Crime

An Idaho man had 187 child porn images on his phone. He’ll spend years in prison

Getty Images

A 21-year-old Caldwell man has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho said in a news release Wednesday.

In April 2021, the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force received a tip that David Daniel Lynn Bowden possessed child pornography. During an investigation, the task force found supporting evidence and ordered a search warrant for Bowden’s residence in Caldwell, the release said.

While executing the search warrant, law enforcement discovered 187 images of child porn on Bowden’s phone — some of which depicted very young children, according to the release.

He pleaded guilty to various charges on Dec. 8.

“The collaborative efforts in Idaho to prosecute those who possess and distribute child pornography is second to none,” U.S Attorney Josh Hurwit said in the release. “Those who engage in this reprehensible conduct should know they have nowhere to hide.”

In addition to his prison sentence, District Judge Lynn B. Winmill ordered Bowden to serve 10 years of supervised release after he is released from prison.

“Thank you to ICAC, the Caldwell Police Department and the US Attorney’s Office for their outstanding work that led to this sentencing,” Attorney General Raúl Labrador said in the release.

Related Stories from Idaho Statesman
Mia Maldonado
Idaho Statesman
Mia covers breaking news for the Idaho Statesman. She’s an Idaho native and a recent College of Idaho graduate. Previously she was an intern at the Idaho Capital Sun where she covered housing issues and minority affairs. She started at the Statesman in August 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER