LOGAN — A 48-year-old Nibley man has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl, according to law enforcement. Scott Kidman was booked Monday into the Cache County Jail after a warrant was issued by a judge.
According to the warrant affidavit, Cache County Sheriff’s deputies received a child sex abuse report in July. The alleged victim claimed Kidman had molested her numerous times years ago. The woman said the abuse began around January 2010, when she was 8 years old.
The alleged victim told deputies how Kidman began viewing her changing clothes and using the bathroom, while at a home in Millville. He would supposedly walk into the bathroom or pick the lock, while she was getting dressed or bathing, and touch her inappropriately.
During another incident, Kidman allegedly molested her while at a public swimming pool in Logan, the arrest paperwork detailed.
The woman told deputies, the incidents allegedly got worse after the family moved to Nibley. She claimed how Kidman drilled holes in the bathroom walls, so he could peek into the bathroom.
Kidman allegedly continued to molest the young girl on a regular basis for several years. He also reportedly showed her a pornographic video of a girl being sexually abused by an adult, saying his behavior was normal and she should get used to it, the warrant stated.
Deputies found a similar investigation was initiated in 2015 after several other girls claimed Kidman had molested them. They also reported to be shown child sexual abuse material, and being told by the suspect not to tell anyone about their “little game.”
At the time of the earlier investigation, police had found several holes drilled into the walls of a bathroom. When confronted, Kidman stated they had to re-wire some electrical wires during a remodel.
Court records show the first investigation remains open and charges were never filed.
After reviewing evidence from the second investigation, the Cache County Attorney’s Office filed a criminal case against Kidman. The charges included three counts of object rape, a first-degree felony.
Kidman remains in jail, being held temporarily without bail. He is scheduled to make an initial appearance before a judge Sept. 22, and could face up to life in prison, if convicted.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.