Convicted:
2026,
LDS positions: Missionary, - LDS mission:
United States - 2023-
Alleged:
1,
Alleged crime scenes:
Online,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, plead guilty,
Alleged church actions: sent home early from mission, Unknown church action,
updated Feb 25, 2026 - request update | add info
Cade Hilton Boyle was a Mormon in Lehi, Utah. Boyle was charged in November 2025 with 26 various accounts related to child sexual abuse.
According to the P.C. Affidavit Boyle admitted to being sent home early from his mission in Hawaii for inappropriate conversations with a 15 year old. According to his Facebook page it confirms he served an LDS mission in Hawaii.
Here is a quote from the P.C. Affidavit:
“During his interview Cade expressed that he had an issue with speaking to children. While he was serving an religious mission in Hawaii he had stared an inappropriate conversation with a 15 year old and his religious leaders had to send him home for his actions in Hawaii.”
October 25, 2025, a special victim detective with Lehi police became aware of information regarding Boyle chatting online with a 12-year-old girl. The girl’s parents submitted the information to the police, with suspected grooming. However, no charges could be brought against Boyle at that time.
October 29, 2025 detectives set up an online undercover chat as a 13-year-old girl that contacted? Boyle. Boyle initially stated he was 21 and too old for the undercover 13-year-old. The chat turned sexual and Boyle and the undercover 13-year-old decided to meet that night for a drive up American Fork Canyon and he stated he would bring yellow roses and condoms. Police went to Boyle’s home and arrested him.
Boyle was charged November 3, 2025 with 26 various counts against him. Those charges were originally in Provo and were transferred to American Fork, on November 4, 2025.
The P.C. Affidavit requested no bail for Boyle with the following statement:
“No bail consideration:
Cade has self-admitted to having a issue with attraction to young children. This case started because he was grooming a live child at the age of (12). If released with his constant need for attention for young females he will seek it out as he has done so multiple times. I request that Cade with his desire for children be held without bail until his trail. Should he be released I fear that he will continue on this path of self-pleasure at the expense of the children of Utah.”
February 4, 2026 was convicted:
-Fivecounts : ENTICING A MINOR – FIRST DEGREE FELONY
-Six counts : SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
SENTENCE:
-Five counts : ENTICING A MINOR – FIRST DEGREE FELONY/ 1-15 years for each count
-Six counts : SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony/ 1-15 for each count
ALL prison terms are to run concurrent.
Boyle is an inmate in the Utah Department of Corrections as of February 2026.
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- Lehi man sentenced to prison for enticing minors on social media, possessing CSAM,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. CADE HILTON BOYLE,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. CADE HILTON BOYLE,
- Lehi Police Department press release,
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1. Lehi man sentenced to prison for enticing minors on social media, possessing CSAM
LEHI, Utah (ABC4) — A Lehi man has been sentenced to prison for enticing minors on social media and possessing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM).
Cade Hilton Boyle, 22, pleaded guilty to five counts of enticing a minor and six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, all second-degree felonies. 15 additional felony charges were dismissed with prejudice.
On Feb. 3, Boyle was sentenced to eleven terms of 1 to 15 years in Utah State Prison for each of his second-degree felony charges. These sentences are to run concurrently, meaning they will be served at the same time.
The court also recommended that Boyle complete the sex offense treatment program before he is eventually released from prison.
PREVIOUSLY: Lehi man charged for enticing minors on social media, possessing CSAM
BackgroundBoyle was initially charged with seven counts of enticing a minor and 19 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, both second-degree felonies.
According to court documents, on Oct. 25, 2025, a detective with the Lehi Police Department began investigating a case where a 21-year-old man was chatting with a 12-year-old girl on Instagram. The 12-year-old’s parents turned the conversation over to the police and stated that they discovered the chats before Boyle and the child were able to meet.
There was not enough evidence to confirm a crime had occurred, but the detective was concerned about the behavior. Days later, he contacted Boyle with an account posing as a 13-year-old girl on Instagram.
The conversation between them progressed, and the two made plans to meet in person and go for a drive up American Fork Canyon, documents say. Boyle promised to bring yellow roses and condoms for the child. An hour before the planned meeting time, police say that he stopped responding to the undercover account.
How to make ABC4 your preferred news source on GooglePolice responded to Boyle’s residence to arrest him for enticing a minor. When they arrived, he allegedly said he knew that officers were there because he was talking with a 13-year-old online, and that he knew it was wrong.
During that interview, Boyle admitted that he had “an issue with speaking to children,” police say. He allegedly disclosed to police that while serving a religious mission in Hawaii, he started an “inappropriate conversation with a 15-year-old” and was sent home by religious leaders.
Boyle further stated that he had purchased the yellow roses for the 13-year-old, but “felt” that he shouldn’t meet with the child, and was going to bring them to his mother instead. Documents say he also admitted to visiting the dark web to view CSAM.
Search warrants were ordered for Boyle’s vehicle and phone. Inside his vehicle, police located the bouquet of yellow roses. On Boyle’s cell phone, 19 files of CSAM depicting young children were located, according to police.
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2. STATE OF UTAH vs. CADE HILTON BOYLE
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - PROVO DISTRICT COURT
UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. CADE HILTON BOYLE
CASE NUMBER 251404288 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 2 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 3 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 4 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 5 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 6 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 7 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 8 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 9 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 10 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 11 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 12 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 13 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 14 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 15 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 16 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 17 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 18 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 19 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 20 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 21 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 22 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 23 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 24 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 25 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 TransferredCharge 26 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: November 04, 2025 Transferred11-03-2025 Filed: Probable Cause Affidavit
11-03-2025 Filed: Order to Hold Without Bail
11-03-2025 Filed: Public Safety Assessment (PC: 511586)
11-04-2025 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-04-2025 Note: Cancelled: WEBEX WAIVER HEARING scheduled on 11/18/2025Reason: Correct calendar
11-04-2025 Note: Case transferred to FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - PROVO DISTRICT COURT, 251100454
11-04-2025 Filed order: Order of Transfer
Judge KRAIG POWELL
Signed November 04, 2025
11-04-2025 Ruling Entry - Order of Transfer
Judge: KRAIG POWELLBy order of the Presiding Judge of the Fourth District Court, effective immediately, the above-listed Provo case is transferred to the American Fork Department of the Fourth District Court.
All future pleadings shall be filed with the Clerk of Court at the Provo location and should clearly be identified by case 251100454.
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3. STATE OF UTAH vs. CADE HILTON BOYLE
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - PROVO DISTRICT COURT
UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. CADE HILTON BOYLE
CASE NUMBER 251100454 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 2 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 3 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 4 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 5 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 6 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 7 - 76-5-417(2)+(3AI) - ENTICING A MINOR - FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
02-25-2026 11:16 AM Page 1 of 9Charge 8 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 9 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 10 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 11 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 12 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 13 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 14 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 15 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Plea: December 16, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: December 16, 2025 GuiltyCharge 16 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 17 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
02-25-2026 11:16 AM Page 2 of
CASE NUMBER: 251100454 State Felony9
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 18 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 19 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 20 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 21 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 22 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 23 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 24 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 25 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ PrejudiCharge 26 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 29, 2025
Location: Lehi 84043
Disposition: December 16, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi12-16-2025 Filed: Order (Proposed) Statement of Defendant in Support of Guilty Plea and Certificate of Counsel
12-16-2025 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-16-2025 Charge 1 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 2 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 3 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 4 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 5 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 6 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
12-16-2025 Charge 7 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
12-16-2025 Charge 8 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
12-16-2025 Charge 9 Disposition is Dismissed w/ Pr
12-16-2025 Charge 10 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 11 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 12 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 13 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 14 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 15 Disposition is Guilty
12-16-2025 Charge 16 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 17 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 18 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 19 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 20 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 21 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 22 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 23 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 24 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 25 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
12-16-2025 Charge 26 Disposition is Dismissed w/ PHEARING
. This matter comes before the court for sentencing based on the Pre-Sentence Investigation Report submitted by Adult Probation and Parole January 28, 2026.. This matter is being held in person and recorded via FTR.. The parties address the sentencing recommendation.. The defendant addresses the Court.. The defendant's father, Zane Boyle, addresses the Court.. Sentence is imposed.. No fine is imposed.SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICING A MINOR -FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY a 2nd Degree Felony,the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICING A MINOR -FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY a 2nd Degree Felony,the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICING A MINOR -FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY a 2nd Degree Felony,the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICING A MINOR -FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY a 2nd Degree Felony,the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICING A MINOR -FIRST DEGREE FELONY SEXUAL ACTIVITY a 2nd Degree Felony,the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
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CASE NUMBER: 251100454 State Felony9Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
To the UTAH County Sheriff: The defendant is remanded to your custody for transportation to the Utah State Prison where the defendant will be confined.
SENTENCE PRISON CONCURRENT/CONSECUTIVE NOTE
The prison terms are to run concurrent.SENTENCE RECOMMENDATION NOTE
The Court recommends participation in SOTP and release only after SOTP treatment is complete.
02-04-2026 Filed order: SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT PRISON -
4. Lehi Police Department press release
On 10/30/25 a 21-year-old male was arrested after he started an inappropriate online conversation with a child in Lehi. Thankfully the child’s parents caught on to the conversation and turned it over to SVU/ICAC Investigators before the situation progressed to an actual meeting between the suspect and the child.
An SVU/ICAC Investigator began an online conversation with the suspect, indicating that she was a 13-year-old child. The suspect and the Investigator messaged back and forth until the suspect turned the conversation sexual. At that point the suspect stated that he wanted to meet the 13-year-old child (boy, did he have a surprise awaiting him) at a school in Lehi. The plan was to pick the child up, take her to a secluded location and do the sexual activities that he had described in their online conversations.
SVU/ICAC Investigators intercepted the suspect while he was enroute to the school to meet with what he believed to be the 13-year-old. He was booked into the Utah County Jail on crimes related to the investigation.
While we have posted about numerous individuals travelling to Lehi to meet and engage in these activities, this case is one that we can credit the parents of the child with doing what it takes to protect their child from a predator that didn't have to travel too far for the meeting.
The Lehi City Police Department as a whole and the SVU/ICAC Team remain committed to the safety of all its residents, but we are especially proud to help, along with parents and other family members, protect the most valuable and vulnerable of our community.
Please have the hard conversations with your children about the dangers of online chatting and please make sure they know that it is never wise to meet these online individuals in person or alone. It doesn't matter what site, if it has a chatting feature, rest assured, there are predators lurking and seeking to do harm.
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