Man arrested for child sexual abuse in Twin Falls

Man arrested for child sexual abuse in Twin Falls
Published: May. 20, 2023 at 12:43 AM MDT
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A man appeared in Twin Falls Felony Magistrate Court Thursday on a child sexual abuse charge.

47-year-old Richard Jenkins is charged with sexual battery committed by lewd or lascivious acts.

Court records show he allegedly made contact with a 16-year-old with the intent of arousing himself.

Twin Falls Police issued a warrant for his arrest.

Jenkins made his initial appearance and is being held on a $200,000 bond.

His preliminary hearing is slated for May 26.