LOGAN — A 67-year-old Hyrum man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a young girl multiple times, according to law enforcement. Carlos Whitney Kartchner was booked Friday into the Cache County Jail.
According to an affidavit of probable cause, in May, Cache County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of possible sex abuse at a Hyrum residence. The alleged victim claimed Kartchner, a family acquaintance, had inappropriately touched her on multiple occasions since 2022.
The woman described being groped and molested when she was a teenager. The incidents allegedly occurred while she was visiting the suspect’s family.
The alleged victim later confronted Kartchner through text messages. He reportedly admitted to the criminal behavior and wrote a letter of apology. The messages and letter were later given to deputies, according to the arrest report.
In August, the alleged victim participated in a recorded telephone call with Kartchner. After confronting him about the incidents, the Hyrum man reportedly admitted to the illegal actions, repeatedly saying he was sorry.
Deputies arrested Kartchner on Sept. 5 at his place of employment. After being read his rights, he reportedly asked for an attorney and would not answer any questions.
According to jail records, Kartchner was booked on suspicion of committing two counts of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony. He is currently being held without bail, pending arraignment of formal charges in court.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.