Harold Fast (1938 – ) was a Mormon church member; convicted of attempted to commit child molestation in Mesa, Arizona, in 2014; served 7 years in prison; is a registered sex offender living in Mesa, Arizona.

Harold Phil Fast was a Mormon church member in Mesa, Arizona.

Fast was convicted of attempted molestation of a child, in Mesa Arizona in December 2014.

Convicted of:

-attempted to commit child molestation

Fast served time in prison beginning 12-10-2014, and was in prison for 7 years, according to an Inside Prison listing about Fast.

According to someone who is familiar with Fast, he was a Young Men’s President in approximately 1994, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Fast Is a registered sex offender living in Mesa, Arizona as of May 2026.

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Sources

  1. Harold Phillip Fast, Mesa Police Department, May 19, 2026.
  2. Harold Fast Inactive Inmate, Arizona Department of Corrections, November 3, 2022.
  3. Case Number:S-0700-CR-2014116454 St of AZ Vs. Harold Fast , Arizona Judicial Branch, April 11, 2014.
  4. Harold Fast, Inside Prison, December 10, 2014.
  5. Engagements are revealed, Arizona Republic, May 18, 1958.

  • 1. Harold Phillip Fast

    • 20260519
    • News article
    • Mesa Police Department

    Name: Harold Fast
    Aliases: H PHILLIP FAST
    HAROLD PHILLIP FAST
    PHILLIP FAST
    PHILLIP HAROLD FAST
    Level: Level 1
    Status: Active

    Physical Description
    • Age: 87 • Height: 6'04''
    • Sex: M • Weight: 185lbs
    • Race: White • Eyes: Blue
    • Hair: Gray
    • Scars/Tattoos: Tattoo on L_arm (heart)

    Address
    [REDACTED]
    #539
    MESA, AZ 85212
    View Map
    Other Known Addresses
    Offenses
    • Description: 13-1410 - Molestation of child (attempted)
    • Conviction State: Arizona

  • 2. Harold Fast Inactive Inmate

    • 20221103
    • News article
    • Arizona Department of Corrections

    Last Name First Name Middle Initial
    FAST HAROLD .
    Gender Height (inches) Weight Hair Color
    Male 6 f 4 195 Gray
    Eye Color Ethnic Origin Custody Class Admission
    Blue Caucasian Medium/Lowest 12/10/14
    Projected Eligible Release Date
    Prison Release Date Release Type
    11/03/2022 Absolute Discharge
    Most Recent Location As of Date
    Complex Unit Last Movement Status
    11/03/2022 Inactive

  • 3. Case Number:S-0700-CR-2014116454 St of AZ Vs. Harold Fast

    • 20140411
    • News article
    • Arizona Judicial Branch

    Case Number: S-0700-CR-2014116454 view case minutes
    Title: St of AZ Vs. Harold Fast Category: CRIMINAL
    Court: Maricopa County Superior Filing Date: 4/11/2014
    Judge: Disposition Date:
    Clerk Of The Court Unknown - ?3
    Harold Phillip Fast DEFENDANT - D2 Date of Birth: 06/1938
    Citation Count Description Disp. Date Disposition
    1 *** 11/3/2014 Pled to Other Charges
    2 *** 11/3/2014 Pled to Other Charges
    3 *** 11/3/2014 Pled to Other Charges
    State Of Arizona PLAINTIFF - P1
    Case Activity
    Date Description Party
    1/27/2026 PMP - Petition to Modify Condition of Probation/Order D2
    8/21/2025 RSD - Request to Establish Start Date of Restitution, Probat D2
    12/23/2024 NRD - Notice Of Release Of Deposit D2
    12/23/2024 DHR - Dispo: Reinstate probation D2
    12/19/2024 NRR - Notice Of Rights D2
    12/19/2024 ORE - Order To Release/Exonerate Bond D2
    12/19/2024 PVR - Probation Violation Report D2
    12/19/2024 TCP - Terms & Conditions Of Probation/Money Ordered D2
    12/19/2024 TOP - Terms and Conditions Of Probation D2
    12/19/2024 Disposition Hearing D2
    12/19/2024 Non-Witness Violation Hearing D2
    12/19/2024 Non-Witness Violation Hearing P1
    11/14/2024 112 - ME: Revocation Arraignment D2
    11/6/2024 NDC - Notice Of Deposit With Court D2
    11/6/2024 Disposition Hearing D2
    11/6/2024 Probation Revocation Arraignment Hearing D2
    11/4/2024 WRS-Warrant Served D2
    10/30/2024 IAD - Initial Appearance Document D2
    10/30/2024 Initial Appearance D2
    10/30/2024 ROC Release Order/Order Regarding Counsel D2
    10/30/2024 RQU - Release Questionnaire D2
    10/28/2024 Disposition Hearing D2
    10/28/2024 PV APD Hearing D2
    10/25/2024 PVI - Probation Violation Warrant Issued D2
    10/24/2024 Adult Probation D2
    10/24/2024 PRP - Petition To Revoke Probation/Order w/warrant D2
    12/30/2022 RSD - Request to Establish Start Date of Restitution, Probat D2
    2/2/2016 DRE - Disposition Report D2
    12/18/2014 Trial D2
    12/18/2014 Trial P1
    12/11/2014 Pre-Trial Conference P1
    12/11/2014 Pre-Trial Conference D2
    12/10/2014 189 - ME: Sentence - Imprisonment And Probation D2
    12/8/2014 NRR - Notice Of Rights D2
    12/8/2014 OCP-Order of Confinement/Sentence of Imprisonment to ADOC D2
    12/8/2014 PSR - Presentence Report D2
    12/8/2014 Sentencing D2
    12/8/2014 TCP - Terms & Conditions Of Probation/Money Ordered D2
    12/8/2014 TOP - Terms and Conditions Of Probation D2
    12/8/2014 Sentencing P1
    11/17/2014 SDO - Order to Seal Documents D2
    11/13/2014 Motion D2
    11/13/2014 Motion P1
    11/7/2014 085 - ME: Conference D2
    11/7/2014 105 - ME: Plea Agreement/Change Of Plea D2
    11/3/2014 Complex / Capital Case D2
    11/3/2014 PAG - Plea Agreement D2
    11/3/2014 Complex / Capital Case P1
    10/31/2014 Settlement Conference P1
    10/31/2014 Settlement Conference D2
    10/28/2014 MEM - Memorandum D2
    10/8/2014 027 - ME: Pretrial Conference D2
    10/3/2014 Complex / Capital Case D2
    10/3/2014 Complex / Capital Case P1
    9/24/2014 MOT - Motion P1
    9/24/2014 Motion P1
    9/24/2014 MOT - Motion D2
    9/24/2014 Motion D2
    9/11/2014 070 - ME: Settlement Conference Set D2
    8/13/2014 027 - ME: Pretrial Conference D2
    8/12/2014 Complex / Capital Case D2
    8/12/2014 Complex / Capital Case P1
    8/6/2014 NOT - Notice P1
    8/6/2014 NOT - Notice D2
    6/18/2014 590 - ME: Complex Case Order D2
    6/12/2014 194 : Me: Initial Pretrial Conference D2
    6/5/2014 Initial Pretrial Conference D2
    6/5/2014 Initial Pretrial Conference P1
    6/4/2014 RTR - Return Receipt For Official Court Files/Transcripts/Ex P1
    6/4/2014 RTR - Return Receipt For Official Court Files/Transcripts/Ex D2
    6/3/2014 NOT - Notice D2
    5/23/2014 Complex Case D2
    5/23/2014 Motion D2
    5/23/2014 MTR - Motion for Temporary Removal Of Court File/Transcripts D2
    5/23/2014 OFT - Order for Temporary Removal of Court File/Transcripts/ D2
    5/23/2014 RRF - Release Receipt For Official Court Files/Transcripts/E D2
    5/23/2014 Complex Case P1
    5/23/2014 Motion P1
    5/23/2014 MTR - Motion for Temporary Removal Of Court File/Transcripts P1
    5/23/2014 OFT - Order for Temporary Removal of Court File/Transcripts/ P1
    5/23/2014 RRF - Release Receipt For Official Court Files/Transcripts/E P1
    5/22/2014 MOT - Motion D2
    5/20/2014 SDO - Order to Seal Documents D2
    5/16/2014 AOM - Allegation of Multiple Offenses Not Committed on the S D2
    5/16/2014 DAR - Notice of Disclosure and Request for Disclosure D2
    5/16/2014 AOM - Allegation of Multiple Offenses Not Committed on the S P1
    5/16/2014 DAR - Notice of Disclosure and Request for Disclosure P1
    5/7/2014 SDO - Order to Seal Documents D2
    5/5/2014 GJT Grand Jury Transcript D2
    4/30/2014 Motion D2
    4/30/2014 Motion P1
    4/28/2014 152 - ME: Not Guilty Plea Arraign D2
    4/23/2014 Original Arraignment Hearing D2
    4/23/2014 Original Arraignment Hearing P1
    4/21/2014 002 - ME: Hearing Vacated D2
    4/21/2014 CR Admin GJ Review D2
    4/18/2014 Preliminary Hearing D2
    4/16/2014 606 - ME: GJ Not/Supervening Indictment D2
    4/16/2014 IND - Indictment D2
    4/16/2014 NOT - Notice D2
    4/16/2014 NSI - Notice of Supervening Indictment D2
    4/16/2014 Status Conference D2
    4/16/2014 IND - Indictment P1
    4/16/2014 NOT - Notice P1
    4/16/2014 NSI - Notice of Supervening Indictment P1
    4/14/2014 NAR - Notice Of Appearance P1
    4/14/2014 NAR - Notice Of Appearance D2
    4/11/2014 DCO - Direct Complaint D2
    4/11/2014 IAD - Initial Appearance Document D2
    4/11/2014 NOT - Notice D2
    4/11/2014 ROC Release Order/Order Regarding Counsel D2
    4/11/2014 DCO - Direct Complaint P1
    4/9/2014 Initial Appearance D2

  • 4. Harold Fast

    • 20141210
    • News article
    • Inside Prison

    Name Harold Fast
    Race CAUCASIAN
    Sentencing County Maricopa
    Correctional Facility or Supervision Authority Private Facility - Cacf-asp-cacf
    Arizona
    Offense(s) Attempt To Commit Molestation Of Child
    Admission Date: 12/10/2014
    Sentence Length: 7 years (2885) days
    Department of Corrections Inmate / Offender Record https://inmatedatasearch.azcorrections.gov/PrintInmate.aspx?ID=296812

  • 5. Engagements are revealed

    • 19580518
    • News article
    • Arizona Republic

    Arizona Temple will be the Aug. 4 setting for the marriage of [REDACTED] and Harold Phillip Fast, formerly of Scottsdale and now with the airforce in Denver, Colo.

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