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Crime: 2020s,
Crime city:
Iona,
Crime county:
Bonneville,
Crime state:
Idaho,
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Convicted:
2023, - Mission:
unknown
Alleged:
1,
Alleged crime scenes:
Perpetrator's home,
Criminal case(s): Convicted,
Alleged church actions: unknown,
updated Oct 13, 2026 - request update | add info
Brian Trent Packer was a Mormon in Iona, Idaho.
Packer is a convicted felon who pleaded guilty to felony injury to a child in 2023.
In March 2021, Bonneville County Sheriff’s detectives were called to a local hospital after Packer, 53, disclosed to staff he had been accused of taking a shower with a 14-year-old girl. Packer told deputies he had kissed the girl in the past, and that the shower incident occurred after he had surgery on his arm and asked her to help him take the dressing off while showering. The girl told investigators she asked if she could wear a swimsuit while helping, but he allegedly said no. He reportedly hugged her at least twice during the incident and afterward allegedly told her to keep it between themselves.
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1. gi CR10-21-05984 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Brian Trent Packer Defendant.
Case Information
CR10-21-05984 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Brian Trent Packer Defendant.
Case Number
CR10-21-05984Court
Bonneville County District CourtJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.File Date
05/28/2021Case Type
CriminalCase Status
Set For Periodic Review - After Disposition
PartyState
State of IdahoActive Attorneys
Lead Attorney
North-Shaul, PenelopeInactive Attorneys
Attorney
Jolley, Ryan William
Attorney
Bonneville County ProsecutorDefendant
Packer, Brian TrentDOB
XX/XX/1967Active Attorneys
Lead Attorney
Pendlebury, James AndrewRetained
Charge
Charges
Packer, Brian Trent
Description Statute Level Date
1 Children-Injury To Child I18-1501(1) {F} Felony 11/01/2020
Bond SettingsSetting Date
6/1/2021
BondBond Type Bond Number Bond Amount Current Bond Status
Surety Bond U25-21163883 $15,000.00 Exonerated
Disposition Events05/30/2023 Plea
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.
1
Children-Injury To ChildGuilty
09/07/2021 Plea
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.
1
Child Sexual Abuse by Causing or Having Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 16 YOANot Guilty
07/26/2023 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.
1
Children-Injury To ChildGuilty (Plea Agreement)
07/26/2023 Felony Sentence
1
Children-Injury To ChildFelony Sentence
Condition - Adult
1. Community Service, 100H, 07/26/2023-04/02/2026, Closed 04/02/2026
2. Felony Probation, 10Y, 07/26/2023-04/02/2026, Closed 04/02/2026
Comment: 04/02/2026 Order on Request for Early Discharge of Probation
Fee Totals
$245.50
$1,000.00
Fee Totals
$1,245.50
Confinement
Type: County Jail
Facility: Idaho Department of Correction
Term: 30 Days
Discretionary: 180 Days
Effective Date: 07/26/2023
Determinate: 3 Years
Indeterminate: 7 Years
Penitentiary Suspended
Events and Hearings
05/28/2021 New Case - Criminal
06/01/2021 Warrant/Det Order Issued - Arrest
06/01/2021 Criminal Complaint
06/01/2021 Affidavit of Probable Cause
06/15/2021 Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court
Original Type
Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate CourtJudicial Officer
Gardner, Steven AlanHearing Time
1:00 PMResult
Hearing Held06/15/2021 Warrant Returned - Served
06/15/2021 Court Minutes
Judicial Officer
Gardner, Steven Alan06/15/2021 Notification of Rights
Judicial Officer
Gardner, Steven Alan06/15/2021 Pretrial Risk Assessment Filed
06/15/2021 No Contact Order
Judicial Officer
Gardner, Steven Alan06/16/2021 No Contact Order
Comment
Served06/16/2021 Bond Posted - Surety
06/16/2021 Bond Receipt and Court Date
06/16/2021 Notice of Remote Hearing
06/21/2021 Subpoena Issued
06/21/2021 Subpoena Issued
06/28/2021 Notice-Appear of Attorney/Plea-Not Guilty/Request Jury Trial
06/28/2021 Request for Discovery
Comment
Defendant's06/29/2021 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Dennert, Wiley R.Hearing Time
8:30 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentState: State of Idaho
06/29/2021 Preliminary Hearing
Judicial Officer
Dennert, Wiley R.Hearing Time
1:30 PMCancel Reason
Vacated06/29/2021 Court Minutes
Judicial Officer
Dennert, Wiley R.06/29/2021 Notice of Hearing
Judicial Officer
Dennert, Wiley R.06/29/2021 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Preliminary Hearing and Waiver of Time07/08/2021 Notice of Remote Hearing
07/09/2021 Subpoena Issued
07/09/2021 Subpoena Issued
07/12/2021 Stipulation to Continue
07/12/2021 Order to Continue
Judicial Officer
Walker (Magistrate), Jason D.07/13/2021 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Walker (Magistrate), Jason D.Hearing Time
8:30 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
07/13/2021 Preliminary Hearing
Original Type
Preliminary HearingJudicial Officer
Walker (Magistrate), Jason D.Hearing Time
1:30 PMResult
Hearing Continued07/13/2021 Notice of Hearing
07/13/2021 Court Minutes
Judicial Officer
Walker (Magistrate), Jason D.07/15/2021 Subpoena Issued
Comment
SL07/15/2021 Subpoena Issued
Comment
SS07/21/2021 Notice of Remote Hearing
Comment
Status 8:30 AM07/23/2021 Response to Request for Discovery
07/23/2021 Request for Discovery
07/23/2021 Motion
Comment
to Amend Complaint07/29/2021 Amended Complaint Filed
Judicial Officer
Gauchay, Kent W.07/29/2021 Order
Judicial Officer
Gauchay, Kent W.Comment
to Amend Complaint07/29/2021 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Preliminary Hearing07/30/2021 Preliminary Hearing
Original Type
Preliminary HearingJudicial Officer
Gauchay, Kent W.Hearing Time
1:30 PMResult
Hearing Continued
Parties PresentState: State of Idaho
07/30/2021 Order to Continue
Judicial Officer
Gauchay, Kent W.Comment
Preliminary Hearing07/30/2021 Court Minutes
Comment
AM Status07/30/2021 Notice of Hearing
08/11/2021 Notice of Remote Hearing
Comment
Prelim stat. conf - 8/1708/16/2021 Subpoena Issued
Comment
SLS08/17/2021 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Mallard, Michelle RadfordHearing Time
8:30 AMResult
Hearing Held08/17/2021 Preliminary Hearing
Judicial Officer
Mallard, Michelle RadfordHearing Time
1:30 PMCancel Reason
Vacated08/17/2021 Court Minutes
Judicial Officer
Mallard, Michelle RadfordComment
Status Conf.08/17/2021 Waiver of Preliminary Hearing
08/20/2021 Waiver of Preliminary Hearing
08/25/2021 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)
08/25/2021 Order Waiving Preliminary Hearing (Written Waiver)
Judicial Officer
Mallard, Michelle Radford08/25/2021 Notice of Remote Hearing
Comment
(arraignment)08/26/2021 Felony Information Filed
Comment
Prosecuting Attorney's09/07/2021 Arraignment - District Court
Original Type
Arraignment - District CourtJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
08:30 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
09/07/2021 Notice of Remote Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
pretrial conference09/07/2021 Court Minutes
09/09/2021 Order for Psychosexual Evaluation
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
and Payment09/10/2021 Notice of Trial Setting, Final Pre-Trial Conference & Order
11/16/2021 Pre-trial Conference
Original Type
Pre-trial ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
09:30 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
11/16/2021 Notice of Remote Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Status Conference11/23/2021 Court Minutes
12/07/2021 Status Conference
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:00 AMCancel Reason
Vacated01/18/2022 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:00 AMResult
Hearing Continued
Parties PresentDefendant
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
01/18/2022 Notice of Remote Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Status Conference01/20/2022 Court Minutes
02/22/2022 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:00 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
02/22/2022 Notice of Remote Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Status Conference02/23/2022 Court Minutes
03/15/2022 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
11:00 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
03/15/2022 Notice of Remote Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Status Conference03/18/2022 Court Minutes
04/12/2022 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:15 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
04/12/2022 Notice of Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Status Conference04/14/2022 Court Minutes
05/17/2022 Status Conference
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:30 AMCancel Reason
Vacated05/17/2022 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Status Conference05/17/2022 Order to Continue
06/13/2022 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Status Conference06/14/2022 Status Conference
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:15 AMCancel Reason
Vacated06/16/2022 Order
Comment
Continuing Status Conference06/16/2022 Notice of Hearing
Comment
Status Conference07/07/2022 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Status Conference07/12/2022 Status Conference
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:15 AMCancel Reason
Vacated07/13/2022 Order
Comment
Continuing Status Conference07/13/2022 Notice of Hearing
Comment
Status Conference07/19/2022 Status Conference
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
11:15 AMCancel Reason
Vacated07/19/2022 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Status Conference07/21/2022 Order
Comment
Continuing Status Conference08/23/2022 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Status Conference08/25/2022 Order to Continue
Comment
Status Conference08/25/2022 Notice of Hearing
Comment
Status Conference09/20/2022 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer(s)
Tingey, Joel E., Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:15 AMResult
Hearing Continued
Parties PresentDefendant
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
Attorney of Record: North-Shaul, Penelope
09/20/2022 Notice of Hearing
Judicial Officer
Tingey, Joel E.Comment
Status Conference09/26/2022 Court Minutes
10/04/2022 Amended Notice of Hearing
Comment
Status Conference10/25/2022 Status Conference
Original Type
Status ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:15 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
Attorney of Record: North-Shaul, Penelope
10/25/2022 Notice of Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.10/28/2022 Court Minutes
10/31/2022 Notice of Trial Setting, Final Pre-Trial Conference & Order
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.12/05/2022 Mediation Status
01/10/2023 Pre-trial Conference
Original Type
Pre-trial ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
09:30 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
Attorney of Record: North-Shaul, Penelope
01/10/2023 Notice of Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Pre-Trial Conference01/12/2023 Court Minutes
01/13/2023 Notice of Trial Setting, Final Pre-Trial Conference & Order
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.01/23/2023 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:00 AMCancel Reason
Vacated03/15/2023 Stipulation to Continue
03/20/2023 Order to Continue
03/21/2023 Pre-trial Conference
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
09:30 AMCancel Reason
Vacated03/22/2023 State's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery
04/03/2023 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:00 AMCancel Reason
Vacated04/06/2023 Stipulation to Continue
Comment
Jury Trial and Pretrial Conference04/13/2023 Order to Continue
Comment
Jury Trial and Pretrial Conference05/02/2023 Pre-trial Conference
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
09:30 AMCancel Reason
Vacated05/15/2023 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:00 AMCancel Reason
Vacated05/30/2023 Pre-trial Conference
Original Type
Pre-trial ConferenceJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
09:30 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
Attorney of Record: North-Shaul, Penelope
05/30/2023 Notice of Hearing
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Sentencing05/30/2023 Plea Agreement
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.05/30/2023 Motion to Amend
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Comment
Information05/30/2023 Court Minutes
05/30/2023 Amended Information
Comment
Prosecuting Attorney's05/31/2023 Order for Pre-Sentence Report (PSI)
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.06/12/2023 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
10:00 AMCancel Reason
Vacated07/19/2023 Pre-Sentence Report
07/26/2023 Sentencing
Original Type
SentencingJudicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.Hearing Time
09:00 AMResult
Hearing Held
Parties PresentDefendant: Packer, Brian Trent
Attorney of Record: Pendlebury, James Andrew
State: State of Idaho
Attorney of Record: North-Shaul, Penelope
07/26/2023 Custody Order of Sheriff
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.07/26/2023 Court Minutes
07/26/2023 Bond Exonerated
07/31/2023 Judgment of Conviction, Order of Probation
Judicial Officer
Pickett, Bruce L.07/31/2023 No Contact Order
Comment
Amended08/01/2023 No Contact Order
Comment
SERVED COPY03/30/2026 Motion for Early Release
04/02/2026 Order of Discharge from Probation
Judicial Officer
Taylor, Brendon10/08/2026 Order to Terminate/Rescind No Contact Order
Judicial Officer
Taylor, BrendonFinancial
Packer, Brian Trent
Total Financial Assessment
$1,350.50
Total Payments and Credits
$103.00
7/26/2023 Transaction Assessment $1,245.50
7/28/2023 Transaction Assessment $100.00
9/15/2023 Transaction Assessment $3.00
9/15/2023 Case Payment Receipt # 23679-2023-R10 Packer, Brian Trent ($103.00)
9/15/2023 Transaction Assessment $2.00 -
2. Brian Trent Packer
Brian Trent Packer, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 28, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Brian was born August 16, 1967, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, including Bonneville High School.
On July 1, 1995, he married his “true love,” [REDACTED], in Ririe, Idaho. She passed away March 9, 2012.
Brian married [REDACTED] in Twin Falls, Idaho, and they separated a couple years later.
Brian worked as a truck driver for Burggraf Enterprises, Idaho Package Company (IPAK) for 21 years, and then two years at Bonneville County Road and Bridge.
He was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, boating, fishing, bowling, going for car rides, shooting his guns, and billiards. His favorite color was blue. Please feel free to wear blue to his funeral to honor him.
Brian is survived by his [REDACTED], [REDACTED] Packer of Idaho Falls, ID; [REDACTED], [REDACTED]Casper of St. George, UT; [REDACTED], [REDACTED] of Middleton, ID; sister, [REDACTED] Ammon of Idaho Falls, ID; [REDACTED], [REDACTED] of Rigby, ID; [REDACTED], [REDACTED] of Idaho Falls, ID; [REDACTED], [REDACTED] of Ririe, ID; [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]; and many [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and [REDACTED] he loved as well.
He was preceded in death by his first [REDACTED], [REDACTED]; [REDACTED], [REDACTED]; [REDACTED], [REDACTED]; [REDACTED], [REDACTED]; [REDACTED], [REDACTED]; [REDACTED], [REDACTED]; [REDACTED], [REDACTED].
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Idaho Falls 14th Ward, 651 Gladstone Street, Idaho Falls, ID. The family will visit with family and friends Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, Ammon, ID, and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery, 12463 E. 129 N., Rigby, ID.
Brian's family wishes to thank all those who have helped by donating to his services. It is very appreciated.
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3. Man arrested for allegedly showering with teenage girl
Iona — An Iona man is facing sexual abuse charges after allegedly showering with a teenager.
Bonneville County Sheriff’s detectives were called to a local hospital in March after Brian Packer, 53, disclosed to staff he had been accused of taking a shower with a 14-year-old girl, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by EastIdahoNews.com. Packer is now charged with felony sex abuse of a child under 16.
Packer told deputies he had kissed the girl in the past and the shower incident occurred after he had surgery on his arm. Packer told investigators he needed help taking the dressing off his arm while showering, so he asked the alleged victim to help. The victim told investigators she asked Packer if she could wear a swimsuit while helping, but he allegedly said no.
At least twice during the incident, Packer reportedly hugged the victim. After the shower, Packer allegedly told the girl to keep it between themselves.
Bonneville County Prosecutors charged Packer and he was arrested and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Tuesday. He made an initial court appearance then posted $15,000 bail, according to court records.
Although Packer is accused of a crime, it does not necessarily mean he committed it. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
A preliminary hearing for Packer is scheduled for June 29.
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