Positions: Missionary, - During alleged crime: Unknown position,
- Mission:
unknown
Alleged:
Multiple victims, Unknown number of victims, 
Alleged crime scenes:
Online/computer/phone, 
Criminal case(s): Ongoing, Police investigation, 
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Alleged crime state:
June 3, 2025: This is a recently filed case. FLOODLIT is seeking more information. Please contact us.
FLOODLIT obtained a copy of the police probable cause affidavit in this case.
Collin Hawkins was a Mormon church member and adjunct Russian professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Hawkins went on an LDS church mission to St. Petersburg, Russia from November 2015 to 2017, according to his LinkedIn profile and a missionary blog.
In 2025, Hawkins was arrested on suspicion of 20 second-degree felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The charges were all related to CSAM (child sexual abuse material), formerly often referred to as child pornography.
At the time Hawkins was arrested, he was listed as an adjunct Russian faculty member in the BYU-Idaho Department of Languages and International Studies.
CHARGED WITH:
20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
CONVICTED OF:
10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
SENTENCED:
1-15 years of EACH count, ALL prison terms suspended.
Hawkins received probation for 48 months and 210 days in jail.
Hawkins is a registered sex offender living in Tremonton, UT. as of August 2026.
Have any info on this case? Contact FLOODLIT.
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- Russian Faculty,
- Box Elder County man charged with 20 counts of sexual exploitation of minor,
- Professor arrested in Tremonton after police say he was in possession of child sexual abuse material,
- Probable cause affidavit,
- Out-of-state professor accused of 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Box Elder County,
- Former BYU-Idaho professor arrested on 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor,
- Professor arrested in Tremonton after police say he was in possession of child sexual abuse images,
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1. The Russian Project
[Missionary blog with updates from Collin Hawkins in Russia, 2015-17]
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2. Collin Hawkins
Collin Hawkins
Russian Linguist | Owner @ Ready Set Go Languages | Founder and CEO @ YearSphere LLC
Rexburg, Idaho, United States456 followers 449 connections
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YearSphere
Brigham Young University - Idaho
AboutRussian Linguist | Adjunct Russian Professor | Translator & Interpreter | Entrepreneur
Passionate about language education, translation, and cross-cultural communication, I specialize in Russian instruction, translation, and interpretation while also running my own business, Ready Set Go Russian. As an educator and entrepreneur, I work hard to improve not only myself and my students but also the environment through responsible business practices.
As an Adjunct Russian Professor at Brigham Young University–Idaho, I teach Russian at all levels, developing customized learning tools and methodologies to accelerate language acquisition. My teaching philosophy is centered on adaptability, ensuring each student receives a tailored learning experience that meets their personal and academic goals.
Beyond education, I have over five years of experience in Russian-to-English translation and two years in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. My work spans diverse projects, from business documents and investor presentations to live interpretation in professional and community settings. Having lived and worked in Russia for over three years, I bring an immersive cultural perspective to my linguistic work.
Through Ready Set Go Russian, I develop innovative language-learning resources and personalized curricula to help students reach fluency while fostering a deeper appreciation for Russian culture. I am also committed to sustainable business practices that contribute to a better world.
Currently pursuing an M.A. in Translation and Interpretation (Russian) at Kent State University, I am always striving for growth—both professionally and personally. I welcome connections with fellow linguists, educators, and professionals who share a passion for language, learning, and making a positive impact. Let’s collaborate!
Experience
YearSphere
YearSphere1 year 6 months
Chief Executive OfficerDec 2024 - Present 7 months
United States
Co-FounderJan 2024 - Present 1 year 6 months
Rexburg, Idaho, United States
YearShpere LLC is dedicated to providing products that customers can use year-round that protect, improve, and protect the environment and bio-sphere.
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Professor of Russian
Brigham Young University - IdahoJan 2024 - Present 1 year 6 months
Rexburg, Idaho, United States
Owner
Ready Set Go RussianJan 2020 - Present 5 years 6 months
Tremonton, Utah, United States
Tailor personal education plans and personal curricula to meet the needs of each student
Create materials used in the education of my students
Test students periodically to show growth and improvement
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Junior Staffing Manager
Acclaim Technical ServicesApr 2021 - Jan 2024 2 years 10 months
Reston, Virginia, United States
• Currently creating new pipelines for finding linguistic candidates and HLT/NLP specialists
• Administer, grade, and transfer English tests
• Prepare and perform quality checks on candidate packets before submission to the Customer
• Updated candidate tracking system for a large program
• Improved productivity of administering and grading English tests by 350%
Lexica Centre of European Languages Graphic
English Teacher
Lexica Centre of European LanguagesOct 2018 - Jun 2020 1 year 9 months
St Petersburg City, Russia
• Instructed over 30 students
• Taught beginner-level speakers to upper-intermediate and advanced-level speakers
• Helped Advanced students pass the Unified State Exam (ЕГЭ)
Head Translator
Spacetime ChroniclesOct 2018 - Jun 2020 1 year 9 months
St Petersburg City, Russia
• Head translator for scripts, web content, and correspondence between project head and overseas clients
• Monitored, edited, and conducted quality control of Russian web content and translations
• Translated the full business plan from Russian into English
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Interpreter
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOct 2018 - Dec 2019 1 year 3 months
St Petersburg City, Russia
• Conducted simultaneous interpretation for large area conference (Eng – Rus)
• Conducted consecutive interpretation for regional leadership (Rus – Eng)
• Interpreted for 10+ congregation members (Rus – Eng)
• Conducted and participated in various service projects
• Taught English to Russian speakers
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsNov 2015 - Nov 2017 2 years 1 month
St Petersburg City, Russia
• Translated religious sermons and services into English and Russian to aid native and non-native communication
• Conducted simultaneous interpretation for regional leadership
• Taught English to Russian speakers
• Participated in many service projects in the community and throughout cities from Petrozavodsk to Kaliningrad
• Aided in digging wells, moving and remodeling apartments, and cleaning up cultural sites throughout St. PetersburgEducation
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Brigham Young University - Idaho
Associate's degree International/Global Studies 3.872019 - 2023
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Russian
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4. Box Elder County man charged with 20 counts of sexual exploitation of minor
TREMONTON, Utah (KUTV) — A Box Elder County man has been charged with 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after police were notified of illegal content on a Kik account.
The man was identified as 27-year-old Collin James Hawkins, who police said was a professor in another state.
According to a probable cause statement, officials at Kik notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about child sex abuse material (CSAM) used on an account.
The initial information was first sent to the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce, and then passed along when the account came back to Hawkins’ name and Tremonton address.
Investigators with the with the Tremonton Garland Police Department said they found several instances of CSAM on his account.
During surveillance of his home, officers discovered children lived or frequently visited the same place where Hawkins lived.
Officers executed a search warrant at his home Sunday evening. He was placed into handcuffs and asked if it would surprise him to learn that they were investigating possible CSAM, to which they said he was not.
Hawkins was taken to the police department for further questioning.
Police said they found two phones used by Hawkins, which they said contained additional CSAM files, depicting males from the ages of 3 to late teens.
Though Hawkins was charged with 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, the arresting officer said there were likely additional files and possible charges.
“If anything, I believe this is a generously underestimated amount,” he wrote in court documents.
Hawkins was booked into the Box Elder County Jail.
Officials did not disclose the name of the university where Hawkins worked as a professor.
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5. Professor arrested in Tremonton after police say he was in possession of child sexual abuse material
SALT LAKE CITY – A professor was arrested in Tremonton Sunday after deputies said he was in possession of numerous amounts of child sexual abuse material.
Collin James Hawkins, 27, was arrested on 20 second-degree felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
“I believe this is a generously underestimated amount,” investigators said regarding the amount of child sexual abuse materials downloaded to Hawkins’ devices.
CSAM investigationAccording to police documents, social media and messaging platform Kik reported illegal content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on Nov. 11, 2024.
The case was reportedly assigned to the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force, which, using administrative subpoenas to Verizon, discovered the suspect’s name and address in Tremonton.
Then, the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office was assigned the CyberTip in early January and confirmed some images to be child sex abuse material, police said.
Deputies said over several weeks, further evidence of CSAM was collected from the account, as additional cybertips were reported by Kik from accounts with similar usernames and IP addresses.
The Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office said it obtained tracking warrants to identify the location of Hawkins and his “primary device.”
Deputies said they “also found that the suspect held a position of trust and was employed at an out-of-state university as a professor,” though it was not disclosed at which university he was employed.
While conducting surveillance, officers said they discovered children lived at or frequented the same residence that Hawkins did.
CSAM suspect arrestedOn Sunday, deputies reportedly obtained a residential search warrant and served it at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Hawkins was arrested and taken in for questioning, where he was interviewed privately upon request, police said.
Investigators told Hawkins they had evidence of CSAM, and “asked if that was surprising to him,” deputies said, “and he said that it was not.”
Post-Miranda, Hawkins reportedly remained silent and asked for an attorney.
Police said there were two phones taken during the search, and a video containing CSAM was discovered in a trash folder on his primary phone.
On Hawkins’ second phone, which he said was his old phone, police located a hidden folder which contained multiple photos and videos of CSAM, “the ages ranging from childhood to late teens.”
Deputies said there was substantial evidence to support the charges and said Hawkins would be a substantial danger to the community. Police noted he was likely to flee if the court released him on bail, as he frequently travels between two states and has a home in another state.
“Further, there are minor children present at the home in which he believes he would stay for supervision,” police said.
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6. Probable cause affidavit
[Excerpt; redacted by FLOODLIT. Warning: contains graphic content.]
On 11/19/2024 at 20:31:38 UTC, Kik reported the illegal content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC originally assigned the case to Idaho ICAC, who sent administrative subpoenas to Verizon and OptixMedia. The Verizon subpoena returned with the suspect's name and address in Tremonton.
On or about January 15, 2025, I was assigned CyberTip Number: [redacted] via the ICAC Database.
On 01/21/2025 I downloaded the case files onto a secure computer used only for ICAC cases, and confirmed at least some of the images to be child sex-abuse material (CSAM). A description of one image is as follows:
[redacted].mp4 is an approximately 13 second long color video showing an approximately 10-13 year old male child [redacted] an approximately 5-8 year old male child. Both children are [redacted] and appear to be lying on a bed. The camera is being operated by a third party.
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Over the next several weeks I obtained the further evidence of CSAM from the Kik account, as well as obtained tracking warrants to identify the location of the suspect and his primary device. During this same time frame, I became aware of several other cybertips reported from Kik, alleging the same type of images all from similar usernames/emails/IP addresses of the original cybertip.
I also found that the suspect held a position of trust and was employed at an out-of-state university as a professor. During routine surveillance officers found that children lived and/or frequented the same residence that the suspect lived at.
On 06/01/2025, I requested and received a residential search warrant, that also included Collin Hawkin's person, and vehicle. At approximately 1815 hours, the warrant was served at the residence. Collin was placed in handcuffs and detained for questioning without incident. At his request I spoke with him privately, away from everyone else. I informed him I had a warrant for evidence of CSAM. I asked if that was surprising to him, and he said that it was not.At the police department, Collin was read Miranda, and invoked his right to remain silent and asked for an attorney. No guilt-seeking questions were asked.
Among the evidence taken from the search, there were two phones. These phones were reviewed by myself manually for an initial review to confirm if we had the correct suspect, after Collin provided his password.On his primary phone, during an initial manual review we found one video, which had been deleted and was in a temporary trash folder, the description is as follows:
The video was an approximately 6 second color video of a 13-15 year old male, [redacted].On the second phone, which he identified as his old phone, a hidden folder was located containing multiple videos and photos of nude males. The ages ranging from childhood to late teens.
One video located within a chat message on another app was an approximately 7 second color video of an adult male raping a male child between the ages of 3-5 years old[.]
Due to the amount of individual images/videos found between the phones, kik return, and chats, as well as the amount of children in each video, I informed him he was being arrested on 20- 2nd Degree felony counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. If anything, I believe this is a generously underestimated amount.
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The suspect is in a position of trust, and is a professor at a university. He is known to travel between two states, frequently, and admitted to living in a home in another state while having his vehicle and drivers license still registered in Utah. Further, there are minor children present at the home in which he believes he would stay for supervision.
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7. Out-of-state professor accused of 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Box Elder County
TREMONTON, Utah (ABC4) — An out-of-state university professor was taken into custody in Box Elder County on Monday, accused of 20 counts of second-degree felony sexual exploitation of a minor.
The suspect, identified as Collin James Hawkins, 27, had allegedly downloaded several videos containing child sex abuse material (CSAM) onto two separate phones.
According to court documents, Kik, a messenger app, reported the illegal content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The case was originally assigned to the Idaho Crimes Against Children task force, but was later transferred to Utah after his name and address were found to be associated with a home in Tremonton.
Utah detectives conducted a search of the home on Sunday, June 1, and detained Hawkins for questioning. Hawkins reportedly asked to speak to an officer privately and was told they were serving a warrant for evidence of CSAM. When asked, Hawkins allegedly told officers that it was not surprising that they were there.
Hawkins was taken into custody but declined to speak with investigators any further and requested an attorney, according to court records. He was booked into the Box Elder County Jail on 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, but officers said they believe “this is a generously underestimated amount.”
While court documents did not disclose which university Hawkins taught at, records indicated he was an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho. In a statement to ABC4.com, the university confirmed that Hawkins was no longer an employee at the university.
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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8. Former BYU-Idaho professor arrested on 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
TREMONTON, Utah — Former Brigham Young University-Idaho employee Collin Hawkins of Tremonton was booked into the Box Elder County Jail on 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a child on Monday, according to arresting officer Michelle Cluff of the Tremonton-Garland Police Department.
The arrest follows an investigation that has been ongoing since last November, sparked by a CyberTip linking him to a suspicious Kik account.
Cluff was assigned the case in mid-January of this year and confirmed that some of the images linked to the account included child sex abuse material. Over the next several weeks she obtained further evidence of harmful materials as well as tracking warrants to identify the suspect and location connected to the account.
“During this same time frame, I became aware of several other CyberTips reported from Kik, alleging the same type of images all from similar usernames/emails/IP addresses,” Cluff wrote.
Cluff requested and received a search warrant on Sunday, June 1, where two phones were reviewed and confirmed to belong to Hawkins.
“I informed him I had a warrant for evidence of [child sexual abuse material]. I asked if that was surprising to him, and he said that it was not,” she wrote in the probable cause statement.
Both phones contained multiple instances of child sex abuse material.
“Due to the amount of individual images and videos found between the phones, Kik return and chats, as well as the amount of children in each video, I informed him he was being arrested on 20 2nd Degree felony counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child,” Cluff said. “If anything, I believe this is a generously underestimated amount.”
Investigating officers found Hawkins to be an out of state professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho. University relations confirmed that he did work at the university teaching Russian, but was no longer employed there. The timeframe of his employment at the university is unclear at this time.
Hawkins is known to travel between Utah and Idaho regularly, and as a professor for BYU-I, he held a position of trust within the community. There are also minor children living in his residence. As such, Hawkins is being held without bail by the order of Judge Matthew Lorz of the Brigham City District Court.
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9. Professor arrested in Tremonton after police say he was in possession of child sexual abuse images
Collin Hawkins was an adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho up until his arrest on June 1, 2025. Hawkins is accused of having child sexual abuse images on his devices. (BYU-Idaho)
Collin Hawkins was an adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho up until his arrest on June 1, 2025. Hawkins is accused of having child sexual abuse images on his devices. (BYU-Idaho)SALT LAKE CITY – A BYU-Idaho adjunct professor was arrested in Tremonton Sunday after deputies said he had numerous child sexual abuse images on his devices. Collin James Hawkins, 27, was arrested on 20 second-degree felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child, according to an affidavit of probable cause. "I believe this is a generously underestimated amount," investigators said, regarding the amount of child sexual abuse materials downloaded to Hawkins' devices. On Wednesday, BYU-Idaho confirmed he was formerly employed at the university. According to his faculty description, Hawkins was a seasonal professor for the Department of Languages and International Studies, where he taught Russian. His faculty bio also said he worked as an English teacher in Russia and founded the companies Ready Set Go Russian and YearSphere, LLC.
CSAM investigation
According to police documents, social media and messaging platform Kik reported illegal content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on Nov. 11, 2024. The case was reportedly assigned to the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force, which, using administrative subpoenas to Verizon, discovered the suspect's name and address in Tremonton. Then, the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office was assigned the CyberTip in early January and confirmed some images to be child sex abuse material, police said. Deputies said over several weeks, further evidence of CSAM was collected from the account, as additional cybertips were reported by Kik from accounts with similar usernames and IP addresses. The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office said it obtained tracking warrants to identify the location of Hawkins and his "primary device." Deputies said they discovered Hawkins also "held a position of trust and was employed at an out-of-state university as a professor." Additionally, while conducting surveillance, officers said they discovered children lived at or frequented the same residence that Hawkins did.
Hawkins arrested
On Sunday, deputies obtained a residential search warrant and served it at approximately 6:15 p.m. Hawkins was arrested and taken in for questioning, where he was interviewed privately upon request, police said. Investigators told Hawkins they had evidence of CSAM, and "asked if that was surprising to him," deputies said, "and he said that it was not." Post-Miranda, Hawkins reportedly remained silent and asked for an attorney. Police said there were two phones taken during the search, and a video containing CSAM was discovered in a trash folder on his primary phone. On Hawkins' second phone, which he said was his old phone, police located a hidden folder which contained multiple photos and videos of CSAM, "the ages ranging from childhood to late teens." Deputies said there was substantial evidence to support the charges and said Hawkins would be a substantial danger to the community. Police noted he was likely to flee if the court released him on bail, as he frequently travels between two states and has a home in another state. Hawkins' online profiles showed he lived in Rexburg, Idaho, while other posts suggested he had been working periodically in Tremonton. "Further, there are minor children present at the home in which he believes he would stay for supervision," police said.
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10.
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT - BRIGHAM CITY DISTRICT COURT
BOX ELDER COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. COLLIN JAMES HAWKINS
CASE NUMBER 251100199 State Felony
CHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 2 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 3 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 4 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 5 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 6 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 7 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 8 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
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Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 9 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 10 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Plea: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Guilty
Charge 11 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 12 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 13 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 14 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 15 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 16 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 17 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 18 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
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CASE NUMBER: 251100199 State Felony13
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 19 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi
Charge 20 - 76-5B-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR - 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: June 01, 2025
Location: Box Elder County
Disposition: November 10, 2025 Dismissed w/ Prejudi10-08-2025 WEB--DECISION TO PRELIM scheduled on November 10, 2025at 08:59 AM in COURTROOM 3 with Judge BRANDON MAYNARD
10-09-2025 34 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-10-2025 35 Filed: Treatment Summary Recommendation
11-10-2025 36 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-10-2025 Charge 1 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 2 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 3 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 4 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 5 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 6 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 7 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 8 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 9 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 10 Disposition is Guilty
11-10-2025 Charge 11 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 12 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 13 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 14 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 15 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 16 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 17 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 18 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 19 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Charge 20 Disposition is Dismissed w/ P
11-10-2025 Minute Entry - ARRAIGNMENT
Judge: BRANDON MAYNARD
PRESENT
Prosecutor: WARDLE, BLAIR
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Box ElderCounty Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): HOLBROOK, ZACHARY
Clerk: sama
Audio
Tape Number: CRTRM 3 Tape Count: 10:40-10:46
ARRAIGNMENT
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CASE NUMBER: 251100199 State Felony13
Defendant is arraigned.
Presentence Investigation ordered.
The Judge orders Adult Probation and Parole toprepare the report.
HEARING
This hearing is being recorded via FTR and WebEx.The defendant is appearing virtually from the BoxElder County Jail.
Statement of Defendant in Support of Plea isreviewed and signed in open court.
Summary of evidence provided by the State.
The Court finds the pleas to be knowingly andvoluntarily given.
A PSI is to be prepared by AP&P.
Rights regarding sentencing time addressed.
Mr. Holbrook request the defendant be released; theState objects.
The Court denies the motion and will continue tohold the defendant without bail.
Hybrid Appearance
WEB--SENTENCING is scheduled.
Date: 12/22/2025
Time: 08:59 a.m.
Location: COURTROOM 3
Before Judge: BRANDON MAYNARD
FIRST DISTRICT COURT
43 NORTH MAIN
BRIGHAM CITY, UT 84302
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
11-10-2025 37 Filed: Court Action Report
11-11-2025 38 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-12-2025 WEB--SENTENCING scheduled on December 22, 2025 at 08:59AM in COURTROOM 3 with Judge BRANDON MAYNARD
11-12-2025 39 Filed: Statement of Defendant in Support of Plea andCertificate of Counsel
Judge BRANDON MAYNARD
Signed November 10, 2025
11-12-2025 Note: Pre-sentence Investigation Order Transmitted to AdultProbation and Parole
11-13-2025 40 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-18-2025 41 **** PROTECTED **** Filed: Pre Sentence InvestigationReport
12-19-2025 42 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-22-2025 43 Filed: Treatment Update and Recommendations
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CASE NUMBER: 251100199 State Felony13
12-22-2025 44 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-22-2025 45 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Letter from Suncrest Counseling
12-22-2025 Minute Entry - SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
Judge: BRANDON MAYNARD
PRESENT
Prosecutor: WARDLE, BLAIR
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Box ElderCounty Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): HOLBROOK, ZACHARY
Clerk: sama
Audio
Tape Number: CRTRM 3 Tape Count: 9:31-9:40
HEARING
This hearing is being recorded via FTR and WebEx.
Comments by counsel and defendant regardingsentencing recommendations.
The Court proceeds with sentencing.
SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
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The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term ofnot less than one year nor more than fifteen yearsin the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.
SENTENCE PRISON CONCURRENT/CONSECUTIVE NOTE
Sentences are to run concurrent.
SENTENCE JAIL
Based on the defendant's conviction of SEXUALEXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 2nd Degree Felony, thedefendant is sentenced to a term of 210 day(s)
Credit is granted for time served.
Credit is granted for 204 day(s) previously served.
SENTENCE FINE
Charge # 1 Fine: $653.00
Suspended: $0.00
Surcharge: $337.21
Due: $653.00
Charge # 2
Charge # 3
Charge # 4
Charge # 5
Charge # 6
Charge # 7
Charge # 8
Charge # 9
Charge # 10
Total Fine: $653.00
Total Suspended: $0
Total Surcharge: $337.21
Total Principal Due: $653.00
Plus Interest
Defendant is to pay a fine of 653.00 which includesthe surcharge. Interest may increase the finalamount due.
Fine payments are to be made to The Court. This canbe paid online at: www.utcourts.gov/epayments.
The fine is to be paid in full by 12/22/2029.ORDER OF PROBATION
The defendant is placed on probation for 48month(s).
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Probation is to be supervised by Adult Probation andParole.
Defendant to serve 210 day(s) jail.
ABIDE BY AP&P GROUP A SEX OFFENDER GROUP CONDITIONS.
DO NOT ACCESS THE INTERNET WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OFAP&P.
COMPLY WITH TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AS ORDERED INTHE PSYCHOSEXUAL EVALUATION.
COOPERATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICESOR A SIMILAR PROVIDER AS DIRECTED TO OBTAIN FULL-TIME LAWFUL EMPLOYMENT.
ENGAGE IN APPROVED PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ASDIRECTED.
SENTENCE PROBATION SERVICE NOTE
Defendant is to contact probation within 24 hours ofrelease from custody.
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11. Collin James Hawkins
Name: Collin James HAWKINS Registration #: 33155740
Aliases: Collin HAWKINS
Status: ActivePhysical Description
• Age: 28 (DOB: 08/15/1997) • Height: 5'11''
• Sex: M • Weight: 235lbs
• Race: White • Eyes: Blue
• Hair: Brown
• Scars/Tattoos: Scar on R_Hand (Top of hand between thumb and first finger) , Scar on RH_finger (Scar on pinky finger)Address
[REDACTED], UT 84337
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Offenses
• Description: 76-5a-3 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR/2ND DEGREE FELONY
• Date Convicted: 12/28/2025
• Conviction State: Utah
• Release Date:
• Details:
• Counts: 10
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