was a Mormon church member and scout leader in Alaska; charged in 2009 with child sexual abuse; pleaded guilty to reduced charges and was sentenced in 2010 to jail or prison; as of 2025, lives in Marsing, Idaho as a registered sex offender

Porter Nelson was a scout leader in the Mormon church.

Nelson sexually abused a child in Alaska. He was charged in 2009, made a plea agreement and was sentenced in 2010 to jail or prison.

As of 2025, Nelson lives in Marsing, Idaho as a registered sex offender.

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Sources

  1. 3PA-09-02866CR State of Alaska vs. Nelson, Porter Kiles VHW, Alaska CourtView, March 26, 2025.
  2. IDAHO SOR - offender profile, Idaho Sex Offender Registry, March 26, 2025.

  • 1. 3PA-09-02866CR State of Alaska vs. Nelson, Porter Kiles VHW

    • 26 Mar 2025
    • Court record
    • Alaska CourtView

    Docket Information
    Date Docket Text
    10/30/2009 Charge Filed
    Charge #1: AS11.41.434(a)(1): Sex Abuse Minor 1- Penetrate Vic Undr 13
    10/30/2009 Charge Filed
    Charge #2: AS11.41.436(a)(2): Sex Abuse Minor 2-Contact, Vict Undr 13
    10/30/2009 Charge Filed
    Charge #3: AS11.41.436(a)(2): Sex Abuse Minor 2-Contact, Vict Undr 13
    10/30/2009 Attorney Appointment, Information or Entry of Appearance
    Attorney Public Defender Agency representing Defendant Nelson, Porter Kiles as of 10/30/2009
    11/06/2009 Indictment Filed in Superior Court. Jurisdiction Transferred to Superior Court.
    11/06/2009 Initial Judicial Assignment to Judge Kristiansen
    11/09/2009 Peremptory Disqualification by Plaintiff/Petitioner
    Case reassigned to Judge White
    11/09/2009 Temporary Order
    11/09/2009 Felony Pretrial Order
    11/12/2009 Stipulation to Substitute Counsel
    Attorney: Payne, Richard K (9711071)
    Filing Party: Nelson, Porter Kiles
    Case Motion #1
    11/16/2009 Order Granting Stipulation
    Case Motion #1: Stipulation to Substitute Counsel
    11/16/2009 Attorney Information: Entry of Appearance, Appointment of Counsel or Substitution of Counsel
    Attorney Payne, Richard K representing Defendant Nelson, Porter Kiles as of 11/16/2009
    11/16/2009 Attorney Information: Entry of Appearance, Appointment of Counsel or Substitution of Counsel
    Attorney Public Defender Agency dismissed/withdrawn for Defendant Nelson, Porter Kiles on 11/16/2009
    12/14/2009 Order and Conditions of Release
    12/21/2009 Bail Info:
    FBB $25,000.00 Corp Bond
    Arrest Bond Added to Case with:
    Action Code: AS11.41.434(a)(1): Sex Abuse Minor 1- Penetrate Vic Undr 13
    Arrest Date: 12/14/2009
    Bond Status: Posted
    Status Date: 12/14/2009
    Blanket Bond: No
    Okay to Apply: No
    Bond Type: Appear Bnd: Corporate
    Bond/Pwr No.: a302107808
    Bonding Co.: Fred's Bail Bonding
    Insurance Co.: American Contractors Indemnity Company
    Cash Depositor: Fred's Bail Bonding
    12/30/2009 Notice of Aggravating Factors
    Attorney: District Attorney (DA3PA)
    02/09/2010 Notice of Expert Testimony
    Attorney: District Attorney (DA3PA)
    03/25/2010 Application for Change of Plea Hearing
    Attorney: Petersen, Jon-Marc (0709055)
    Filing Party: Nelson, Porter Kiles
    Case Motion #2
    03/31/2010 Order Granting Motion
    Case Motion #2: Application for Change of Plea Hearing
    03/31/2010 Temporary Order
    04/05/2010 Temporary Order
    04/05/2010 Notice of Sex Offender Registration Requirements
    04/05/2010 Order for Presentence Report
    05/25/2010 Presentence Report - CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT
    06/17/2010 Addendum Presentence Report - CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT
    Access to confidential documents limited to (1) Parties to Action, (2) Counsel of Record, and (3) Court Personnel. Administrative Bulletin No. 48, Standard 6
    06/17/2010 Addendum Presentence Report - CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT
    Access to confidential documents limited to (1) Parties to Action, (2) Counsel of Record, and (3) Court Personnel. Administrative Bulletin No. 48, Standard 6
    06/28/2010 Temporary Order
    06/28/2010 Fingerprint Verification Attachment to Judgment
    06/28/2010 Charge Dismissed by Prosecutor

    Charge(s) 2 disposed with a disposition of Charge Dismissed by Prosecutor

    Charge #2: AS11.41.436(a)(2): Sex Abuse Minor 2-Contact, Vict Undr 13
    06/28/2010 Charge Dismissed by Prosecutor

    Charge(s) 3 disposed with a disposition of Charge Dismissed by Prosecutor

    Charge #3: AS11.41.436(a)(2): Sex Abuse Minor 2-Contact, Vict Undr 13
    06/28/2010 Case Closed

    Case disposed with disposition of Guilty Plea After Arraignment
    06/28/2010 Charge Disposition: Defendant Convicted on Charge

    Charge(s) 1 disposed with a disposition of Charge Disposition: Defendant Convicted on Charge

    Charge #1: AS11.41.434(a)(1): Sex Abuse Minor 1- Penetrate Vic Undr 13
    06/28/2010 Police Training Surcharge
    Charge #1: AS11.41.434(a)(1): Sex Abuse Minor 1- Penetrate Vic Undr 13
    06/28/2010 Restitution Judgment payable to Dept. of Law Collections Unit, 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501
    06/28/2010 Initial Jail Surcharge
    06/28/2010 $100 Suspended Jail Surcharge. Court will order defendant to pay the suspended $100 surcharge if probation is revoked and, in connection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served. AS 12.55.041(c).
    06/28/2010 For sentencing information, see the Judgment in the case file.

    Charge #1: Indicted - AS11.41.434(a)(1): Sex Abuse Minor 1- Penetrate Vic Undr 13
    07/26/2010 Jail Surcharge Transferred for Collection
    07/28/2010 Attorney Information
    Attorney Payne, Richard K dismissed/withdrawn for Defendant Nelson, Porter Kiles on 07/28/2010
    11/14/2014 Motion to Amend Probation Conditions
    Attorney: Pro per (0100001)
    Filing Party: Nelson, Porter Kiles
    Case Motion #3
    12/01/2014 State's Opposition to Motion (PPWK)
    Attorney: District Attorney (3PA) (DA3PA)
    Case Motion #3: Motion to Amend Probation Conditions
    01/10/2015 Temporary Order - No Bail
    01/22/2015 Motion for Telephonic Participation
    Attorney: Pro per (0100001)
    Filing Party: Nelson, Porter Kiles
    Case Motion #4
    02/14/2015 Order Granting Motion for Telephonic Participation
    Case Motion #4: Motion for Telephonic Participation
    03/17/2015 Order Granting Motion on Record
    Case Motion #3: Motion to Amend Probation Conditions
    04/09/2015 AMENDED Judgment and Order of Commitment/Probation
    12/22/2017 Notice of Satisfaction of Judgment
    Attorney: Office of the Attorney General (AG3ANCR)

  • 2. IDAHO SOR - offender profile

    • 26 Mar 2025
    • Registered sex offender record
    • Idaho Sex Offender Registry

    Reg ID: SX28177
    KNO: 8013716
    Name: NELSON, PORTER KILES
    Birth Date: [redacted by FLOODLIT] 1982 Birth Place: ID
    Race: WHITE Sex: MALE
    Height: 6 ft 02 in Weight: 180 lbs
    Eye Color: BLUE Hair Color: BLONDE OR STRAWBERRY
    Primary Address
    [redacted by FLOODLIT]
    MARSING, ID 83639-5113
    OWYHEE COUNTY

    Offense Description Date Place of Conviction
    18-1508 AS 11-4-434(A)(1) SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE June 28, 2010 MATANUSKA-SUSITNA AK

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