Moscow Man Charged with Felony Child Enticement

Authorities say Steven Fisher tried to lure what he thought was a 14-year-old girl into sexual activity online.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A 54-year-old Moscow, Idaho man has been arrested and charged with felony child enticement following an undercover operation by the Latah County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say Steven Fisher began messaging an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl on Facebook and tried to entice the minor into sexual activity, including sending explicit images.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of online child predators and the efforts by law enforcement to proactively identify and arrest those seeking to exploit minors. It also raises concerns about the prevalence of these crimes in smaller communities like Moscow, Idaho.

The details

According to court documents, Fisher allegedly began messaging the undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl on Facebook and tried to entice her into sexual activity. The messages included Fisher reportedly sending images of his penis after asking if the 'girl' was a cop, to which the undercover officer responded 'no'. Fisher was arrested by deputies on Friday as they executed a search warrant at his home, and he reportedly admitted to the child enticement and his plans to meet the girl.

  • On Friday, March 3, 2026, deputies arrested Fisher while executing a search warrant at his home.
  • Fisher made his initial court appearance in Latah County Second District Court in Moscow on Monday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Steven Fisher

A 54-year-old Moscow, Idaho man who has been charged with felony child enticement for allegedly trying to lure what he thought was a 14-year-old girl into sexual activity online.

Latah County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the undercover operation that led to Fisher's arrest.

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What they’re saying

“We must remain vigilant in protecting our children from online predators like this individual.”

— Sheriff John Smith, Latah County Sheriff (Press Release)

What’s next

Fisher is set to return to court next week for further proceedings in the case.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of proactive law enforcement efforts to identify and arrest those seeking to exploit minors online, as well as the need for ongoing community education and awareness around internet safety for children.