Jacob Morris (1996 – ) was a Mormon church member in Sugar City, Idaho; arrested in January 2026 and charged with 10 counts of felony possession of child sexually exploitative material (CSAM); scheduled to stand trial September 23–25, 2026, in Madison County, Idaho.

Jacob Tolman Morris was a Mormon church member in Sugar City, Idaho.

Jacob Morris was arrested in January 2026 and charged with 10 counts of felony possession of child pornography.

Morris is scheduled to stand trial September 23–25, 2026, in Madison County, Idaho, on 10 felony counts of possessing child sexually exploitative material. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts. A pre-trial conference is set for August 17.

Madison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Morris, 29, at his Sugar City home in January 2026, after Idaho’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force traced a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to a Google account registered to him. Investigators say the account held 61 items of child sexual abuse material, some of it violent, depicting children between the ages of 1 and 13. A search of Morris’s home turned up a phone with additional images and videos of children between 4 and 14.

A judge set Morris’s bond at $300,000 and, after he said he couldn’t pay it, barred him from contact with minors, ordered a GPS monitor, and banned his internet access if he were released. He was being held in Madison County Jail as of his brother’s arrest two months later.

CHARGED WITH:

10 counts: Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

Morris’s brother, Zachary Coleman Morris, was separately charged in Madison County after telling investigators he found child sexual abuse material on Jacob Morris’s computer and emailed it to himself. Zachary Morris pleaded guilty in June 2026 to three counts and is scheduled for sentencing in October.

FLOODLIT is seeking information about Morris’s status in the LDS church at the time of his alleged crimes. His social media profile indicated he was active in the church as of 2011–2012.

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Sources

  1. Sugar City man accused of downloading violent child pornography, East Idaho News, January 9, 2026.
  2. Eastern Idaho Man Arrested Following CyberTip Child Exploitation Investigation, Daily Fly, January 8, 2026.
  3. Sugar City man arrested for 10 counts of possession of child pornography, Local News 8, January 8, 2026.
  4. CR33-26-0048 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Jacob T Morris Defendant, Idaho Portal Court, January 8, 2026.

  • 1. Sugar City man accused of downloading violent child pornography

    • 20260109
    • News article
    • East Idaho News

    SUGAR CITY — A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police say they found him in possession of child pornography depicting children in violent situations.

    Jacob Morris is charged with 10 counts of felony possession of child pornography.

    According to court documents, an investigator with the Idaho Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) was told about a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

    The tip stated that a Google account attached to an IP address in Sugar City had uploaded multiple images and videos of child pornography between June 2021 and April 2024.

    According to police reports, the content included sexual content of children between the ages of 1 and 13 years old.

    Investigators tracked the IP address to Morris’ home and identified him. They also requested his Google account information and looked at the content associated with it, where they allegedly found 61 items of child pornography, some of which police reports indicate were violent.

    On Wednesday, ICAC investigators served a search warrant at Morris’ home, where he was detained and taken to the Rexburg Police Department for an interview.

    During a search of his home, investigators say they found a gray Samsung phone belonging to Morris. Investigators accessed more images and videos of child pornography, depicting children between the ages of 4 and 14 years old, on the phone.

    Court documents do not indicate if Morris participated in the interview, but state he was arrested and booked into the Madison County Jail on a $300,000 bond.

    Morris appeared in court on Thursday, where he indicated he would not be able to pay his bail.

    Magistrate Judge David Hunt banned Morris for having any contact with minors, along with ordering him to wear a GPS monitor, and banning him from having access to the internet if he is released.

    Morris was also required to surrender his passport, and is will only be allowed to travel within Madison, Bonneville and Jefferson counties if he released.

    Morris is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 21. If convicted, he could face up to 100 years in prison.

    Though Morris has been charged with these crimes, it does not necessarily mean he committed them. Everyone is presumed innocent until they are proven guilty.

  • 2. Eastern Idaho Man Arrested Following CyberTip Child Exploitation Investigation

    • 20260108
    • News article
    • Daily Fly

    REXBURG, ID— A Sugar City man has been arrested following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation initiated by a CyberTip, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

    Detectives began investigating the CyberTip on Oct. 31, 2025, after it was forwarded by the Idaho Attorney General’s Office ICAC Task Force. The investigation led to a residential search warrant executed on Jan. 7, 2026, at a home in Sugar City.

    The Madison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Idaho ICAC Task Force, which includes investigators from the Rexburg Police Department, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Chubbuck Police Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, and Idaho Falls Police Department.

    On the same day the warrant was served, detectives arrested 29-year-old Jacob Morris of Sugar City. Morris is facing 10 counts of possession of sexually exploitative material, according to the sheriff’s office.

    Court records indicate Morris was arraigned Jan. 8, 2026, in Madison County Court, where bond was set at $300,000.

    All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

  • 3. Sugar City man arrested for 10 counts of possession of child pornography

    • 20260108
    • News article
    • Local News 8

    MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 29-year-old Sugar City man is in custody following a multi-month investigation into the possession of child pornography.

    Jacob Morris was arrested on January 7, 2026, after investigators from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Idaho Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, executed a search warrant at his residence.

    The case began on October 31, 2025, when Madison County detectives received a "Cyber Tip" from the Idaho ICAC Task Force. Following a two-month investigation, authorities obtained a warrant for Morris’s Sugar City home.

    During the search on Tuesday, detectives took Morris into custody without incident. He has been charged with ten felony counts of possession of sexually exploitative material.

    Morris made his initial appearance in Madison County Court on January 8, 2026. During the arraignment, a judge set his bond at $300,000.

  • 4. CR33-26-0048 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Jacob T Morris Defendant

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    CR33-26-0048 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Jacob T Morris Defendant.

    Case Number
    CR33-26-0048

    Court
    Madison County District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    File Date
    01/08/2026

    Case Type
    Criminal

    Case Status
    Active - Pending
    Party

    State
    State of Idaho

    Active Attorneys
    Lead Attorney
    Hathaway, Baeley Elaine

    Inactive Attorneys
    Attorney
    Haws, James W.

    Defendant
    Morris, Jacob T

    DOB
    XX/XX/1996

    Active Attorneys
    Lead Attorney
    Grant, Trent A.

    Retained

    Inactive Attorneys
    Attorney
    State Public Defender-Madison

    Retained
    Charge
    Charges
    Morris, Jacob T
    Description Statute Level Date
    1 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    2 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    3 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    4 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    5 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    6 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    7 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    8 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    9 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    10 Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means I18-1507(2)(a) Felony 01/07/2026
    Bond Settings

    Setting Date
    1/8/2026
    Disposition Events

    02/09/2026 Plea

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W
    1
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    2
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    3
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    4
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    5
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    6
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    7
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    8
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    9
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty
    10
    Child Sexually Exploitative Material Willfully Possess or Access by Any Means

    Not Guilty

    Events and Hearings

    01/08/2026 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer
    Hunt, David

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    01/08/2026 New Case - Criminal

    01/08/2026 Criminal Complaint

    01/08/2026 Affidavit in Support of Complaint or Warrant

    01/08/2026 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    01/08/2026 Court Minutes

    01/08/2026 Order of Commitment

    01/08/2026 Notification of Rights

    01/08/2026 Notice of Hearing

    01/13/2026 Notice of Assignment (PD)

    01/20/2026 Notice

    Comment
    of Intent to Offer Evidence in Reliance

    01/20/2026 Witness Disclosure

    01/21/2026 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Hunt, David

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Continued
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    Public Defender: Grant, Trent A.

    01/21/2026 Court Minutes

    01/22/2026 Notice of Remote Hearing

    02/04/2026 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Hunt, David

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    Public Defender: Grant, Trent A.

    02/04/2026 Court Minutes

    02/04/2026 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

    02/05/2026 Felony Information Filed

    02/05/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

    02/05/2026 Order for Remote Hearing

    02/05/2026 Order Waiving Preliminary Hearing (On the Record)

    02/06/2026 Request for Discovery and Inspection

    02/06/2026 Motion for Bond Reduction

    02/09/2026 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    Public Defender: Grant, Trent A.

    02/09/2026 Witness Disclosure

    Comment
    Expert Witness

    02/09/2026 Request for Discovery

    02/09/2026 Response to Request for Discovery

    02/09/2026 Order of Commitment

    02/09/2026 Court Minutes

    02/13/2026 Notice of Trial Setting, Final Pre-Trial Conference & Order

    02/17/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

    Comment
    State

    02/18/2026 Order for Remote Hearing

    03/05/2026 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    03/11/2026 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    03/27/2026 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Comment
    Second Motion

    03/27/2026 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Second

    04/13/2026 Motion for Bond Reduction

    Original Type
    Motion for Bond Reduction

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    11:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    Public Defender: Grant, Trent A.

    04/13/2026 Order of Commitment

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    04/15/2026 Court Minutes

    04/23/2026 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    05/04/2026 Substitution of Counsel

    05/11/2026 Pre-trial Conference

    Original Type
    Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Watkins, Dane H., Jr, Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Deputy Attorney General: Hathaway, Baeley Elaine

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    Public Defender: Grant, Trent A.

    05/11/2026 Court Minutes

    05/26/2026 Waiver of Speedy Trial

    05/26/2026 Stipulation

    Comment
    to Vacate Trial Setting

    06/02/2026 Order Vacating Trial

    06/02/2026 Notice of Hearing

    06/09/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

    06/09/2026 Order for Remote Hearing

    06/10/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    06/11/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    06/12/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

    06/22/2026 Scheduling Conference

    Original Type
    Scheduling Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Deputy Attorney General: Hathaway, Baeley Elaine

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    Public Defender: Grant, Trent A.

    06/22/2026 Court Minutes

    06/26/2026 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    06/30/2026 Notice of Remote Hearing

    06/30/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

    06/30/2026 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    07/02/2026 Notice of Trial Setting, Final Pre-Trial Conference & Order

    07/02/2026 Order for Remote Hearing

    07/27/2026 Status Conference

    Original Type
    Status Conference

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Stephens, Alan C., Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held
    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Deputy Attorney General: Hathaway, Baeley Elaine

    Defendant: Morris, Jacob T

    Public Defender: Grant, Trent A.

    07/27/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

    07/27/2026 Court Minutes

    08/04/2026 Order for Remote Hearing

    08/17/2026 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    10:00 AM

    09/23/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    09/24/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

    09/25/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Boyce, Steven W

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

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