Idaho AG Arrests Man for Child Exploitation Material Possession

AG: Idaho Newsroom

Filed March 6th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Idaho Attorney General's office announced the arrest of Thoren Spearow for five counts of possession of child exploitation material. Spearow is a registered sex offender. 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 Thoren Spearow, a 41-year-old registered sex offender, on five counts of possession of child exploitation material. The arrest, which occurred on March 6, 2026, highlights the ongoing efforts by the state's ICAC Unit and its partner agencies to combat child exploitation.

This enforcement action serves as a reminder of the severe legal consequences for possessing child exploitation material. While no specific compliance actions are required for regulated entities based on this announcement, it underscores the importance of robust internal controls and awareness programs related to child safety and the prevention of online exploitation. Law enforcement agencies are encouraged to continue their collaboration with the ICAC Unit and to report any suspicious activity.

What to do next

Report any information regarding the exploitation of children to local police or the AG's ICAC Unit.

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

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested 41-year-old Thoren Spearow on 3/6/2026, on 5 counts of possession of child exploitation material. Spearow is a Registered Sex Offender. The charges listed above are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The ICAC Unit was assisted in this arrest by Idaho Probation and Parole, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, and Canyon County Sheriff’s Office.

**“Our ICAC investigators do critical work to protect children in Idaho, and I’m grateful for the partnerships we’ve built with local law enforcement across the state,”* said Attorney General Labrador. “This arrest reflects the dedication of our team and the agencies working together to keep our communities and families safe.”*

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.

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.