Gordon Krengel (1951 – ) was a Mormon church member in Centerville, Utah; convicted of sexually abusing 3 girls, in 2020..
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Gordon Bruce Krengel was a Mormon church member in Centerville, Utah who was convicted in 2020 of sexual abuse related crimes.

Krengel is a registered sex offender living in Centerville, Utah.

The Declaration of Arrest states Krengel sexually abused 3 young girls in his care, a 14-year-old girl, 12-year-old girl and a 10-year-old girl.

According to the Declaration for Arrest, Krengel was caught sexually abusing victim #3, a 14-year-old girl, when her mother walked in the room during the abuse in March 2019.

 

Krengel pleaded not guilty to each of the charges, but was convicted on all charges.

– ATTEMPTED – SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony(amended to) – 3rd Degree Felony/ sentenced prison up to 5 years

– ATTEMPTED – SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony(amended to) – 3rd Degree Felony/ sentenced  prison up to 5 years

– SEXUAL BATTERY – Class A Misdemeanor / sentenced 364 days jail

All prison terms and jail terms were suspended.

Probation: 48 months

To serve 75 days in jail according to court notes under probation.

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  1. STATE OF UTAH vs. GORDON BRUCE KRENGEL/ CASE NUMBER 191701653 State Felony, Xchange Utah Court, August 23, 2019.
  2. Gordon Bruce Krengel, Utah Department of Public Safety, March 9, 2026.
  3. Gordon Bruce Krengel, Offender Radar, March 9, 2026.

  • 1. STATE OF UTAH vs. GORDON BRUCE KRENGEL/ CASE NUMBER 191701653 State Felony

    • 20190823
    • News article
    • Xchange Utah Court

    SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT - FARMINGTON DISTRICT COURT
    DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
    STATE OF UTAH vs. GORDON BRUCE KRENGEL
    CASE NUMBER 191701653 State Felony

    CHARGES

    Charge 1 - 76-5-404.1(2) - ATTEMPTED - SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony(amended to) - 3rd Degree Felony
    Offense Date: January 01, 2018
    Location: Davis County
    Plea: October 07, 2019 Not Guilty
    Disposition: December 16, 2019 Guilty

    Charge 2 - 76-5-404.1(2) - ATTEMPTED - SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony(amended to) - 3rd Degree Felony
    Offense Date: January 01, 2018
    Location: Davis County
    Plea: October 07, 2019 Not Guilty
    Disposition: December 16, 2019 Guilty

    Charge 3 - 76-9-702.1 - SEXUAL BATTERY - Class A Misdemeanor
    Offense Date: March 01, 2019
    Location: Davis County
    Plea: October 07, 2019 Not Guilty
    Disposition: December 16, 2019 Guilty

    SENTENCE PRISON
    Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD 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.
    Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD 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 SEXUAL BATTERY a Class A Misdemeanor, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 364 day(s) The total time suspended for this charge is 364 day(s).
    Credit is granted for time served.
    Credit is granted for 1 day(s) previously served.

    SENTENCE JAIL SERVICE NOTE
    Work Release is allowed with appropriate work documentation. Defendant will report to the Davis County Jail by 6 p.m. today.

    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 75 day(s) jail.
    CONDUCT: Commit no further violations of the law.
    ALCOHOL: Do not use or consume alcoholic beverages or frequent places where alcohol is the chief item for sale.
    DRUGS: Do not use or possess controlled substance or be in the presence of those who use, possess or distribute controlled substances.
    TESTING: Submit to body fluids testing for evidence of drug or alcohol use.

    Enroll in and successful complete sex offender treatment program including aftercare. Enroll with a clinical psychologist who is certified/qualified in treating sex offenders including aftercare. Defense counsel recommends Dr Burns

    SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM: Complete sex-offender conditions,Group A.
    Interaction with children under the age of 18 will require approval of supervising agent.
    F

  • 2. Gordon Bruce Krengel

    • 20260309
    • News article
    • Utah Department of Public Safety

    Name: Gordon Bruce KRENGEL Registration #: 7011409
    Aliases: Gordon B KRENGEL
    Status: Active

    Physical Description
    • Age: 74 (DOB: 10/14/1951) • Height: 6'00''
    • Sex: M • Weight: 250lbs
    • Race: White • Eyes: Blue
    • Hair: Blonde
    • Scars/Tattoos: Scar on Chest (Scar from Pacemaker surgery.)

    Address
    [REDACTED] Centerville, UT 84014
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    Other Known Addresses
    Offenses
    • Description: 76-5-404.1 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD-ATTEMPTED/3RD DEGREE (attempted)
    • Date Convicted: 01/29/2020
    • Conviction State: Utah
    • Release Date:
    • Details:
    • Counts: 2

  • 3. Gordon Bruce Krengel

    • 20260309
    • News article
    • Offender Radar

    Status : Active

    PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

    DOB : 10/14/1951
    Age : 73
    Sex : Male
    Height : 6'00''
    Weight : 250
    Race : White
    Hair Color : Blonde
    Eye Color : Blue
    Scars & Tattoos:
    Scar on Chest (Scar from Pacemaker surgery.)

    OFFENSES

    Offense : 76-5-404.1 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD-ATTEMPTED/3RD DEGREE (attempted)
    Date Convicted : 01/29/2020
    Conviction State : Utah
    Statute : 76-5-404.1
    Offense Count : 2

    REGISTRATION DETAILS

    Collected From : Utah State Registry

    ALIAS

    Gordon B KRENGEL

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