Crime: 2010s,
Crime city:
Farmington,
Crime county:
Davis,
Crime state:
Utah,
Crime country:
United Statese,
Convicted:
2019,
LDS positions: Bishopric counselor, - LDS mission:
Uruguay - Uruguay
Alleged:
1,
Alleged crime scenes:
Perpetrator's home, Victim's home,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, convicted pleaded guilty, guilty,
Alleged church actions: approved for repabtism, Excommunicated,
updated Feb 24, 2026 - request update | add info
Robert David Adams was a Mormon church member and 2nd counselor in his ward bishopric.
In 2018 an 11-year-old victim reported to her mother and ecclesiastical leader that she had been sexually abused by Adam’s on three separate occasions, according to court documents.
Adams was charged with three counts:
-attempted aggravated sexual abuse of a child, 1st degree/pleaded guilty
-attempted aggravated sexual abuse of a child, 1st degree/pleaded guilty
-attempted aggravated sexual abuse of a child, 1st degree/dismissed w/prejudice
On January 30, 2019, Adams entered a guilty plea on two counts and was convicted. He was sentenced to 365 days in Davis County jail and 48 months probation.
As of February 2026 Adams is a registered sex offender living in Syracuse, UT.
According to someone familiar with Adams he was excommunicated from the Mormon church shortly after his conviction. They also report, that as of February 2026, he has recently been approved for rebaptism in the Mormon church.
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1. Robert David Adams
Name: Robert David ADAMS Registration #: 6630279
Aliases: Robert D ADAMS
Status: ActivePhysical Description
• Age: 54 (DOB: 11/04/1971) • Height: 5'07''
• Sex: M • Weight: 182lbs
• Race: White • Eyes: Blue
• Hair: Brown
• Scars/Tattoos:Address
1872 S 2210 W Syracuse, UT 84075
(Address not mappable at this time)
Other Known Addresses
Offenses
• Description: 76-5-404.1 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD-ATTEMPTED/1ST DEGREE FELONY (attempted)
• Date Convicted: 05/16/2019
• Conviction State: Utah
• Release Date:
• Details:
• Counts: 2 -
2. STATE OF UTAH vs. ROBERT DAVID ADAMS
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT - FARMINGTON DISTRICT COURT
DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. ROBERT DAVID ADAMS
CASE NUMBER 181702057 State Felony
CHARGESCharge 1 - 76-5-404.1(4) - ATTEMPTED - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1stDegree Felony (amended to) - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: April 01, 2018
Location: Davis County
Plea: January 30, 2019 Guilty
Disposition: January 30, 2019 GuiltyCharge 2 - 76-5-404.1(4) - ATTEMPTED - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1stDegree Felony (amended to) - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: April 01, 2018
Location: Davis County
Plea: January 30, 2019 Guilty
Disposition: January 30, 2019 GuiltyCharge 3 - 76-5-404.1(4) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: April 01, 2018
Location: Davis County
Plea: November 14, 2018 Not Guilty
Disposition: January 30, 2019 Dismissed w/ Prejudichange of Plea Note
The State amends counts 1 and 2 to Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Defendant enters a plea to both amended charges. The State dismisses count 3. Defendant is authorized to travel out of State for work Feb 11-Feb 15th.
The defendant is advised that this offense may be used as an enhancement to the penalties for a subsequent offense.SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than three years and which may be life in the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than three years and which may be life in the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.SENTENCE JAIL
Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 365 day(s) in the Davis County Jail.
Commitment is to begin immediately.SENTENCE JAIL SERVICE NOTE
Concurrent for each charge. No good time. No work release.ORDER OF PROBATION
The defendant is placed on probation for 48 month(s).
Probation is to be supervised by Adult Probation and Parole.
Defendant to serve 365 day(s) jail.
Defendant is to report to the Davis County Jail.
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CASE NUMBER: 181702057 State Felony9CONDUCT: Commit no further violations of the law.
PROGRAM/TREATMENT: Enter, participate in and complete any program, counseling or treatment as directed by probation.
EMPLOYMENT: Obtain and maintain lawful, verifiable, full time employment.
EDUCATION/VOCATION: Participate in and complete any educational or vocational training as directed by probation.
AP&P CONDITIONS: Complete any other terms or conditions or probation as required by AP&P and sign a probation agreement.DNA TESTING: Submit to DNA testing and pay statutory fee.
NO CONTACT/CHILDREN: Have no verbal, written or direct contact with the victim(s) or any other children under the age of 18 except under conditions approved by probation agency or the court and including involvement with therapists.
SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM: Complete sex-offender conditions,Group A.
Sex offender specific treatment.
No access to internet unless work related at the discretion of AP&P.12-02-2021 Filed: Prob Progress/Violation Rep (granted, probation terminated successful)
Judge DAVID HAMILTON
Signed December 02, 2021 -
3. Robert David Adams
Status : Active
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
DOB : 11/04/1971
Age : 53
Sex : Male
Height : 5'07''
Weight : 182
Race : White
Hair Color : Brown
Eye Color : BlueOFFENSES
Offense : 76-5-404.1 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD-ATTEMPTED/1ST DEGREE FELONY (attempted)
Date Convicted : 05/16/2019
Conviction State : Utah
Statute : 76-5-404.1
Offense Count : 2REGISTRATION DETAILS
Collected From : Utah State Registry
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Robert D ADAMS
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