Idaho AG Arrests Man for Child Exploitation

AG: Idaho Newsroom

Filed March 3rd, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Idaho Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Kelly Beavers for one count of distribution of child sexual exploitation material. The arrest was made by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit with assistance from local law enforcement agencies.

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The Idaho Attorney General's Office, through its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, has arrested Kelly Beavers, age 59, on a charge of distributing child sexual exploitation material. This action highlights the ongoing efforts by state law enforcement to combat child exploitation and remove threats from the community. The ICAC Unit collaborates with a task force of federal, state, and local agencies to investigate and prosecute such offenses.

While this is an individual enforcement action, it underscores the importance of vigilance and reporting for all entities involved in child protection. Law enforcement agencies are encouraged to maintain and strengthen partnerships to ensure swift action. Parents and educators can find resources on the ICAC website (ICACIdaho.org) to help protect children. Anyone with information regarding child exploitation is urged to contact local police or the Attorney General's ICAC Unit.

What to do next

Report any suspected child exploitation to local police or the Attorney General's ICAC Unit.
Review resources available on ICACIdaho.org for child protection.

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Home Newsroom Attorney General Labrador’s Office Arrests Canyon County Man for Alleged Exploitation of a Child

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested 59-year-old Kelly Beavers on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026, on 1 count of distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

The ICAC Unit was assisted in this arrest by Caldwell Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and Canyon County Sheriff’s Office. The charges listed above are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

“Every arrest my ICAC Unit makes removes another threat from Idaho streets and brings us closer to ensuring children can grow up safe from exploitation,” said Attorney General Labrador. “The law enforcement partnerships we’ve built across Idaho make it possible to take swift action when children are at risk, and we’re grateful for every agency that shares our commitment to protecting Idaho’s kids.”

The Attorney General’s ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to criminally exploit children.

Parents, educators, and law enforcement officials can find more information and helpful resources at the ICAC website, ICACIdaho.org.
The charges listed above are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Anyone with information regarding the exploitation of children is encouraged to contact local police, the Attorney General’s ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.