Convicted:
2018, - Mission:
unknown
Alleged:
1,
Alleged crime scenes:
Victim's home,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, guilty, Plea deal, Pleaded guilty,
Alleged church actions: unknown, - AKA Jr.
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Kevin Francis Garvin was a Mormon in St. George, Utah.
In October 2017, Garvin was babysitting a 10 year old boy when he sexually abused him. The boy later told his mother that Garvin had kissed him near his pelvis, and told investigators at a Children’s Justice Center interview that Garvin had also touched his private parts and licked parts of his body.
CHARGES:
-AGGRAVATED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony / convicted / sentenced 6- life
-AGGRAVATED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD – 1st Degree Felony
Garvin was arrested on October 27, 2017, and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, a first degree felony. He pleaded guilty to one count in January 2018; the second count was dismissed as part of the plea.
In March 2018, a judge sentenced Garvin to six years to life in the Utah State Prison.
Garvin is a registered sex offender in Utah and now lives in Ogden.
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- Transient arrested for alleged aggravated sex abuse of 10-year-old St. George boy,
- Kevin Francis Garvin Jr.,
- Kevin Francis Garvin Jr.,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. KEVIN FRANCIS GARVIN CASE NUMBER 171501997,
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1. Transient arrested for alleged aggravated sex abuse of 10-year-old St. George boy
ST. GEORGE — A 39-year-old man has been arrested for alleged aggravated sex abuse of 10-year-old St. George boy.
Kevin GarvinKevin Francis Garvin, St. George transient, booking photo posted Oct. 27, 2017 | Photo courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, St. George News
On Oct. 13, the boy told his mother that Kevin Francis Garvin “had kissed him near his pelvis area,” according to a probable cause statement filed by St. George Police in support of the arrest.
Garvin, who is listed as a transient in Utah court documents, was babysitting the boy when the alleged sexual abuse occurred, the arresting officer wrote in the sworn statement.
The boy was interviewed at the Children’s Justice Center in St. George Oct. 19 where he disclosed additional details of the alleged abuse, the report states.
During his interview, the boy disclosed that Garvin had touched his private parts and that he had licked multiple areas on the boy’s body, according to the statement.
Police located Garvin on Oct. 27 and transported him to the St. George Police Department for questioning. Garvin denied the allegations and requested an attorney, according to the statement.
Garvin was arrested and transported to the Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility.
The Washington County Attorney’s Office filed an information in 5th District Court Monday accusing Garvin of two first-degree felony counts of aggravated sex abuse of a child.
As this report publishes, Garvin remains in police custody. He is scheduled to appear before 5th District Judge Michael Westfall Nov. 6 for his next court appearance.
Persons arrested or charged are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law or as otherwise decided by a trier-of-fact.
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2. Kevin Francis Garvin Jr.
Kevin Francis Garvin
Registered Sex or Kidnap Offender of Utah
Kevin Francis Garvin a registered Sex or Kidnap Offender of Utah[REDACTED], Ogden, UT 84401
Addresses may represent the last publicly reported location and should not be interpreted as the offender's current residence.
Learn more about the Utah Registry ?
About Kevin Francis GarvinKevin Francis Garvin appears in the Utah public registry as a registered Sex or Kidnap Offender with a reported location in Ogden, Weber County.
This page summarizes available registry data such as reported address information, offense information, known aliases and photographs, when provided by official public sources. Browse related offender listings in Utah, Weber County or Ogden.
IMPORTANT OFFENDER DATAStatus : Active
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
DOB : 12/06/1977
Age : 48
Sex : Male
Height : 5'11''
Weight : 225
Race : White
Hair Color : Auburn
Eye Color : BlueOFFENSES
Offense : 76-5-404.1 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD/1ST DEGREE FELONY
Date Convicted : 03/14/2018
Conviction State : Utah
Statute : 76-5-404.1
Offense Count : 1REGISTRATION DETAILS
Collected From : Utah State Registry
ALIAS
Kevin GARVIN
Kevin Francis GARVIN Jr -
3. Kevin Francis Garvin Jr.
Name: Kevin Francis GARVIN Registration #: 5131299
Aliases: Kevin GARVIN
Kevin Francis GARVIN Jr
Status: ActivePhysical Description
• Age: 48 (DOB: 12/06/1977) • Height: 5'11''
• Sex: M • Weight: 225lbs
• Race: White • Eyes: Blue
• Hair: Auburn
• Scars/Tattoos:[REDACTED]
OGDEN, UT 84401
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Other Known Addresses
Offenses
• Description: 76-5-404.1 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD/1ST DEGREE FELONY
• Date Convicted: 03/14/2018
• Conviction State: Utah
• Release Date:
• Details:
• Counts: 1Name: Kevin Francis GARVIN Registration #: 5131299
Aliases: Kevin GARVIN
Kevin Francis GARVIN Jr
Status: ActiveOther Known Addresses
• School Addresses
• Volunteer Addresses
• Other Residential Addresses -
4. STATE OF UTAH vs. KEVIN FRANCIS GARVIN CASE NUMBER 171501997
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - ST GEORGE DISTRICT COURT
WASHINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. KEVIN FRANCIS GARVIN
CASE NUMBER 171501997 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-404.1(3) - AGGRAVATED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 13, 2017
Location: Washington County
Plea: January 31, 2018 Guilty
Disposition: March 14, 2018 GuiltyCharge 2 - 76-5-404.1(3) - AGGRAVATED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: October 13, 2017
Location: Washington County
Plea: January 24, 2018 Not Guilty
Disposition: January 31, 2018 Dismissed (w/o prej)CURRENT ASSIGNED JUDGE
ERIC GENTRYPARTIES
Plaintiff - STATE OF UTAH
Represented by: JERRY JAEGER
Defendant - KEVIN FRANCIS GARVIN
Represented by: EDWARD FLINT
Represented by: ZACHARY WEILAND
Creditor - STATE DEBT COLLECTION
Represented by: JONATHAN JENSENDEFENDANT INFORMATION
Defendant Name: KEVIN FRANCIS GARVIN
Offense Tracking Number: 53970588
Date of Birth: December 06, 1977
Jail Booking Number: 17P025318
Law Enforcement Agency: ST GEORGE POLICE
LEA Case Number: 17P025318
Officer Name: BRANDON DUNBAR
Prosecuting Agency: WASHINGTON COUNTY
Agency Case Number: 17-2805
Violation Date: 10-13-2017ACCOUNT SUMMARY
TRUST DETAIL
Trust Description: Restitution
Recipient: UT OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
Amount Due: 0.00
Paid In: 0.00
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Paid Out: 0.00
Account Adjustments Sum To Date Amount Reason
2018-11-30 -1,253.25 Adjusted to zero and set to State Debt Collection
REVENUE DETAIL - TYPE: FINE
Original Amount Due: 10,043.00
Amended Amount Due: 0.00
Amount Paid: 0.00
Amount Credit: 0.00
Balance: 0.00
Account Adjustments Sum To Date Amount Reason
2018-11-30 -10,043.00 Adjusted to zero and set to State Debt CollectionCASE NOTE
PROCEEDINGS
DATE SEQ EVENT
10-30-2017 1 Filed: INFORMATION/INDICTMENT INFORMATION
10-30-2017 Case filed by efiler
10-30-2017 Filed: From an Information
10-30-2017 Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL assigned.
10-30-2017 INITIAL APPEARANCE scheduled on October 30, 2017 at01:30 PM in Courtroom 3B with
10-30-2017 2 Filed: Probable Cause Statement
10-30-2017 ROLL CALL 1 scheduled on November 06, 2017 at 02:30 PMin Courtroom 3B with
10-30-2017 Minute Entry - INITIAL APPEARANCE
Judge: JOHN J WALTON
PRESENT
Prosecutor: ERICKSON, M RICK
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Clerk: wesleym
Audio
Tape Number: 3B Tape Count: 1:31-1:33INITIAL APPEARANCE
A copy of the Information is given to the defendant.
Defendant waives reading of Information.
Advised of charges and penalties.
The defendant is advised of right to counsel.
The defendant is advised that this offense may be used as an enhancement to the penalties for a subsequent offense.
Defendant is present via video conference. Counsel is appointed. Bail is set at $30,000 cash or bond.Roll Call Hearing is set for 11/6/17 at 2:30 PM.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
Court finds the defendant indigent and appoints EDWARD D FLINT to represent the defendant.
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CASE NUMBER: 171501997 State Felony8Appointed Counsel:
Name: EDWARD D FLINT
Address: 249 E TABERNACLE STE 102
City: ST GEORGE UT 84770
Phone: (435)767-7841Affidavit of indigency is to be submitted by the defendant
Instructions to the defendant:
1. You are to immediately contact and consult with appointed counsel.
2. You are to cooperate with the appointed counsel in the defense of this case.
3. You are to keep appointed counsel advised at all times of an address and a telephone number where yo can be reached.
4. Attorney's fees for services of counsel may be assessed at the time of sentence.ROLL CALL 1 is scheduled.
Date: 11/06/2017
Time: 02:30 p.m.
Location: Courtroom 3B
St. George Courthouse
206 West Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
CUSTODY
The defendant is remanded to the custody of the Washington County Jail.
11-06-2017 Minute Entry - ROLL CALL 1
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
PRESENT
Prosecutor: ERICKSON, M RICK
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): ARIEL K TAYLOR
Clerk: wesleym
Audio
Tape Number: 3B Tape Count: 3:06-3:07
HEARING
Defendant is present via video conference. Mr.Taylor stands in for Mr. Flint. Roll Call 2 is setfor 11/13/17 at 2:30 PM.
ROLL CALL 2 is scheduled.
Date: 11/13/2017
Time: 02:30 p.m.
Location: Courtroom 3B
St. George Courthouse
206 West Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
11-07-2017 ROLL CALL 2 scheduled on November 13, 2017 at 02:30 PMin Courtroom 3B with
11-13-2017 Minute Entry - ROLL CALL 2
Judge: JEFFREY C WILCOX
PRESENT
Prosecutor: REDDISH-DAY, ANGIE M
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Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): FLINT, EDWARD D
Clerk: marthaf
Audio
Tape Number: 3B Tape Count: 2:44-2:45
HEARING
Defendant is present via video conference.Preliminary Hearing set for 12/18/17 at 9 AM.
PRELIMINARY HEARING is scheduled.
Date: 12/18/2017
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 3C
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
St. George Courthouse
206 West Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
11-15-2017 PRELIMINARY HEARING scheduled on December 18, 2017 at09:00 AM in Courtroom 3C with Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
12-18-2017 ARRAIGNMENT scheduled on January 03, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3C with Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
12-18-2017 Minute Entry - PRELIMINARY HEARING
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
PRESENT
Prosecutor: ERICKSON, M RICK
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): FLINT, EDWARD D
Clerk: tamarad
Audio
Tape Number: 3C Tape Count: 9:27-9:28
HEARING
The Defendant is present in custody.Defendant waives the preliminary hearing in this case knowingly and voluntarily.Defendant is bound over for Arraignment.
ARRAIGNMENT is scheduled.
Date: 01/03/2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 3C
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
SAINT GEORGE COURTHOUSE
206 WEST TABERNACLE
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
01-03-2018 REVIEW HEARING scheduled on January 17, 2018 at 09:00 AMin Courtroom 3C with Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
01-03-2018 Minute Entry - REVIEW HEARING
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
PRESENT
Prosecutor: WEEKS, JAMES R
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
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Defendant's Attorney(s): FLINT, EDWARD D
Clerk: patrickd
Audio
Tape Number: 3C Tape Count: 11:14-11:16
HEARING
Mr. Flint request that this matter be set for review. Court grant request.
REVIEW HEARING.
Date: 01/17/2018
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 3C
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
SAINT GEORGE COURTHOUSE
206 WEST TABERNACLE
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
01-17-2018 REVIEW HEARING scheduled on January 24, 2018 at 09:00 AMin Courtroom 3C with Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
01-17-2018 Minute Entry - CONTINUANCE
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
PRESENT
Prosecutor: ERICKSON, M RICK
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): FLINT, EDWARD D
Clerk: tamarad
Audio
Tape Number: 3C Tape Count: 9:47-9:49
CONTINUANCE
Whose Motion: The Defendant's counsel EDWARD DFLINT.
Reason for continuance:
Counsel stipulate to a continuance.
The motion is granted.
HEARING
REVIEW HEARING.
Date: 01/24/2018
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 3C
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
SAINT GEORGE COURTHOUSE
206 WEST TABERNACLE
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
01-24-2018 Charge 1 Plea is Not Guilty
01-24-2018 Charge 2 Plea is Not Guilty
01-24-2018 REVIEW-POSSIBLE RESOLUTION scheduled on January 31, 2018at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3C with Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
01-24-2018 Minute Entry - REVIEW HEARING
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
PRESENT
Prosecutor: WEILAND, ZACHARY J
Defendant Present
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The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): FLINT, EDWARD D
Clerk: tamarad
Audio
Tape Number: 3C Tape Count: 9:31-9:32
HEARING
Defendant pled not guilty.An offer has been made.
REVIEW-POSSIBLE RESOLUTION is scheduled.
Date: 01/31/2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 3C
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
SAINT GEORGE COURTHOUSE
206 WEST TABERNACLE
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
01-31-2018 Charge 1 Disposition removed.
01-31-2018 Charge 2 Disposition is Dismissed (w/o
01-31-2018 SENTENCING / PSI scheduled on March 14, 2018 at 02:00 PMin Courtroom 3C with Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
01-31-2018 Minute Entry - CHANGE OF PLEA
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALLPRESENT
Prosecutor: WEILAND, ZACHARY J
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): FLINT, EDWARD D
Clerk: patrickd
Audio
Tape Number: 3C PD/JB Tape Count: 10:32-10:45
A copy of the Information is given to the defendant.
Court advises defendant of rights and penalties.
The defendant is advised of right to counsel.
A pre-sentence investigation was ordered.
The Judge orders Adult Probation and Parole to prepare a Pre-sentence report.
The defendant is advised that this offense may be used as an enhancement to the penalties for a subsequent offense.HEARING
All parties were present. A resolution was reached.the State filed and amended Information. The Defendant entered a guilty plea to the amended charges. Factual basis was found and the pleas we reaccepted.
A Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) was requested
SENTENCING / PSI is scheduled.
Date: 03/14/2018
Time: 02:00 p.m.
Location: Courtroom 3C
Before Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALL
SAINT GEORGE COURTHOUSE
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CASE NUMBER: 171501997 State Felony8
206 WEST TABERNACLE
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
01-31-2018 3 Filed: Statement of Defendant in Support of Guilty Plea and Certificate of Counsel
01-31-2018 4 Filed: Amended Information
03-01-2018 5 **** PROTECTED **** Filed: Pre Sentence Investigation Report
03-14-2018 Charge 1 Disposition is Guilty
03-14-2018 Minute Entry - SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
Judge: G MICHAEL WESTFALLPRESENT
Prosecutor: WEILAND, ZACHARY J
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Washington County Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): FLINT, EDWARD D
Clerk: judymb
Audio
Tape Number: 3C/jb Tape Count: 2.01-2.12HEARING
Court reviews it's parameters for Sentencing w/Counsel present, including Mr. Erickson.
Minor Victim and his Mother are present; Mother addresses the Court prior to entry of Sentence.Mr. Flint addresses the Court on behalf of Defendant, followed by Defendant's statement to the Court.
2.10 Sentence is imposed. Defendant is remanded to the custody of Washington County Sheriff for transport to Utah State Prison. Right to Appeal is given.
Restitution remains open. 2.12 Off record.RESTITUTION TO BE DETERMINED
SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant's conviction of AGGRAVATED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD a 1st Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than six years and which may be life in the Utah State Prison.To the WASHINGTON County Sheriff: The defendant is remanded to your custody for transportation to the Utah State Prison where the defendant will be confined.
SENTENCE FINE
Charge # 1 Fine: $10043.00
Suspended: $0.00
Surcharge: $4779.84
Due: $10043.00
Total Fine: $10043.00
Total Suspended: $0
Total Surcharge: $4779.84
Total Principal Due: $10043.00
Plus Interest
Defendant is to pay a fine of 10043.00 which includes the surcharge. Interest may increase the final amount due.09-08-2026 12:36 PM Page 7 of
CASE NUMBER: 171501997 State Felony8
03-14-2018 6 Filed order: SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
Signed March 14, 2018
05-03-2018 10 Filed: Judgment - Criminal (Proposed) Restitution Judgment
05-03-2018 8 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Judgment Information Statement- Criminal Restitution Judgment Information Statement
05-03-2018 7 Filed: Motion for Restitution Judgment
Filed by: KEVIN FRANCIS GARVIN
05-03-2018 9 Filed: UOVC Restitution Claim
05-03-2018 11 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-18-2018 12 Filed: Notice to Submit for Decision
05-18-2018 13 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-23-2018 Judgment Entered - Amount $11296.25 peggyj
05-23-2018 Judgment Entered - Amount $1253.25 sharlena
06-08-2018 14 Filed order: Judgment - Criminal Restitution Judgment
Judge G MICHAEL WESTFALL
Signed June 08, 2018
06-08-2018 15 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-30-2018 Trust Account created Total Due: 1,253.25
11-30-2018 Fine Account created Total Due: 10,043.00
11-30-2018 Note: Fine/fee and restitution accounts created and sent to the Office of State Debt Collection.
11-30-2018 Note: The balance on this case has been transferred to the Utah Office of State Debt Collection (OSDC) for collection purposes. Any payment made must be made to OSDC. OSDC is authorized by statute to add interest and collection fees to the amount transferred.
11-30-2018 Case Closed
Disposition Judge is G MICHAEL WESTFALL
09-01-2023 Judge ERIC GENTRY assigned.
09-04-2025 Note: Attorney ERIC CLARKE Bar Number 13177 Bar State UT Auto Withdraw
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