Reliance Man Faces 10 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children

Troy Warren Householder, 58, faces up to 120 years in prison and $100,000 in fines if convicted on all charges.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 58-year-old man from Reliance, Wyoming has been charged with 10 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children for the possession and distribution of child pornography. Troy Warren Householder was initially detained on February 10th and could face up to 120 years in prison and $100,000 in fines if convicted on all charges.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the exploitation of minors through the distribution of child pornography, which is a serious crime with severe penalties. It also raises concerns about the prevalence of these types of crimes in local communities and the need for continued vigilance and education to protect vulnerable children.

The details

According to court filings, the Rock Springs Police Department received a tip in July 2025 from the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children unit about a Rock Springs-based user on the Kik messaging app who was allegedly in possession of six pornographic images of children. Detectives executed search warrants and identified Householder as the account holder, finding evidence that he had copied and sent images and videos to others.

  • On July 8, 2025, the Rock Springs Police Department received a tip about the alleged crimes.
  • On February 10, 2026, Householder was initially detained and interviewed by detectives.
  • A preliminary hearing is set for February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM.

The players

Troy Warren Householder

A 58-year-old man from Reliance, Wyoming who has been charged with 10 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children for the possession and distribution of child pornography.

Det. Matthew Jones

A detective with the Rock Springs Police Department who received the initial tip and led the investigation into Householder.

Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children

The unit that provided the initial tip to the Rock Springs Police Department about the alleged crimes.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the exploitation of minors through the distribution of child pornography, which is a serious crime with severe penalties. It also raises concerns about the prevalence of these types of crimes in local communities and the need for continued vigilance and education to protect vulnerable children.