LDS positions: Bishop, Stake president,
During alleged crime: Bishop, - LDS mission:
unknown
Alleged:
2 victims,
Alleged crime scenes:
Victim's home,
Criminal case(s): Ongoing,
Alleged church actions: Released from church position,
updated May 18, 2026 - request update | add info
Bryan Randall Brown was a Mormon in Kempner, Texas and active bishop of his ward. It appears as it is likely he was bishop over one of the Copperas Cove wards. It is unclear whether it was the Copperas Cove 1st or 2nd ward. Brown was also the stake president of the Corpus Christi, Texas stake from 2009-2015.
According to the P.C. Affidavit sometime between 2020 and 2023 Brown was in Utah and allegedly sexually abused a victim between the ages 7 to 10.
Brown was arrested in Texas in January 2026 for alleged child sexual abuse.
February 10, 2026 Brown was released as bishop.
February 11, 2026 Brown was indicted on sexual abuse related charges and was arraigned on February 27.
March 20, 2026 Brown had his pre-trial hearing in Texas for the child sexual abuse allegations that happened in January. Right away he bailed out of jail.
April 9th, 2026 upon his return to Utah for a baby blessing, he was arrested at the airport, for the alleged child sexual abuse incident in Utah.
May 22, 2026 pre-trial in Texas.
June 1, 2026 due back in court in Utah.
Floodlit discovered inaccurate information in an ABC4 article which stated that on March 9, 2026 Brown allegedly “raped and sexually abused [REDACTED] in South Jordan, Utah.” However, the P.C. Affidavit states that Brown allegedly sexually abused the victim 3-6 years earlier. The possible confusion is because the offense date is marked as March 9, 2026 in the P.C. Affidavit. But the text of the affidavit makes it clear that the alleged abuse in Utah occurred between approximately 2020 and 2023.
Floodlit also wishes to clarify an item regarding Brown’s religious affiliation. ABC4 mentioned that Brown was a “religious bishop,” but failed to specify the religion. The P.C. Affidavit also does not specify the religion. However, Floodlit conducted independent research and confirmed that Brown was a former LDS stake president and a current LDS bishop at the time of his arrest in January.
According to the Utah P.C. Affidavit, the lead investigator said “Bryan has utilized his position of trust […] through his religious standing as a Bishop” and “Bryan has a pattern of repeat offenses and targets victims closest to him.”
The investigator added, “Bryan is an immediate flight risk as he is not a resident of Utah. He currently resides in Kempner, TX and currently has pending charges for similar circumstances in Lampsas, TX. Bryan has a substantial leadership role within his religious community. Based upon the severity of the allegations involving vulnerable juvenile victims Bryan posses a risk to them and the community. […] Bryan is currently aware of his parole status with Texas and still traveled to Utah.”
January 2026, charges in Texas:
-one count: INDECENCY W/CHILD SEXUAL CONTACT
due back in court May 22, 2026
April 2026, charges in Utah:
-two counts of: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st degree felony
due back in court June 1, 2026
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Sources
- Bryan Randall Brown,
- Religious bishop arrested for alleged rape and abuse of minor relative ,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. BRYAN RANDALL BROWN CASE NUMBER 261904746 State Felony,
- Lampasas County 27th District Court FEBRUARY 27, 2026 JUDGE GARRETT 1 | P a g e Lampasas 27th District Court Print Date 2/18/2026 LAMPASAS 27th DISTRICT COURT,
- Lampasas County 27th District Court MAY 22, 2026 JUDGE GARRETT 1 | P a g e Lampasas 27th District Court Print Date 5/11/2026 LAMPASAS 27th DISTRICT COURT,
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1. Bryan Randall Brown
Bryan Randall Brown was booked in Salt Lake County, Utah on April 9, 2026.
View the mugshot, arrest record, charges, and booking details for this case below, including recent arrest information.This record was last updated on April 10, 2026.
Arrest records are public information provided by local law enforcement agencies and made available for public access.View more recent bookings and mugshots in Salt Lake County, Utah .
Booking photo from Salt Lake County, Utah
Name: Bryan Randall Brown
Booking ID: 26016479
Booking Date: April 9, 2026 -
2. Religious bishop arrested for alleged rape and abuse of minor relative
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — A religious bishop from Texas has been arrested for allegedly raping and sexually abusing his minor relative in Utah.
The 53-year-old man, who ABC4 is not identifying in order to protect the victim, has been arrested on one count of object rape of a child (first-degree felony), and one count of sexual abuse of a child (second-degree felony).
According to court documents, he is from Texas, where he is a religious bishop.
It is alleged that on March 9, the man raped and sexually abused his minor relative while at a family member’s home in South Jordan, Utah. The victim reported that the two were lying side-by-side on a bunk bed when he began sexually assaulting her. She stated that she felt scared and wanted to tell him no. The man was eventually called by someone else in the home and left the room.
Following the assault, the victim recalled feeling uncomfortable around the man. She also told law enforcement that she experienced mental health difficulties.
How to make ABC4 your preferred news source on GoogleOn April 9, the man traveled back to Utah to attend a grandchild’s blessing. He was taken into custody without incident at the Salt Lake City Airport.
Court documents state that a few weeks prior to his arrest in Utah, he was arrested in Texas for a similar crime. ABC4 does not have further details on the arrest.
At this time, the suspect is being held without bail in the Salt Lake County Jail.
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3. STATE OF UTAH vs. BRYAN RANDALL BROWN CASE NUMBER 261904746 State Felony
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SALT LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. BRYAN RANDALL BROWN
CASE NUMBER 261904746 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-404.1(4) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 01, 2021
Location: Salt Lake County
Mandatory AppearanceCharge 2 - 76-5-404.1(4) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 01, 2021
Location: Salt Lake County
Mandatory AppearanceSCHEDULING CONFERENCE 2/ADC is scheduled.
Date: 06/01/2026
Time: 08:30 a.m.
Location: FOURTH FLOOR-W49
Before Judge: VERNICE TREASE
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-186004-21-2026 Minute Entry - INITIAL APPEARANCE
Commissioner: OLSEN, TODD
PRESENT
Clerk: charitm
Prosecutor: ROSS III, CLIFFORD
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Salt Lake County JailA NO CONTACT protective order was signed and served on the defendant today in open court.
04-21-2026 Filed protective order: Protective Order PRETRIAL PO NO CONTACT ORDER
5-04-2026 Minute Entry - SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
Judge: VERNICE TREASE
PRESENT
Clerk: melisaal
Prosecutor: HUCKABY, CLAYTON
Defendant Present
05-18-2026 07:07 PM Page 4 of
CASE NUMBER: 261904746 State Felony5
The defendant is in the custody of the Salt Lake County Jail -
4. Lampasas County 27th District Court FEBRUARY 27, 2026 JUDGE GARRETT 1 | P a g e Lampasas 27th District Court Print Date 2/18/2026 LAMPASAS 27th DISTRICT COURT
Case Number:
Associated:
Indictment Date:
Court Date:
Setting:
Setting Time:
Bond:
DA:
26DC 11337
02/11/2026
02/27/2026
1. ARRAIGNMENT
9:00 A.M.
0.00
JESSICA GUY
Defendant
BROWN, BRYAN RANDALL
[REDACTED]
KEMPNER TX 76539
Attorney:
BRIAN GULLICKSON
602 WEST 11TH STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Bondsman:
A-ACTION BONDS
503 S LIVE OAK ST
LAMPASAS, TX 76550
Offense:
INDECENCY W/CHILD SEXUAL CONTACT -
5. Lampasas County 27th District Court MAY 22, 2026 JUDGE GARRETT 1 | P a g e Lampasas 27th District Court Print Date 5/11/2026 LAMPASAS 27th DISTRICT COURT
Case Number:
Associated:
Indictment Date:
Court Date:
Setting:
Setting Time:
Bond:
DA:
26DC 11337
02/11/2026
05/22/2026
2. PRE TRIAL
9:00 A.M.
0.00
JESSICA GUY
Defendant
BROWN, BRYAN RANDALL
[REDACTED]
KEMPNER TX 76539
Attorney:
BRIAN GULLICKSON
602 WEST 11TH STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Bondsman:
A-ACTION BONDS
503 S LIVE OAK ST
, TX 76550
Offense:
INDECENCY W/CHILD SEXUAL CONTACT
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