordered Bunker to spend 300 days in jail and four years on probation.
  Bunker's family supported him in letters to the judge, highlighting his progress and potential for change.

  PROVO — A Provo man accused of collecting and distributing child pornography will be spending time in jail and on probation.

  Jacob Bunker, 26, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony, and was sentenced on July 29 to one to 15 years in prison. Fourth District Judge Roger Griffin suspended that sentence and instead ordered him to serve 300 days in jail, with credit for the 250 days he already served, and be on probation for four years.

  Bunker was charged in November after the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking task force arrested another man and found social media chats between that man and Bunker. Charging documents said those chats included him saying he wanted to sexually abuse a preschool classroom and would like a calling in his church overseeing young children.

  Charging documents also accused him of sending "what appears to be a self-produced video of child sexual abuse material," and establishing a social media group chat where he and others discussed sexual interest in children.

  After being arrested, charges said Bunker admitted to using social media to talk to others and make arrangements to sexually abuse children, but said he would then delete the account. He said he had never abused a child.

  While on probation, the judge ordered Bunker to not contact children, obtain full-time employment, complete a psychosexual evaluation and follow anything it recommends, stay away from online dating sites and have no active dating profiles, provide all usernames and passwords to Adult Probation and Parole on request and not use any alcohol or recreational marijuana.

  Multiple family members and friends submitted letters for the judge to read before issuing his sentence in support of Bunker — including his parents, siblings and fiancée — each saying they support him and will help him follow the court's requests.

  His father said he knows Bunker "in ways that a court file cannot show" and it has been hard to reconcile what he knows from years of raising his son with the charges.

  "I am not asking the court to pretend that Jacob's choices were not serious. I am asking the court to consider that Jacob is not beyond help, not beyond change, and not beyond becoming a responsible and contributing person," Jeff Bunker said.

  He pointed out progress Jacob Bunker made while in jail and asked for an opportunity for him to rebuild his life.

  Jacob Bunker accepted a plea deal on June 10 that reduced the charge he pleaded guilty to from aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, a first-degree felony, and dismissed three charges for enticing a minor, a second-degree felony.

• 3. STATE OF UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. JACOB OWEN BUNKER CASE NUMBER 251404645

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  FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - PROVO DISTRICT COURT
  UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
  STATE OF UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL vs. JACOB OWEN BUNKER
  CASE NUMBER 251404645 State Felony

  CHARGES

  Charge 1 - 76-5B-201.1(2)+(3A) - ATTEMPTED - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 1st Degree Felony (amended to) - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: May 20, 2025
  Location: Utah County
  Attributes: Child.
  Plea: June 10, 2026 Guilty
  Disposition: June 10, 2026 Guilty

  Charge 2 - 76-5-417(2)+(3B) - ENTICING A MINOR - SECOND DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: May 20, 2025
  Location: Utah County
  Attributes: Child.
  Disposition: June 10, 2026 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  Charge 3 - 76-5-417(2)+(3B) - ENTICING A MINOR - SECOND DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: May 20, 2025
  Location: Utah County
  Attributes: Child.
  Disposition: June 10, 2026 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  Charge 4 - 76-5-417(2)+(3B) - ENTICING A MINOR - SECOND DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
  Offense Date: November 20, 2025
  Location: Utah County
  Attributes: Child.
  Disposition: June 10, 2026 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

  CURRENT ASSIGNED JUDGE
  ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PARTIES
  Plaintiff - STATE OF UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL
  Represented by: AUSTIN MEMMOTT
  Defendant - JACOB OWEN BUNKER
  Represented by: NATHAN CRANE
  Represented by: RICHARD VAN WAGONER
  DEFENDANT INFORMATION
  Defendant Name: JACOB OWEN BUNKER
  Offense Tracking Number: 70111190
  Date of Birth: May 19, 2000
  Jail Booking Number: UT0250000
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  Law Enforcement Agency: FBI
  LEA Case Number: 305A-SU-51520
  Officer Name: ZOLLINGER NICHOLAS
  Prosecuting Agency: ATTORNEY GENERAL
  Agency Case Number: 305A-SU-51520
  Arrest Date: November 21, 2025
  Violation Date: 05-20-2025
  ACCOUNT SUMMARY
  Total Revenue Amount Due: 53.12
  Amount Paid: 53.12
  Amount Credit: 0.00
  Balance: 0.00
  REVENUE DETAIL - TYPE: FINE
  Amount Due: 53.00
  Amount Paid: 53.00
  Amount Credit: 0.00
  Balance: 0.00
  REVENUE DETAIL - TYPE: INTEREST
  Amount Paid: 0.12
  Amount Credit: 0.00
  Balance: 0.00
  Account Adjustments Sum To Date Amount Reason
  2026-08-13 0.12 Criminal post judgment interest
  CASE NOTE
  PROCEEDINGS
  DATE SEQ EVENT
  11-25-2025 Case filed by efiler
  11-25-2025 Filed: From an Information
  11-25-2025 Note: JACOB OWEN BUNKER DEF FROM Utah County Jail
  11-25-2025 Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN assigned.
  11-25-2025 1 Filed: INFORMATION/INDICTMENT
  11-25-2025 2 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  11-25-2025 WEBEX INITIAL APPEARANCE scheduled on November 25, 2025at 03:00 PM in 8th Fl, Courtroom 8B with Judge TONY FGRAF JR
  11-25-2025 3 Filed: Probable Cause Affidavit
  11-25-2025 4 Filed: Public Safety Assessment Report
  11-25-2025 5 Filed: Bail Order
  11-25-2025 WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on December 03, 2025 at01:30 PM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with Judge ROGER WGRIFFIN
  11-25-2025 Minute Entry - INITIAL APPEARANCE
  Judge: TONY F GRAF JR
  PRESENT
  Prosecutor: AUSTIN MEMMOTT
  Defendant Present
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  CASE NUMBER: 251404645 State Felony11

  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah County Jail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): NATHAN CRANE
  Clerk: veronics
  Audio
  Tape Number: 8B FTR/WBX Tape Count: 3:10-3:12

  INITIAL APPEARANCE
  A copy of the Information is given to the defendant.
  Defendant waives reading of Information.
  Advised of charges and penalties.
  The defendant is advised of right to counsel.
  State is on notice to address bail at the next hearing.
  Remote Appearance
  WEBEX WAIVER HEARING is scheduled.
  Date: 12/03/2025
  Time: 01:30 p.m.
  Before Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/

  CUSTODY
  The defendant is remanded to the custody of the Utah County Jail.
  This hearing will not take place at the courthouse.It will be conducted remotely. Contact the court to provide your current email address. If you do not have access to a phone or other electronic device to appear remotely, notify the court.
  UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, including electronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply with this prohibition may be treated as contempt of court, punishable by fine and time in jail.

  11-25-2025 6 Filed: Appearance of Counsel/Notice of Limited Appearance
  11-25-2025 7 Filed: Motion Rule 16 Motion for Discovery
  Filed by: JACOB OWEN BUNKER
  11-25-2025 8 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  11-26-2025 9 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  11-26-2025 10 Filed: Memorandum in Aid of Bail
  11-26-2025 11 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  12-01-2025 12 Filed: Memorandum Update to Memorandum in Aid of Bail
  12-01-2025 13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  12-02-2025 14 Filed: State of Utah s Initial Response to Discovery
  12-02-2025 15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  12-03-2025 Continued: WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on December17, 2025 at 01:30 PM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with JudgeROGER W GRIFFIN
  12-03-2025 Minute Entry - WAIVER HEARING
  Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PRESENT
  Prosecutor: AUSTIN MEMMOTT
  Defendant Present
  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah CountyJail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): NATHAN CRANE
  Clerk: uilanim
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  CASE NUMBER: 251404645 State Felony11
  Audio
  Tape Number: 2A - FTR Tape Count: 1:57-2:13
  WAIVER HEARING
  CONTINUANCE
  Whose Motion: The Defendant's counsel NATHAN CRANE.
  Reason for continuance:
  Counsel's request.
  The motion is granted.

  HEARING
  This matter comes before the court for a Waiver hearing.This hearing is conducted remotely via webex.Defense counsel submitted a memorandum in aid of bail.Bail is addressed.Defense counsel requests that the Defendant be allowed to go to Paradise Creek Treatment in Idaho.State objects to a release.The court orders bail to remain as set.This matter is continued to December 17, 2025 at1:30 p.m.

  Remote Appearance
  WEBEX WAIVER HEARING is scheduled.
  Date: 12/17/2025
  Time: 01:30 p.m.
  Before Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
  This hearing will not take place at the courthouse.It will be conducted remotely. Contact the court to provide your current email address. If you do not have access to a phone or other electronic device to appear remotely, notify the court.
  UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, including electronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply with this prohibition may be treated as contempt of court, punishable by fine and time in jail.
  12-03-2025 16 Filed order: WAIVER HEARING
  Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Signed December 03, 2025
  12-04-2025 17 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  12-10-2025 18 Filed: State of Utah s First Supplemental Response to Discovery
  12-10-2025 19 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  12-17-2025 Continued: WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on February04, 2026 at 01:30 PM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
  12-17-2025 Minute Entry - CONTINUANCE
  Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PRESENT
  Prosecutor: BRITTANY KRUEGER
  Defendant Present
  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah CountyJail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): NATHAN CRANE
  Clerk: carmenl
  Audio
  Tape Number: 2A Tape Count: 1.57-1.59
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  CASE NUMBER: 251404645 State Felony11
  CONTINUANCE
  Whose Motion: The Defendant's counsel NATHAN CRANE.
  Reason for continuance:
  Counsel's request.
  The motion is granted.
  HEARING
  Webex 2.05-2.06
  Remote Appearance
  WEBEX WAIVER HEARING is scheduled.
  Date: 02/04/2026
  Time: 01:30 p.m.
  Before Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/

  This hearing will not take place at the courthouse.It will be conducted remotely. Contact the court toprovide your current email address. If you do no thave access to a phone or other electronic device toappear remotely, notify the court.
  UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, including electronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply with this prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
  02-04-2026 Minute Entry - CONTINUANCE
  Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PRESENT
  Prosecutor: KRISTIN ZIMMERMAN
  Defendant Present
  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah CountyJail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): NATHAN CRANE
  Clerk: carmenl
  Audio
  Tape Number: 2A Tape Count: 1.40-1.42
  CONTINUANCE
  Whose Motion: The Stipulation of counsel.
  Reason for continuance:
  Counsel's request.
  The motion is granted.
  HEARING
  Webex 2.43-2.46This matter comes before the court for a WaiverHearing via Webex video conference.Discussion ensues.Parties are close to a resolution but needadditional time to review more discovery.The matter is continued to March 11, 2026.
  Remote Appearance
  WEBEX WAIVER HEARING is scheduled.
  Date: 03/11/2026
  Time: 01:30 p.m.
  Before Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
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  CASE NUMBER: 251404645 State Felony11
  This hearing will not take place at the courthouse.It will be conducted remotely. Contact the court toprovide your current email address. If you do no thave access to a phone or other electronic device toappear remotely, notify the court.
  UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, including electronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply with this prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
  02-06-2026 Continued: WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on March 11,2026 at 01:30 PM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
  02-13-2026 20 Filed: Certificate of Completion - Reentry Skills
  03-06-2026 21 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  03-11-2026 Continued: WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on April 01,2026 at 01:30 PM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with JudgeROGER W GRIFFIN
  03-11-2026 Minute Entry - CONTINUANCE
  Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PRESENT
  Prosecutor: AUSTIN MEMMOTT
  Defendant Present
  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah CountyJail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): NATHAN CRANE
  Clerk: carmenl
  Audio
  Tape Number: 2A Tape Count: Off Record
  CONTINUANCE
  Whose Motion: The Stipulation of counsel.
  Reason for continuance:
  Court Ordered
  HEARING
  This matter comes before the court for a WaiverHearing via Webex video conference.The matter is continued, off record, to April 1,2026.
  Remote Appearance
  WEBEX WAIVER HEARING is scheduled.
  Date: 04/01/2026
  Time: 01:30 p.m.
  Before Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
  This hearing will not take place at the courthouse.It will be conducted remotely. Contact the court toprovide your current email address. If you do nothave access to a phone or other electronic device toappear remotely, notify the court.
  UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
  03-26-2026 Continued: WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on April 29,2026 at 01:30 PM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with JudgeROGER W GRIFFIN
  03-26-2026 Note: Reason: Conflict in attorney schedule Stipulation of partiesmotion.
  04-29-2026 Minute Entry - CONTINUANCE
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  CASE NUMBER: 251404645 State Felony11
  Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PRESENT
  Courtroom: 2A
  Defendant not present
  Clerk: carmenl
  CONTINUANCE
  Whose Motion: The Stipulation of counsel.
  Reason for continuance:
  Counsel's request.
  HEARING
  PRELIMINARY HEARING-WAIVE Off record stipulatedcontinuance to June 10, 2026.
  REMOTE APPEARANCE - WEBEX WAIVER HEARING is scheduled.
  Date: 06/10/2026
  Time: 01:30 PM
  Location: 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A
  Before Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
  137 N FREEDOM BLVD
  PROVO, UT 84601
  This hearing will not take place at the courthouse.It will be conducted remotely. Contact the court toprovide your current email address. If you do nothave access to a phone or other electronic device toappear remotely, notify the court.
  COURT PROCEEDINGS
  UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
  04-30-2026 WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on June 10, 2026 at 01:30PM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
  04-30-2026 Note: WEBEX WAIVER HEARING calendar modified. Hearing time changedfrom Wed Apr 29 13:30:00 MDT 2026 to Wed Jun 10 13:30:00 MDT 2026.Reason: Counsel's request.
  05-01-2026 22 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  06-09-2026 23 Filed: Request for Review of Tentative Plea AgreementPursuant to UT. R. Crim. Pro. 11(I)(2)
  06-09-2026 24 Filed: Statement of Defendant In Support of TentativeGuilty Plea and Certificate of Counsel
  06-09-2026 25 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  06-10-2026 Charge 1 Disposition is Guilty
  06-10-2026 Charge 1 amended to 2nd Degree Felony
  06-10-2026 Charge 2 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
  06-10-2026 Charge 3 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
  06-10-2026 Charge 4 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
  06-10-2026 Minute Entry - WAIVER HEARING
  Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PRESENT
  Prosecutor: AUSTIN MEMMOTT
  Defendant Present
  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah CountyJail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): NATHAN CRANE
  Clerk: carmenl
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  Audio
  Tape Number: 2A Tape Count: 2:27-2:33
  WAIVER HEARING
  Advised of charges and penalties.
  Defendant waives his/her right to a PreliminaryHearing. Court orders that defendant be held toanswer to the charge(s) listed in the information onfile.
  Defendant waives right to a trial by jury.
  Presentence Investigation ordered.
  The Judge orders Adult Probation and Parole toprepare the report.
  HEARING
  Webex 2.36-2.42Plea statement filed.Count one amended to a second degree felony.The defendant waives their rights, enters a guiltyplea and an in-person sentencing hearing is set forJuly 29, 2026.Adult Probation and Parole to meet with thedefendant at the jail.The defendant is instructed to cooperate with AdultProbation and Parole and is advised of theconsequences if they fail to comply.
  In-person Appearance
  IN-PERSON SENTENCING is scheduled.
  Date: 07/29/2026
  Time: 08:30 a.m.
  Location: 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A
  Before Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
  137 N FREEDOM BLVD
  PROVO, UT 84601
  UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
  06-11-2026 IN-PERSON SENTENCING scheduled on July 29, 2026 at 08:30AM in 2nd Fl, Courtroom 2A with Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
  06-11-2026 26 Filed order: WAIVER HEARING
  Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Signed June 11, 2026
  06-11-2026 Note: Pre-sentence Investigation Order Transmitted to AdultProbation and Parole
  06-11-2026 27 Filed: Statement of Defendant in Support of TentativeGuilty Plea and Certificate of Counsel
  06-11-2026 28 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  06-12-2026 29 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  06-18-2026 30 Filed: Statement of Defendant in Support of TentativeGuilty Plea and Certificate of Counsel
  Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
  Signed June 18, 2026
  06-23-2026 31 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  07-22-2026 32 Filed: Defendant Bunker s Notice of Letters of Supportfor Sentencing Hearing
  07-22-2026 33 Filed: Ex. A
  07-22-2026 34 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
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  CASE NUMBER: 251404645 State Felony11
  07-23-2026 35 **** PROTECTED **** Filed: Pre Sentence InvestigationReport
  07-23-2026 Note: DEF Address changed from 1768 NORTH 450 WEST PROVO UT 84603
  07-23-2026 Note: DEF Address changed to 3843 W VALLEY VIEW DR CEDAR HILLS UT84062
  07-23-2026 Note: DEF Email Address changed from
  07-23-2026 Note: DEF Email Address changed to jacobbunker@gmail.com
  07-23-2026 36 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  07-29-2026 Minute Entry - SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
  Judge: ROGER W GRIFFIN
  PRESENT
  Prosecutor: HEATHER LINDSAY
  Defendant Present
  The defendant is in the custody of the Utah CountyJail
  Defendant's Attorney(s): NATHAN CRANE
  Clerk: feil
  Audio
  Tape Number: 2A FTR/WBX Tape Count: 8.30-8.47
  HEARING
  webex 00-16
  This matter comes before the court for sentencing.Discussion ensues on the pre-sentence report and sentencing recommendations. The court imposes a ssentence.
  The defendant has 30 days to appeal the sentence.The Court advises that if the sentence is appealed and representation is desired the Court will appoint counsel upon qualification.
  SENTENCE PRISON
  Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2ndDegree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year normore than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
  The prison term is suspended.
  SENTENCE JAIL
  Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2ndDegree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 300 day(s)
  Credit is granted for 250 day(s) previously served.
  SENTENCE JAIL SERVICE NOTE
  50 days jail straight time.
  SENTENCE FINE
  Charge # 1 Fine: $53.00
  Suspended: $0.00
  Surcharge: $53.00
  Due: $53.00
  Total Fine: $53.00
  Total Suspended: $0
  Total Surcharge: $53.00
  Total Principal Due: $53.00
  Plus Interest
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  Defendant is to pay a fine of 53.00 which includes the surcharge. Interest may increase the final amount due.
  Fine payments are to be made to The Court. This can be paid online at: www.utcourts.gov/epayments.
  The fine is to be paid in full by 06/29/2029.

  ORDER OF PROBATION

  The defendant is placed on probation for 48month(s).
  Probation is to be supervised by Adult Probation andParole.
  Defendant to serve 300 day(s) jail.

  Defendant is to report to Adult Probation and Parole(AP&P) main office in Provo within 24 hours of release or the next business day, enter into an agreement, pay supervision fees, and comply strictly with the terms of probation.

  Defendant is to comply with standard conditions of supervision and the following additional conditions as related to the current offense, victim impact,statutory requirements or guidelines.
  Defendant is to develop and comply with a case action plan during supervision to address risk factors. CAP may be adjusted upon reassessment.

  Defendant is to obey all laws and have no further violations during probation period, outside of minor traffic violations.

  Defendant is to notify the court, counsel, and Adult Probation & Parole of a current address at all times, and report to the court and/or Adult Probation & Parole when requested or a warrant may issue during probation.

  Defendant to notify Adult Probation and Parole and counsel of a current email and phone number at all times.

  Defendant to comply with Interstate Compact requirements as applicable by law.
  Defendant is to complete a cognitive-behavioral course as directed by AP&P.

  Defendant is to cooperate with the Department of Workforce Services or a similar provider as directed by AP&P to obtain full-time lawful employment.

  Defendant is to obtain a psychosexual evaluation and abide by any and all recommendations for treatment.

  Defendant is to stay away from all online dating sites and have no dating progiles active during probation.

  Defendant is to provide AP&P with all online usernames and passwords upon request.

  Defendant is not to use, abuse or possess alcohol/recreational marijuana/THC or frequent places where alcohol/recreational marijuana/THC is being used or is the chief item of sale.

  Defendant is to sign HIPAA form(s) or any other release forms for information to be released to Adult Probation and Parole and/or treatment providers regarding any prescribed medications.

  Defendant is to abide by AP&P Sex Offender Group A conditions.

  08-03-2026 Fine Account created Total Due: 53.00
  08-03-2026 37 Filed order: SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
  Judge ROGER W GRIFFIN
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  CASE NUMBER: 251404645 State Felony11
  Signed August 03, 2026
  08-04-2026 38 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
  08-13-2026 Fee Account created Total Due: 0.12
  08-13-2026 Fine Payment Received: 53.00
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• 4. FBI investigation leads to Provo man being charged for discussing sexual abuse of children

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  PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — A Provo man is behind bars after allegedly having multiple conversations about sexually abusing children. Law enforcement discovered these conversations after arresting another individual for enticing minors.

  Jacob Owen Bunker, 25, is charged with one count of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, a first-degree felony, and four counts of enticement of a minor, a second-degree felony.

  On May 20, documents say, the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CETF) arrested an individual for enticement of a minor. As part of the investigation, the CETF seized and searched the suspect’s electronic devices. During that search, social media conversations with another user were discovered.
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  These conversations “involved discussions of engaging in sexual activity with children,” documents say. The CETF began investigating the other individual involved in these conversations, allegedly later identified as Bunker.

  In the exchange between the two, court documents say Bunker sent a message saying that he wants to sexually abuse young children. In response, the previously arrested suspect stated that he “needed a church calling [in] the primary.”

  Throughout the conversation, the two discussed sexually abusing young children, including Bunker sharing “experiences” about when he did it. At one point, Bunker allegedly shared a video that appeared to depict self-produced CSAM of a young child.

  According to court documents, a group chat involving Bunker was also located by the FBI CETF, in which he discussed watching CSAM and repeatedly expressed his desire to abuse pre-pubescent children.

  An FBI investigator began posing as a father with two young children and started a conversation with Bunker. In their communication, Bunker allegedly described his interest in meeting with the two children to abuse them, and plans were made. Ultimately, that meeting did not occur.
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  On Nov. 20, another FBI investigator was posing as a father with a child and came into contact with an account that belonged to Bunker. Court documents say that Bunker again expressed that he wanted to sexually abuse very young children and wanted to meet with the investigator’s fake child. He also reportedly offered to send CSAM to the investigator.

  The following day, law enforcement responded to Bunker’s residence and arrested him. During a police interview, he allegedly admitted that he used social media to arrange meetings to sexually abuse children, but would then delete the account. He claimed that he had never abused children in real life.

  Bunker was booked into the Utah County Jail, where he is being held without bail.

  Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

• 5. Utah man accused of collecting, distributing child sex abuse material

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  PROVO, Utah (KSL.com) — A Provo man was charged Tuesday with collecting and distributing child sex abuse material and engaging in disturbing online conversations with others about sexually abusing children.

  Jacob Owen Bunker, 25, is charged in 4th District Court with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, a first-degree felony, and three counts of enticement of a minor, a second-degree felony.

  The investigation began in May when the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking task force arrested a man for allegedly enticing a child. As investigators searched that man’s electronic devices, they found social media chats with another man, later identified as Bunker, according to charging documents.

  Some of the conversations found by investigators included Bunker stating that he wants to sexually abuse a preschool classroom and also wants a calling in his church overseeing young children. “I would molest every kid,” he stated, according to the charges.

  Bunker is also accused of sending the other man a video of “what appears to be a self-produced video of child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as child pornography,” the charges state. “In addition to these conversations, law enforcement also discovered that (Bunker) had established a group chat on a social media chatting application wherein he and others discussed their sexual interest in children,” and he “discussed how he has ‘watched a lot of toddler porn.'”

  During an undercover operation, FBI agents attempted to arrange a meeting with Bunker under the guise of molesting a young child, but the meeting never happened, the charges state.

  After he was arrested, Bunker “admitted to using social media to talk to others to make arrangements to sexually abuse children, though claimed he would then delete the account. (He) admitted to using social media to find, view, and distribute child sex abuse material” but “claimed to have never abused a child himself,” according to charging documents.

• 6. Jacob Owen Bunker

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  Offender # Name Location Housing Facility Release Date/Type Case Manager Case Manager Email
  275320 JACOB OWEN BUNKER PROBATION N/A N/A