Kootenai County Man Arrested on Alleged Child Exploitation Charges

Authorities say Evan Swope is facing 11 counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:41am

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A 22-year-old Kootenai County man named Evan Swope has been arrested and accused of possessing child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Idaho Attorney General's Office. The Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, along with several local law enforcement agencies, were involved in the investigation and arrest.

Why it matters

Combating the online exploitation of children is an ongoing priority for law enforcement agencies across Idaho. This arrest is part of the state's efforts to identify and prosecute individuals suspected of engaging in these types of crimes.

The details

Authorities say Swope is facing 11 counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material. The ICAC Unit was assisted in the investigation and arrest by the Post Falls Police Department, Moscow Police Department, the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, the Kootenai County Joint SWAT Team, the Coeur d'Alene Police Department CAT Team, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

  • Swope was arrested on March 5, 2026.

The players

Evan Swope

A 22-year-old Kootenai County man accused of possessing child sexual exploitation material.

Raúl Labrador

The Idaho Attorney General, who announced the arrest and thanked the ICAC investigators and cooperating law enforcement agencies.

Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit

A coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies that investigate individuals suspected of using the internet to exploit children.

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What they’re saying

“Every arrest we make is a step toward protecting Idaho children from exploitation.”

— Raúl Labrador, Idaho Attorney General

What’s next

The judge will decide on Swope's bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Idaho to identify and prosecute individuals suspected of engaging in the online exploitation of children, a priority crime that requires continued vigilance and cooperation across multiple jurisdictions.