Local man charged with rape of a minor – East Idaho News

IDAHO FALLS – A neighborhood man appeared in court docket after being charged with felony rape of a minor.

Devin James Willcoxon, 28, was charged with felony rape of a sufferer who’s 16 or 17 years of age and the perpetrator is 3 or extra years older than the sufferer.

A movement to seal the affidavit of possible trigger was ordered on July 1, which means little element is accessible to the general public concerning the circumstances surrounding the fees.

In accordance with the felony grievance, Willcoxon dedicated rape of a minor on, about, or between July 6, 2019, and July 4, 2020, which might make him 25 or 26 years outdated on the time of the alleged crime. The grievance additionally states that the sufferer was both 16 or 17 on the time.

A warrant was issued for Willcoxon’s arrest on July 1, and his bond was set to $40,000. Willcoxon posted bond and was launched on July 6. He appeared in court docket for an preliminary look on July 7 the place he was issued a no-contact order for the sufferer.

Although Willcoxon has been charged with these crimes, it doesn’t essentially imply he dedicated them. Everyone seems to be presumed harmless till they’re confirmed responsible.

A preliminary listening to was set for July 19. If convicted, Willcoxon might resist life in jail.