58-year-old Stephen R. Young of Eagle, Idaho, who just recently retired from the Boise Police Department, was arrested last week and lodged in the Ada County jail on charges of Lewd Conduct With a Child Under the Age of 16.

Young allegedly had four victims and the sexual incidents all took place over the course of the last five years, while the children were infants. The victims are all known or are family to Young, but none of them live at his home. The sexual contact allegedly happened at different homes in Ada County.

While prosecutors say that the incidents involve only four children he is suspected of molesting at least 13 children over the last 30 years. Prosecutors expect more charges to be filed.

Young abruptly retired on February 28th after 30 years of employment with the Boise Police Department amidst the investigation and turned himself him to police. He is currently being held on $250,000 bond. He is also currently estranged from his wife and the family is cooperating with police.

The Boise PD released a statement Monday on it’s Facebook fan page,

A message from Chief of Police Michael Masterson to BPD employees and our community:
As a former BPD employee goes to court today on charges of Lewd Conduct with a minor, I’d like to communicate two important thoughts; first, I know I speak for all in saying our hearts go out to the alleged victims and their families…. The allegations against Mr. Young are more disturbing than I can put into words. Children are truly the most innocent of victims. Following Mr. Young’s retirement, when the criminal allegations surfaced, we have cooperated fully with investigators from the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.
Secondly, it saddens me greatly that the thousands of fine men and woman who serve as peace officers risk being judged as a whole by the actions of one. Law Enforcement is a challenging, rewarding profession. I am reassured to know that within the Boise Police department our employees know that actions that may compromise the integrity of this profession are not tolerated, either within the ranks of officers or by their supervisors. My appreciation goes out to those who quietly and honorably wear the badge, who serve, lead and protect the citizens throughout Boise, Idaho and the nation. To the heroes who do not make headlines, you deserve our admiration and gratitude each and every day.
Finally, for the victims in this case and all cases, especially those involving children, we put our trust in the investigators that they will provide the proper and necessary answers for the community. And our faith is in our judicial system that justice will be served and healing can begin for all the affected families.

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