Alleged crime: 2020s,
Alleged crime city:
Fruit Height,
Alleged crime county:
Farmington,
Alleged crime state:
Utah,
- LDS mission:
unknown
Alleged:
1,
Alleged crime scenes:
Online,
Criminal case(s): Pleaded guilty,
Alleged church actions: Unknown church action, - AKA Jeff James Welling, Jeffery James Welling
updated Feb 28, 2026 - request update | add info
Jeffrey James Welling was a Mormon in Fruit Heights, Utah. Is a registered sex offender that lives in West Bountiful, Utah, as of February 2026.
March 29, 2022: Sentenced to prison:up to 5 years in prison/suspended. 48 months probation. 145 days jail/credit of 145 days
December 12, 2022: Court documents state:
“The defendant admits the following numbered allegations as stated in the Affidavit and Order to Show Cause:Allegations
The defendant’s probation is revoked. reinstated 48 months probation”
It appears as his probation period began again in December 2022 as a result of his admission, meaning he lost the previous 9 months of probation he had already completed from March 2022-December 2022.
P.C. Affidavit:
“On 12/30/2021, the FBI identified an individual, JEFFERY WELLING (“Welling”), who had contacted a 13-year-old
boy on a known social media account and made arrangements to meet this 13-year-old boy for sex. Welling had
made arrangements to meet or pick this boy up at a prearranged location in Fruit Heights, Utah. When Welling
showed up to this location on 12/30/2021, the FBI Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking Task Force arrested
Welling without incident. Welling was then interviewed where he admitted to communicating with a 13-year-old
boy about sex and talked about bringing sex toys and condoms. Welling stated that he has in the past thought
about having sex or relationships with younger boys but has never acted on these thoughts.
Found with Welling was his cell phone which contained the communications with the 13 year old boy and a
single condom was found in his pocket.”
According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Welling volunteers at the LDS Pasta Mill, in Kaysville, Utah.
Floodlit is seeking more information in regards to Welling’s LDS membership history.
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Sources
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1. Jeffrey James Welling
Name: Jeffrey James WELLING Registration #: 10702837
Status: ActivePhysical Description
• Age: 74 (DOB: 04/08/1951) • Height: 6'00''
• Sex: M • Weight: 250lbs
• Race: White • Eyes: Hazel
• Hair: Brown
• Scars/Tattoos:Address
925 Pinetree Circle West Bountiful, UT 84087
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Other Known Addresses
Offenses
• Description: 76-4-401 - ENTICING A MINOR/3RD DEGREE FELONY
• Date Convicted: 12/13/2022
• Conviction State: Utah
• Release Date:
• Details: J&C states: ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT (amended) - 3rd degree Felony
• Counts: 1 -
2. STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY JAMES WELLING
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT - FARMINGTON DISTRICT COURT
DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY JAMES WELLING
CASE NUMBER 221700004 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-4-401(4)(A)(I) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 2nd Degree Felony (amended to) - 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: December 10, 2021
Location: Fruit Heights, Utah
Plea: March 28, 2022 Guilty
Disposition: March 28, 2022 GuiltySENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT a 3rd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.SENTENCE JAIL
Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT a 3rd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 145 day(s)
Credit is granted for time served.
Credit is granted for 145 day(s) previously served.SENTENCE FINE SUSPENDED NOTE
No restitution is requested.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 145 day(s) jail.
CAP: Develop, and comply with a case action plan with AP&P.
CONDUCT: Commit no further violations of the law.SEARCH CONSENT: Submit to search of person, premises or vehicle and seizure of any evidence without a search warrant at the request of police or probation officer, if they have reasonable cause.
COMPLETE: Complete sex offender treatment.
PROGRAM/TREATMENT: Enter, participate in and complete any program, counseling or treatment as directed by probation.
DNA TESTING: Submit to DNA testing and pay statutory fee.
SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM: Complete sex-offender conditions,Group A.
RIM Abide by the Response and Incentive Matrix if available where residing.
AP&P CONDITIONS: Complete any other terms or conditions or probation as required by AP&P and sign a probation agreement.
REPORT: Report to AP&P within 24 hours from today or release from jail.
OTHER: Complete community service to reduce idle time, as directed by AP&P.SENTENCE, JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT
The defendant admits the following numbered allegations as stated in the Affidavit and Order to Show Cause:Allegations
The defendant's probation is revoked.
The defendant's probation is reinstated for 48 months beginning 12/12/2022.
ZERO TOLERANCE: Zero tolerance for similar violations, or contact with minors.
OTHER: No access to the internet without approval from AP&P, if internet access, deft to pay for active monitoring service as approved by AP&P, and AP&P to track internet use.POST SENTENCE JAIL
Defendant is to serve 45 Days
Defendant is granted credit for time served.
Defendant is granted credit for 32 Days time served.
Commitment is to begin immediately.POST SENTENCE JAIL NOTE
No good time credit allowed.12-12-2022 Minute Entry - JAIL COMMITMENT
Judge: MICHAEL EDWARDS
PRESENT
Clerk: lino
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Davis County Jail
Audio
HEARING
02-27-2026 08:28 PM Page 10 of
CASE NUMBER: 221700004 State Felony11
TO: DAVIS COUNTY JAIL
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above-named defendant spend45 DAYS in the Davis County Jail, said term to begin forth with. The defendant is to receive 32 days credit for time served. No good time credit allowed..02-21-2025 Filed: Prob Progress/Violation Rep/Probation Terminated as Successful, any unpaid financial obligations to be sent to OSDC
Judge MICHAEL EDWARDS
Signed February 21, 2025
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